~by Tori Riley, GCNO publisher As a steering committee headed by Don Orris moves forward with building a new animal shelter to serve the county, part of the conversation is about the need for an animal control officer. Discussion centers on the need and funding for a dedicated animal control officer. That cost is part of the $225,000-plus annual operating…
Read MoreDay: July 26, 2016
Greene County district court, week ending July 22
In Greene County district court Tesa Renee Bins 20, of Jefferson was sentenced to a total of 730 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to criminal mischief- fourth degree and assault on a person in certain occupation (peace officer). On the assault charge, Binns was sentenced to 365 days in jail. The jail time was suspended…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 22
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated recently as follows: Douglas Duane Owen of Farnhamville, interference with official acts; David Hoyle of Churdan, interference with official acts; and Margaret Jessica Ruth Wilson of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia, and in a separate case, theft-fifth degree.
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