A water leak two weeks ago led to the discovery of structural damage in the large courtroom of the old courthouse downtown.  An inspection by a structural engineering firm found three of the large oak roof trusses have damage, rendering the original 1905 section of the building dangerous and resulting in the need to close that section to the public.  The three doors to that section (Main Street, and the two on each side) are closed until further notice.

The County Clerk’s temporary office is now open at 1760 South Main Street. This is the old Progressive Bank.  All services are available including marriage and business licenses, tag renewal, and auto dealer services.  The office is open Monday – Friday, from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Allen Foster’s office, the Register of Deeds, Veterans Services, Human Resources, and Finance will still operate normally at the old courthouse.

Work is underway to temporarily shore up the roof trusses.  When that happens, the engineers will be able to safely evaluate the rest of the area and determine the best way to proceed with a permanent fix.