Dear Editor, As a JSHS graduate, (class of 2003) I honestly never pictured moving back to Greene County. As a teenager, I longed for the city life: full of fun, exciting things to do, and bountiful, high paying job prospects. However, after hearing police sirens and ambulances speeding by at all hours, as I graduated college I opted to move…
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Traveling and celebrating the Lincoln Highway
Historical Society meets Aug. 5 Grand Junction; lunch, program & tours ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society will travel to Grand Junction for its Friday, Aug. 5, meeting with a program and tours focusing on the Lincoln Highway heritage of both the community and the county.
Read MoreFarm Bureau annual meeting is Aug. 9
The Greene County Farm Bureau has scheduled their annual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. A meal will be served at 6 pm with the business meeting slated at 7.
Read More4-H State Fair exhibitors told
Judging of 2016 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries took place Tuesday, July 12. 4-H members’ projects were evaluated by experts in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. Judging is done face-to-face, giving youngsters the opportunity to learn and to practice valuable interpersonal skills.
Read MoreJPL summer reading programs wraps up with party in the park
The summer reading program at the Jefferson public library ended Monday with a party at Russell Park. Prizes were awarded after the children enjoyed a variety of outdoor games, including a human ring toss game, hula hoops, water races and pancake flipping. A game that required children to pour water from a cup on their head to another cup held…
Read MoreOrvie Umbaugh enjoyed Honor Flight to DC
~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 MoreControlling 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…
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