Greene County senior Jordan Challen placed fourth in the 2A state wrestling tournament in the 138-pound weight class. Challen was ranked sixth in the state going into the tournament. He wrestled Mount Vernon senior Ryan Muller late Friday night in the third consolation round and won a 5-4 decision. On Saturday he won in the consolation semifinal over Solon junior Cole Fritz in a…
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Police blotter, February 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, Feb. 28: At 1:54 am a traffic stop in the 1000 block of N. Cedar Street resulted in the arrest of Joseph Peterson, 31, of Grand Junction. Peterson was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (OWI)-second offense (aggravated misdemeanor)*. He was was also cited…
Read MoreDaddy Daughter Dance draws a crowd
Mother Son Date Night is next The Greene County Community Center was a nearly magical place Friday evening as nearly 150 girls, dressed up to the max, and their dates — Dad, Uncle, Granddad, or Someone Special — danced at the annual Daddy Daughter Dance hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation board selects projects for funding
The Greene County Community Foundation board had a long but productive meeting Saturday morning. Reading and evaluating grant applications was the business of the day. The board read 19 grant applications requesting a total of $146,858. The board was able to provide just more than $118,000 for 17 projects. The grants will be awarded Monday, March 30, at 7 pm at the…
Read MoreCobblestone Hotel plans ground breaking
A ground breaking event is slated for the new Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in Jefferson Wednesday, Feb. 25, at noon The 71-room, $5.5 million hotel will be connected on the northeast end of Wild Rose Jefferson. Construction on the casino is well underway. Cobblestone officials have estimated a four-month completion for hotel. Target date for opening the casino is Aug.…
Read MoreIt’s time for sign up for March Into March
Area residents are reminded that registration for March Into Madness will take place this week at the Greene County Chamber and Development office at city hall in Jefferson and at the Greene County Community Center.
Read MoreDennis Morlan, Haupert to speak at Community Fellowship series
Greene County emergency management coordinator Dennis Morlan has been added to the speaker roster for the Community Fellowship series at Trinity Lutheran Church this Wednesday, Feb. 25. With Morlan will be sheriff Steve Haupert. They will speak about the county’s emergency plans and what might be asked of residents should an emergency occur.
Read MorePancakes in Scranton next Sunday
The Scranton United Methodist Church will be the place for pancakes next Sunday, March 1. Church members will serve a brunch menu of pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverages from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the handicap-accessible church basement. A free will donation will be accepted with the proceeds going to local mission projects. All are welcome.
Read MoreLast reminder – Bell Tower of Fame nominations
Deadline is this Friday Nominations for the 2015 Bell Tower of Fame Award are due in the Greene County Chamber and Development office before Friday, Feb. 27, at 5 pm.
Read More‘Pools Paradise’ tickets available now
Tickets are now available for the Community Players of Greene County production of the three-act comedy “Pools Paradise.” Performances are slated for Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, at 7 pm, and Sundayt, March 8, at 2 pm at the Greene County High school auditorium. Tickets for the evening shows can be purchased at Peoples Trust & Savings Bank…
Read MoreWeather summary, week ending Feb. 20
February is proving to be colder than January, with many area residents taking comfort in knowing that every day gets us all one day closer to spring. Following is Jefferson weather data from volunteer weather observer John Beltz:
Read MoreSheriff’s report, February 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, Feb. 28: At 6:50 pm a deputy assisted the Ankeny police department with the reported theft of a vehicle that was taken without consent from a residence in the 1800 block of D Ave in Scranton Township. The deputy initiated a theft investigation at that time.
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