In Greene County district court Jacob Monroe Cullum, 31, of Paton was sentenced Aug. 15 to 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault- serious, amended from domestic abuse assault display or use weapon. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 17
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 8 against Edward Eugene Goff of Jefferson on a charge of harassment- third degree. Goff was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $134.50. In an unrelated case against Goff he pleaded guilty to a charge public intoxication- first offense, amended from a charge of public intoxication- second…
Read MoreT. Jefferson Gardens produce going to food pantry
The most recent delivery of produce grown at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County (TJG) was taken to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) for distribution to clients on Wednesday. During recent weeks more than 70 pounds of fresh vegetables were given to the ARC by the gardens, according to Becky Greiner, TJG gardener, (pictured, left, with…
Read MoreFundraiser Saturday for Adam Brubaker
The Friends of Rippey will host a benefit supper and silent auction for Adam Brubaker Saturday, Aug. 26, from 5 to 7 pm at the Rippey Community Center. The supper menu includes maidrites, baked beans, bars and beverages. A free will donation will be accepted. Items for the silent auction are still coming in, according to Friends of Rippey president…
Read MoreDog obedience classes start Sept. 5
If Fido is ready for class, the Greene County Community Center is ready for him. The Jefferson park and recreation department will once again host dog obedience classes at the Greene County Community Center. The class, led by Linn Price, LVT, will teach the most modern methods of motivated training. Dogs are taught to sit, heel, and come when called.
Read MoreIce cream social in Scranton to benefit
The Scranton United Methodist Church is the scene of an ice cream social Thursday, Aug. 24, starting at 5 pm at the church. A free will offering will be accepted. The event is a fundraiser for Mitchell Stevens, a Greene County High School student who will visit Europe next summer with the Iowa Ambassadors of Music.
Read MoreNew session of ‘Matter of Balance’ starts Sept. 11
A fall session of “A Matter of Balance” will be held Mondays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 30, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. The class is sponsored by Greene County Medical Center and Greene County public health.
Read MoreFarm Bureau honors Alan Neese, Tim and Vickie Robbins
Alan Neese and Tim and Vickie Robbins were honored at the Greene County Farm Bureau member appreciation picnic last Monday at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson.
Read MoreJefferson dancer in Bill Riley championship
Gretah Johnson, 12, of Jefferson performed in the championship round of the 58th annual Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair Sunday. Gretah performed a tap solo. Hers is one of six finalist acts selected in the Sprout division for ages 2-12. The six winning acts performed in championship on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. Sprout champions…
Read MoreMargene Miller, 1922 – 2017
A celebration of the life of Margene Miller, 95, of Jefferson was held Aug. 19 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Pastor Matt Glawe of Lubbock, TX, offered words of comfort. Congregational singing was accompanied by Mary Ann Haver, with Rob Clause as song leader. Honorary bearers were Margene’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren Kevin Minnihan, Tracey Durham, Alan Durham, Kara…
Read MoreDrew Seaman, 1951-2017
A Celebration of Life was held Aug. 12 at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home in St Joseph, MI, for Paton-Churdan graduate Drew Seaman, 66, of Benton Harbor, MI. Drew Fredric Seaman passed away suddenly at his home Aug. 8, 2017. The cause of death was an apparent heart attack.
Read MorePark dedication, community hog roast in Scranton Saturday
Volunteers are working this week to complete the playground at the new Scranton School Memorial Park in time for a dedication ceremony this Saturday, Aug. 19, at 4 pm. The park is located at 900 Eagle St, east of the community center.
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