Amy Noel Simmons and Matthew John Schwarzkopf of Corvallis, OR, were married Sept. 27 in Yachats, OR. Parents of the couple are Denise Withers of Longview, WA, and Bob and Mikki Schwarzkopf of Jefferson. Amy holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University and a master’s degree in hydrology from Oregon State University. She is currently at OSU researching water pollution. Matt…
Read MoreDay: October 28, 2014
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Rippey News October 28, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions honor Denny Lautner: Denny Lautner of Jefferson was an honored guest at the Rippey Lions Club meeting Thursday, Oct. 16. Lautner was a member of the club when he was officer in charge at the Rippey post office. Lautner supported the club in…
Read MoreCandidate forum Tuesday in Churdan
The Churdan public library will host a “meet and greet the candidate” event at the library, Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 8:30 pm. The evening will begin with a brief presentation by each candidate. Following the presentations candidates will g to various locations throughout the library and guests will be able to visit with them one-on-one. Candidates for the…
Read MoreRams’ volleyball season ends in regional quarterfinal
The Rams scored the first point in a class 3A Region 4 quarterfinal volleyball match in Nevada Monday. That was the only lead they held for the rest of the evening. The fifth ranked Nevada Cubs beat the Rams in three sets, with scores 18-25, 8-25, 21-25. The loss ended the season for the Rams with an overall record of…
Read MoreBeggars’ Night around the county
The schedule for Beggars’ Night in Greene County towns follows: Wednesday, October 29 Rippey ~ 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursday, October 30 Paton ~ 5 – 6 pm Friday, October 31 Scranton ~ 5 – 7 pm (Note change) Jefferson ~ 5 – 7 pm Grand Junction ~ 5 – 7 pm, Halloween celebration at fire station 7 – 8:30…
Read MorePolice blotter, October 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, Oct. 31: Routine activity reported. Thursday, Oct. 30: At 5 pm a complainant spoke with an officer about harassing text messages from a former boyfriend. An investigation has been started. At 6 pm a complainant reported a theft that had occurred online. The complainant reported paying for…
Read MoreSheriff’s report, October 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Oct. 31: At 6:46 pm, a deputy was dispatched to a car-deer accident that was reported on Highway 25 near 340th St in Willow Township. Shelly Kay Strahl, 52, of Glidden was northbound on Highway 25 when a deer ran onto the roadway and struck the Strahl…
Read MoreReformation Festival at Trinity Lutheran Church Wednesday
Trinity Lutheran Church invites the public to the second annual Reformation Festival this Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the church at 801 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Special activities to are planned for all ages from 4 to 5:30 pm, with games, crafts and storytelling centered around Martin Luther. October 31 is traditionally Reformation Day, as Martin Luther tacked his 95…
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