The early retirements of teachers totaling 95-1/2 years of experience and non-certified staff with another 63-1/2 years of experience were approved by the Greene County Schools board of education at its Dec. 21 meeting.
Read MoreDay: December 26, 2016
Vernon Bancroft, 1946 – 2016
Services were Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Salem United Methodist Church in Paton for Vernon James Bancroft, 70, of Paton. The Rev David Arulnathan, pastor of the church, and Glenn Rhoden of Paton offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Jim Fields, Don Fields, Wayne Ubben, Daryl Ewing, Ron Steinkamp, employees of Gowrie Livestock Auction and all the 4-H horse youth…
Read MoreGreene County district court, Dec. 16-21
In Greene County district court Brett Tyler Adams, 30, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Dec. 20 to a charge of unlawful betting- winning more than $500, less than $1,000. A trial date was set for Feb. 28.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, Dec. 16-21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Dec. 21 against Patrick Michael Kennedy of Jefferson on a charge of harassment, amended from violation of a no contact order. Kennedy was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $100 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs.
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report – December 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Dec. 31: At 5:35 pm a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on County Road N-65 (D Ave) and County Road E-19 (140th St) in Cedar Township. The driver had left the scene. At 6:30 pm a deputy conducted tobacco compliance checks on all stores in the county;…
Read MoreJefferson police blotter – December 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, Dec. 31: At 10:18 am members of the Kingdom Hall at 1701 N. Elm St reported a burglary occurring to a shed on the property. Subjects forced the locked shed open and removed power lawn tools. The officer is investigating. At 4:27 pm an officer investigated a two…
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