Would provide benefits to schools and to JPD When Bernie Sanders asked Greene County High School students last week what issues are important to them, they quickly answered “school shootings.” (See related story under the Features tab.) The Greene County Schools board of education also had school safety on their minds last week, a week after a shooting at a…
Read MoreDay: February 26, 2018
Greene Co HS students meet Bernie Sanders
Greene County High School musicians had an opportunity to learn about jazz from Rosana Eckert, an internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and educator from the University of Northern Texas on Friday at Kirkwood Community College’s jazz festival. Some of them years from now may remember the concert they attended in the evening. They’ll all remember who they met and talked with…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 22
In Greene County district court Jesse Lynn Crawford, 31, of Scranton was sentenced Feb. 21 to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary- third degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 22
In Greene County magistrate court Veronica Laine Ellsbury of Jefferson was sentenced to two days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- first offense. She was also fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – February 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, Feb. 28: At 12:32 pm a deputy investigated a criminal mischief complaint in the 400 block of E. Paton St. in Paton.
Read MoreTownships set budget hearings
Townships have set their budget public hearings as follows: • Junction – Monday, March 5, at 1 pm, courthouse board room in Jefferson. Clerk Jackie Gannon. • Franklin – Monday, March 5, at 2 pm in the courthouse board room in Jefferson. Clerk Carla Offenburger • Greenbrier – Monday, March, 6 at 9 am in the courthouse board room in…
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