In Greene County district court Joseph Robert Hupp, 23, of Scranton on Dec. 7 was granted a deferred judgment on a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. A judgment was entered for a $1,250 civil penalty; if he obtains a temporary restricted license one-half the fine may be waived. He was placed on informal probation for one year, and…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 11
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge was entered against Jody Lyn Schad of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. Court costs were $60.
Read MorePAWS can help fill a Christmas wish list
PAWS volunteers can’t help Santa fill a wish list that includes a hippopotamus, but they can help families who have given serious thought to adding a kitten or cat to the family. “We are aware that for some, getting a new pet at the holidays might not be the best idea – higher levels of stress, anxiety and excitement may…
Read MoreReminder: Music and dessert Monday night
The Greene County High School music department will present its annual dessert concert Monday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 pm in the middle school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:45 pm to allow plenty of time to enjoy homemade pie, cake and other desserts before the music starts, and to bid on a wide variety of items for sale by silent…
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary tells Bucket Fillers
November Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary were (from left) Nolan Murphy, Jaron Jacobs, Luke Robbins and Tessa Fisher-Kern. They’re pictured with Jefferson Hy-Vee store manager Lori Subbert. Hy-Vee sponsors the month recognition which salutes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee.
Read MoreShop at the Jefferson public library
The Jefferson public library will benefit when area residents do their Christmas shopping at a book sale hosted by Friends of the Jefferson Public Library at the library. From now through the end of the month, books for all ages will be on sale tables in both the adult and children’s departments. Books will be added daily, all at bargain…
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Hardin Happy Hustlers Hardin Happy Hustlers held their November meeting at Clover Hall on Sunday, Nov. 8 . A potluck dinner, installation of officers and new member recognition were on the agenda. This year’s officers are Jared Marshall, president; Lucas Fisher, vice president; Ben Bravard, secretary; Nick Killion, treasurer; and Izzy Bravard, activities director. Marshall had attended the 4-H Awards…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Dec. 11
Temperatures were unseasonably warm in Jefferson during the week that ended Dec. 11. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reports a daytime high temperature for the week of 55 degrees and a nighttime low temperature of 25 degrees.
Read MoreQ & A: New K-12 education law
~with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What is the Every Student Succeeds Act? A: In the first rewrite of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) since 2001, the Republican-led Congress restored a much greater degree of local control and decision-making authority to parents, teachers and local school board members in December with bipartisan passage of the Every Student Succeeds…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta assists Toys for Tots
Beta Tau Delta, an organization that has provided support for Greene County youth for more than nine decades, has responded to Teresa Lansman’s appeal for assistance with the Greene County Toys for Tots program. Beta Tau Delta treasurer Anita Van Horn (left) presented a $400 contribution to Lansman of New Opportunities (right) to assist with providing toys and a merrier…
Read MoreJefferson Elks to host Christmas Day dinner
On Christmas Day, the Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 will prepare and serve a traditional Christmas meal to those individuals and couples who would otherwise be spending the day alone. Elks and Does members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren, will donate time from their Christmas Day to prepare and serve this free Christmas meal.
Read MoreBoth P-C teams add to their win columns
The Paton-Churdan Rocket basketball teams followed a pair of wins on the road Friday night in Anita with two more wins at home over Charter Oak-Ute Saturday afternoon. The girls won their game 68-59 and the boys won 55-40.
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