A Celebration Stroll event to celebrate the 13 facades involved in the Community Development Block Grant – Façade Rehabilitation project in downtown Jefferson will be held on Monday, Nov. 13, beginning at 5 pm on the Bell Tower Plaza. The public is invited to attend the festivities.
Read MoreYear: 2017
Daycare, sheriff’s union contract, damaged roads discussed at supes’ meeting
A committee in Scranton discussing ways to improve access to daycare in Scranton is turning its attention to an after-school program. Dawn Rudolph, who is on the committee and also a county supervisor, reported to the board Monday that a survey conducted during the late summer showed there would not be enough families using a full-day center for it to…
Read MoreHabitat invites all to show nativity sets
Habitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival, which has become community-wide celebration of the Christmas season, is slated for Sunday, Dec. 10, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Nativity Festival provides a special opportunity for area residence to share their nativity scenes with their unique stories.
Read MorePlan ahead for office closings next week
The driver’s license station at the treasurer’s office in the courthouse will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 7, Wednesday, Nov. 8, and Friday, Nov. 10. Additionally, the treasurer’s office will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 8. All county offices and the clerk of court office will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day.
Read MorePaton-Churdan NHS adds members
The Paton-Churdan chapter of the National Honor Society inducted six new members Tuesday, Oct 24. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for membership in NHS based on their scholarship achievement of maintaining at least a 3.0 grade point average. Eligible students must then apply for membership. Blind applications are reviewed and graded, and members are selected by a faculty committee…
Read MoreCorn harvest nearly two weeks behind average
A mostly dry week allowed Iowa farmers to progress their harvest with 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 29, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting corn for grain and soybeans, spreading manure, applying fertilizers, hauling grain, and starting fall tillage.
Read MoreA different kind of roof art
Challenging Greene County to go green ~by Colleen O’Brien Clean energy is the buzz phrase, especially since our government bowed out of the Paris Climate Accord that was signed by 195 countries. Bad news came out this past Monday from “The Greenhouse Gas Bulletin,” the UN weather agency’s annual report. The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increased at…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Barb Labate, American Legion Post 11
Winners will earn scholarship money, chance to compete in national finals Dear Parents of Greene County High School and homeschooled students, High school students of Greene County High School and homeschooled students have been invited by the local Post #11 of the American Legion to compete in the 81st annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program.
Read MoreBurton Toyne, 1923-2017
A service of remembrance was held Oct. 30 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Arthur Burton Toyne, 94, of Jefferson, formerly of Grand Junction. The Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Grand Junction, offered words of comfort. Evan Hecht was soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Evan Hecht, Wendal Johnston, Kenneth Henrichs, Eugene Davenport,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County district court Matthew Seth Losee, 42, of Paton was granted a deferred judgment Oct. 17 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- first offense. He was placed on informal probation for one year, and he must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 25 against Albert Castaneda of Guthrie Center on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $105.70 court costs.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Oct. 31: At 10:01 am a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 600 block of School St in Churdan. At 1:32 pm a deputy investigated a dog bite in the 600 block of 18th St N in Grand Junction.
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