Gene Walker, 1927 – 2017

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 28, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Eugene “Gene” Walker, 89, of Jefferson. Father Jeff Schleisman, pastor of the church, celebrated the funeral mass. Eucharistic ministers were Aaron Weddle, Kerry Hastings and Corinne Hastings. Lectors were Kerry Hastings and Jamie Mertz, and gift bearers were Julie Tuel, Christie Pope and David Wolf.…

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Police blotter – February 2017

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Feb. 28: At 10:31 pm a traffic stop in the 1000 block of W. Lincoln Way resulted in the arrest of Nathanael Nielson, 31, of Jefferson for operating while intoxicated- second offense. He was also cited for improper registration plate light.

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Greene County sheriff’s report – February 2017

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Feb. 28: At 1:46 pm a deputy assisted the Boone County sheriff’s office with a domestic assault complaint. At 2:05 pm a deputy investigated a suspicious person in the 200 block of North St in Dana. At 3:20 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of illegal dumping…

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