Santorum makes campaign stop in Jefferson

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum met with about two dozen voters Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, at Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson. Santorum, of Pennsylvania, served two terms in the U.S. Senate, 1995 to 2007. He lost a bid for re-election in 2006. This is his second presidential campaign, having also been a candidate in 2012. He won the Iowa caucus.…

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Almost typical weather for July in Jefferson

Jefferson was a little cooler but not much wetter than a typical July, according to weather data compiled by volunteer observer John Beltz. The average high temperature was 81.1 degrees, compared to the normal average high of 85.8 degrees. High temperature for the month was 91 degrees on July 13 and again on July 18. There were 12 days in…

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Industrial tax exemption on its way

The Greene County board of supervisors will start the process of establishing an industrial tax exemption by setting the date next Monday for a public hearing on the required ordinance. County assessor Linda Spearman provided a draft ordinance to the supervisors at their Aug. 3 meeting. The draft was prepared by attorney David Morain and Thomas Laehn, who is serving…

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Hundreds expected for Hot August Night

Chamber adds Cruise Into Savings promotion Regardless of the weather, the “hottest” night this month will be Thursday, Aug. 13, with the 2015 edition of Hot August Night filling the streets surrounding the courthouse square in Jefferson with cars, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors. Hot August Night is slated for 5 to 8 pm and is hosted by the Greene…

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Buy a Brick deadline extended

The deadline for purchasing commemorative brick pavers for the Rippey Consolidated School memorial has been extend to Aug. 15 in an attempt to reach a goal of 100 bricks. The bricks are $50 each and can have up to three lines of lettering at 18 spaces per line. The Buy a Brick project is co-sponsored by the Rippey Alumni Association…

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One more tweak on idea of jake brake ordinance

Weeks of discussion have finally led the county supervisors to a plan for an ordinance against unmuffled engine brakes that all are comfortable with. Shane Olson returned to the supervisors for an update on progress toward an ordinance. He said he and sheriff Steve Haupert had discussed the idea of a curfew against the noisy engine brakes, rather than prohibiting…

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Medical center welcomes pulmonology/sleep specialist

Greene County Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr James Meyer, pulmonology/sleep medicine specialist, to the medical center campus. Dr Meyer will be in Jefferson the second Tuesday of each month beginning Aug. 11. Meyer has special interest in obstructive sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). He and his staff will provide a full range of pulmonology and…

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