The Scranton High School Class of 1958 held its 60-year reunion recently in the Scranton Community Center. Class members, spouses and friends enjoyed visiting and reminiscing. Class members in attendance were (front, from left) Linda Fister Johnston, Eldon Wright, Patty Thompson Harrah, Sam Fengel and Ronald Wright; and (back, from left) Jim Pemble, Dick Hunter, Dale Hoyt, Karen Hunter Lumsden,…
Read MoreMonth: September 2018
Corn, beans both a week ahead of 5-year average
Warm, dry weather gave Iowa farmers 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 16, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting hay, harvesting seed corn, chopping corn silage, harvesting corn for grain, harvesting soybeans and seeding cover crops.
Read MoreThompson trial set for next Monday in Albia
Justice in the case of Patrick Ryan Thompson, 27, of Ames, charged with two counts of first degree murder for allegedly killing former Greene County sixth grader Paige Exline and her cousin, Shakiah Cockerham in a house fire, will be delayed only one week. The trial was moved to Decatur County and began with jury selection Monday. Judge Brad McCall…
Read MoreCynical about science
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Some of us do not believe in science in general. I’m not sure why. I know that all of us have had to rely on aspirin at one time or another; and that among thousands of other life-prolonging aids and relief from chronic pain, none of these scientific breakthroughs benefitting our lives appeared out of…
Read MoreRams lose to N. Polk Comets in v’ball
The Ram varsity volleyball team lost all three games to the North Polk Comets Sept. 18 in the Greene County Middle School gym. Game scores were 14-25, 21-25, 11-25. The Rams served at 91.7 percent, with Sophie Havens leading the way, making nine of nine serves. She also had 10 digs. Brianna Osterson made 16 of 17 for 94 percent,…
Read MoreMistrial declared in murder/arson case
A mistrial has been declared in the Guthrie County district court case accusing Patrick Ryan Thompson, 27, of two counts of first degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of arson. The charges were filed following a fire on May 15, 2017, that killed Melanie “Paige” Exline, 12, and Shakiah Cockerham, 16.
Read MoreMan charged with murder was coming to Jefferson at time of arrest
Had been put on probation four times A former Jefferson resident who is now homeless was planning to return to Jefferson when he was arrested and charged with first degree murder Monday.
Read MoreSept. 18 – Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day
The third Tuesday of September is Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day. It’s a reminder to help a friend, neighbor, or family member visit a healthcare professional. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many people wait until they have an emergency before seeing a doctor. But regular visits to a medical professional can help…
Read MoreRams conducting Play-Doh drive for Blank hospital
The Ram football team is supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a Play-Doh® drive at the home football game against Shenandoah this Friday, Sept. 21. Fans are asked to bring Play-Doh to the game. It will be donated to Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines for children undergoing treatment for cancer.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Sept. 17, 2018 A special unified service will be held Sunday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 am at Perry First UMC. Pastor Lee Schott from Women at the Well UMC at Mitchellville will preach. A special offering for Women at the Well will be received.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 13
Persons pleaded not guilty in district court as follows: Dale Edward Ganoe, 40, of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault- second offense; and Benito Cervantes Ortiz, 28, of Grand Junction, driving while license barred. Trial dates were set fort Oct. 30 in both cases. A case was initiated against Amanda Jo Goodpaster, 31, of Grand Junction on a charge of domestic abuse…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 13
In Greene County magistrate court Jeremy Ernest Andrews of Grand Junction was sentenced to three days in jail after he was found guilty at a non-jury trial Sept. 12 of domestic abuse assault. He was placed on informal probation for one year. He was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge; both were suspended. Court costs were $136.27.
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