~by Joyce Winkelman, Scranton Journal correspondent At 6:20 am on May 7 at Fort Dodge, Orvie Umbaugh of Scranton felt the lift of the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight as it rose into the sky on its way to Washington, D.C. for a special day of honor, recognition and appreciation from the folks back home for his military service. Umbaugh,…
Read MoreMonth: July 2016
Controlling the animals
~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 MoreGreene 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.
Read MoreJan Ott, 1937 – 2016
A memorial service was held Monday, July 25, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson for Jan Ott, 78, of Jefferson. The Rev Timothy A. Jones, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Soloists were Lisa Ott and Miranda Sebourn, accompanied by Mark Erickson. Honorary bearers were Jan’s great-grandchildren Trevor Ott, Carver Ott, Oliver Ott, Kaylin Ott, Lucas Ott, Cooper…
Read MorePolice blotter – July 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, July 31: At 3:44 am an officer assisted a Greene County deputy at ER with an unruly arrestee. At 9:46 am an officer was advised of two dogs that continually leave their property and chase after passersby in the 300 block of W. State St. The officer located…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, July 31: At 2:42 am a deputy was dispatched to S. 11th St in Grand Junction for the report of a suspicious person walking in the area. The deputy located and detained the male subject in question and subsequently arrested Marshall Lee McCullough, 22, of Florida on…
Read MoreOne step closer on Freedom Rock project
Trucks carried commodities away from the old Milligan elevator for the last time last week. Landus Cooperative is in the process of giving the elevator to the Greene County Fair Association as a location for Greene County’s Freedom Rock. The elevator had most recently been used as storage for specialty soybeans. The last of the beans were taken out last…
Read MoreLincoln Highway Day draws hundreds for a day of fun
Organizers of Lincoln Highway Day in Grand Junction Saturday were excited by the number of people who participated in the varied events and the financial support they gave the “Keep Our Pool Afloat” fund. Many of the activities, including a silent auction, two meals and a 5K Glow Run were fundraisers to meet the $130,000 goal needed to repair the…
Read MoreHome State Bank sponsors free swim lessons
Home State Bank added another year to a long tradition of providing a week of free swimming lessons to area youngsters at the Jefferson municipal swimming pool. Stormy weather canceled lessons Tuesday morning, but hot weather the remaining days made the lessons not only educational, but refreshing.
Read MoreVFW donates to 4-H Foundation
Jefferson VFW Post 9599 presented a $250 donation to the Greene County 4-H Foundation Board in support of the 4-H program at this year’s premium auction concluding the 2016 Greene County Fair.
Read MorePoppin’ Penelope still a favorite at the county fair
Poppin’ Penelope, as she has at previous Greene County Fairs, was her own sort of Pied Piper, drawing lines of children whether she was standing outside a barbecue or cooling off in Clover Hall at the fair a week ago. A member of the Omaha-based Balloon Brigade, Penelope has been crafting animals, insects, flowers, tiaras, rainbows, cakes and more for…
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