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Updated: Greene County Courthouse to remain open but some offices may close due to weather

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Updated: Greene County Courthouse to remain open but some offices may close due to weather

The Greene County Courthouse is not expected to close this week due to weather, but the individual office holders may close their offices as they see fit. This story will be updated with any closing information sent to GreeneStreets from county offices.

Closed on Thursday: Auditor’s Office, Treasurer’s Office, Recorder’s Office, Assessor’s Office, Health Department, Community Corrections Administrative Office and Greene County Prosecutor’s Office. Some offices may also be closed on Friday.

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Election 2022 Update on Feb. 2: With winter storm moving in, more candidates file before the Friday deadline

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Election 2022 Update on Feb. 2: With winter storm moving in, more candidates file before the Friday deadline

As candidates file their official declaration of candidacy in the Greene County Voter Registration Office, GreeneStreets will be updating the list of candidates who will be running in the upcoming May Primary.

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Greene County Road Status moved to Advisory: Level 1

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Greene County Road Status moved to Advisory: Level 1

At 4:32 p.m. EST today, Greene County Board of Commissioners President Nathan Abrams, moved the Greene County Road Status from Normal to Level 1, Advisory. Level one means:

Advisory: Level 1
The lowest level of local travel advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.

“Although this is only an Advisory Level, still we want people to limit their travel to only the most necessary reasons. The more vehicles on the road the greater the risks of accidents. Also, conditions could become worse and people could get caught in the situation. Don’t drive unless you absolutely have to. Take notice and govern yourself accordingly.” Abrams said.

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NWS: Line of transition from rain to wintry mix is slowly pushing south east across the state

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NWS: Line of transition from rain to wintry mix is slowly pushing south east across the state

2 p.m. update from the National Weather Service: The transition line has now moved past Crawfordsville and Kokomo as it continues its SE push across the area throughout the rest of the day into overnight. Don't let your guard down just yet and take it slow if you have to be on the roads.

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INDOT Southwest says yellow trucks are out, cautions against unnecessary travel

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INDOT Southwest says yellow trucks are out, cautions against unnecessary travel

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Southwest District, which includes Greene County, advises our district could get .3 inches of ice during this winter storm event. They posted, “That may not sound like a lot, but it’s enough to cause significant damage. The rain is expected to switch over to ice this evening/overnight. Drivers are encouraged to avoid traveling if possible.”

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Man suspected of ongoing domestic abuse charged with two felony counts

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Man suspected of ongoing domestic abuse charged with two felony counts

After a month-long investigation into a suspected abusive relationship involving a fearful victim and a Linton man, who now has a home address in Jasonville, the man was taken into custody last Friday. Today he was formally charged with two Level 5 felonies and he’s still in jail.

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Election 2022 Update on Feb. 1: Friday noon is the deadline to file, but storm could impact the deadline

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Election 2022 Update on Feb. 1: Friday noon is the deadline to file, but storm could impact the deadline

As candidates file their official declaration of candidacy in the Greene County Voter Registration Office, GreeneStreets will be updating the list of candidates who will be running in the upcoming May Primary. NOTE: Friday at 12 noon is the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy to get your name on the ballot in the May Primary. However, the incoming storm could have an impact on the deadline, especially if courthouses and voter registration offices are forced to close due to the storm. According to Amanda Lewellyn of the Greene County Voter Registration Office, the state sent a message out today saying, “For local office and party office candidates that are required to file with the clerk, the candidate filing deadline would be moved to noon, the next day your office is open but only if your office is closed on Friday, February 4, 2022.” So if you intend to file at the last minute, contact the Greene County Voter Registration Office in the Greene County Clerk’s Office on the second floor of the Greene County Courthouse by calling 812-384-2015 to talk to Amanda Lewellyn or Lori Dickinson to confirm deadlines in case the office might be closed on Friday.

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INDOT prepares for major winter storm statewide, asks motorists to avoid unnecessary travel

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INDOT prepares for major winter storm statewide, asks motorists to avoid unnecessary travel

The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm expected to impact all regions of the state over the next 2-3 days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings for areas north of I-70 from 7 a.m. Wednesday morning to 1 a.m. Friday morning and winter storm watches are in effect for central and southern parts of Indiana.

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Two deputies and an officer encounter confused and intoxicated man sitting in a ditch in the middle of the night

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Two deputies and an officer encounter confused and intoxicated man sitting in a ditch in the middle of the night

A deputy who encountered an intoxicated man sitting in a ditch in the middle of the night, who could not walk unassisted and was confused about which direction he should go to get home, the deputy determined the man was a danger to himself and could end up face first in the dirt. The man was taken the hospital for a medical check then to jail for public intoxication.

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Truck crashes into home in Solsberry area Sunday afternoon

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Truck crashes into home in Solsberry area Sunday afternoon

Personnel from multiple agencies responded to a location in the Solsberry area Sunday afternoon where a truck crashed into a home causing extensive damage. One juvenile was in the home and one person was trapped in the truck but no injuries were reported. The driver said the brakes failed. A deputy says an investigation is ongoing.

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Wright explains his decision while Democratic Party Chairman plans caucus to fill the position

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Wright explains his decision while Democratic Party Chairman plans caucus to fill the position

By Halea Franklin After serving the City of Linton in the role of clerk-treasurer for six years, Jathan Wright announced his resignation Friday, effective Feb. 25, sending the county’s Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Sparks into the planning stage for a caucus to choose Wright’s replacement.

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Driver stranded on I-69 arrested on drug charges

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Driver stranded on I-69 arrested on drug charges

A driver stranded on I-69 with one flat tire and one very low tire was waiting for a ride when a state trooper stopped to check on him. While helping the driver change the flat tire, the trooper saw a smoking pipe in the vehicle with residue that field-tested positive for methamphetamine.

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