~by Valerie Ogren for the Greene County Genealogical Society Meeting notice: The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Cindy Wiggins will tell about her “Sullivan Treasures”. Guests are always welcome. The meeting room is handicapped accessible.
Read MoreDay: August 29, 2016
Letter to the editor – Barb Brooker
To the editor, This is what the trailhead at the depot looks like and it has been in this condition since the fall of 2015. Actually, it was right at this time last year that it appears someone went crazy with Round-Up. I do not know who is in charge of this area but in my mind, they are doing…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Gwen Black
A student writes about the bond issue Dear editor, Recently you’ve heard from many community members regarding the upcoming bond referendum; some for and some against. I will not be able to vote Sept. 13, but I would like to encourage you to vote yes. Let me describe for you my perspective as a student in the Greene County School…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 25
In Greene County district court Atem Akuei Malual, 33, of Guymon, OK, was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. He may complete an OWI weekend offender program in lieu of the jail time. Malual must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 26
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 26 against Jody Lyn Schad of Jefferson on a charge of harassment- third degree. Schad was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge, a $5 county enforcement surcharge and $140 court costs. Schad was initially charged with assault displaying a dangerous weapon and domestic abuse assault- first offense.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, Aug. 31: At 12:47 pm a deputy was advised of a dog running at large near the Casey’s General Store in Grand Junction. The dog was returned to its owner in the 600 block of N. 19th St. At 4:11 pm a deputy was advised of criminal…
Read MorePolice blotter – August 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Wednesday, Aug. 31: At 9:57 am officers picked up a reported abandoned bicycle at Wild Rose Casino. The bike was placed in the impound lot. At 1:23 pm officers arrested a 13-year-old male at Greene County Middle School on an outstanding JPD juvenile arrest warrant. The warrant was issued…
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