While we enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend, the crew from Verdin Company worked at the top of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. The last of the bells was hoisted to the top of the tower Sunday morning. Work continued, even on Monday. The project is expected to be completed Wednesday, in plenty of time for the premier performance June 9.
Read MoreMonth: May 2017
Dane Kious, 1930 – 2017
A prayer service for Dane Kious, 86, of Jefferson was held Wednesday, May 31, at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. Interment was at Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. The family was assisted by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson.
Read MoreGreene County district court, May 19-24
In Greene County district court Susan Houseman, 57, of Ogden was granted a deferred judgment after she pleaded guilty to a charge of prohibited activities, amended from fraudulent practice- second degree. A judgment was entered for a $315 civil penalty and $193.25 court costs. Houseman was placed on informal probation for one year. (Sentencing: Honorable Adria A. Kester)
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, May 19-24
In Greene county magistrate court David Hoyle of Churdan was sentenced May 24 to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- simple. The case was initiated in district court and included a charge of harassment- first degree. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – May 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, May 31: At 6:16 am a deputy investigated a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Chicago St and Eagle St in Scranton. Jeffrey Hartl, 50, of Coon Rapids was southbound on Eagle St in his 2001 Chevrolet Blazer when he was struck by Frank Adamson, 48,…
Read MorePolice blotter – May 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Wednesday, May 31: At 3:52 pm Mike Nicolini of Massillon, OH, reported his vehicle had been struck while parked at the Super 8 hotel. The 2001 Honda Accord sustained a reported $1,500 in damages. At 5 pm a complainant reported $300 in change missing from his garage in the…
Read MoreThe Mahanay Tower up close
Activities at the top of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower have drawn many people to Jefferson’s courthouse square this week. After 51 years, the bell tower will finally sport a complete four-octave carillon. People have been looking up since the first of the bells arrived from Verdin Company in Cincinnati on Wednesday, some newly forged in the Netherlands and some retrofitted…
Read MoreOur Greene County Gallery, 2017
May 29: Chris Henning of Franklin Township cherishes the peonies and irises planted by Florence Molle, the original owner of the vintage farmhouse where Chris now lives. According to Florence’s granddaughter Lynn Ezekiel of New York City, the peonies are more than 50 years old. Lynn commented that she can almost smell them as she looks at Chris’s picture. …
Read MoreFree fishing weekend June 2-4
Iowa residents may fish without a license on June 2, 3 and 4 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) free fishing weekend. “Free fishing weekend is a great opportunity for Iowans to reconnect with fishing,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Bureau. “Invite a kid, your best friend or your mom to come…
Read MoreAnother Memorial Day weekend gathering at Pleasant Hill
History, tradition, music, art, a service, orations & food ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is partnering with Pleasant Hill Memorial Inc. to present the annual Memorial Day weekend service and gathering at the pioneer church and cemetery located five miles southeast of Jefferson. And this year there’ll be an art festival, too. It…
Read MoreBell tower update, Friday
Work is going a little slower at the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower today, as larger bells are hoisted to the top, one at a time. Spectators continue to stop and watch. There was an extra spectators’ gallery this morning. Jefferson Matters: Main Street held its weekly Java and Juice on the bell tower plaza. Many of the two dozen or…
Read MoreBell tower update, Thursday
The larger of the bells for the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower arrived from Verdin Company in Cincinnati Thursday morning. While painters finished their work at the top, the Verdin crew organized and labeled the bells. Don Van Gilder took photographs of every bell.
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