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Month: November 2018

Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 22

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov.21 against Pamela Jean Haakma, no home town given, on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. She must also pay $300 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $96 court costs. Cases were initiated in…

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Dean McAtee, 1932 – 2018

Funeral services will be held Nov. 29 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Dean McAtee, 86, of Jefferson. Words of comfort will be offered by the Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of the church. Honorary casket bearers will be members of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club. Casket bearers will be Dean’s grandchildren. Military rites will be presented by a U.S. Navy…

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Police blotter – November 2018

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, Nov. 30: Routine activity reported. Thursday, Nov. 29:At 6:05 pm an officer responded to the 500 block of E. Highway 30 for a car-deer accident. Jerry Orfield struck a deer with his 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500, causing an estimated $1,500 in damage to the front of the pickup…

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Sheriff’s report – November 2018

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Nov. 30: Routine activity reported. Thursday, Nov. 29: At 6:57 am a deputy removed a deer from the roadway on 330th St near Highway 4 in Franklin Township. At 1:03 pm the sheriff, deputies, Scranton fire department and Greene County EMS responded to a structure fire in…

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Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa and Mrs Claus have several visits to Greene County planned in the next few weeks, according to Greene  County Chamber & Tourism. Next Saturday, Dec. 1, the Clauses will be at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson for breakfast and pictures with Santa. The breakfast buffet is free for children; there is a charge for adults. There is…

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Jingle into Junction Sunday, Dec. 2

All are invited to Jingle into Junction Sunday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 pm  to enjoy holiday hospitality at the Grand Junction Community  Center. A soup supper in the large Lincoln Highway Room will feature chili, potato and chicken noodle soup with a sandwich, bar and beverage. Free will donation will be accepted. Persons who would like a meal…

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JPRD wrestling starts Dec. 1.

The requested registration deadline for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s youth wrestling program is Tuesday, Nov. 27. Young grapplers will meet Saturdays from Dec. 1 through Jan. 19 (except for Dec. 23). The program is for boys and girls in grades K-5.  Youngsters in grades K-2 meet  from 9:30 to 10:15 am, and youngsters in grades 3-5 meet from…

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Dunlop leaves $900K to school for scholarships

Generations of Greene County students will have an easier time paying for college thanks to the generosity of Floyd Dunlop, who didn’t attend college himself. School superintendent Tim Christensen announced at the Greene County school board meeting Monday that the school foundation received $912,118 from the Floyd Dunlop estate to be used for scholarships.

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Future home of Pillar Technology gains tax credits

The last piece of financing is in place for the restoration and repurposing of the former Oddfellows Hall just west of the Sierra Community Theatre to Pillar Technology’s first small town Forge. East State Street Properties LLC, the business name Chris Deal is using as developer of the building, will receive $423,652 in State Historic Preservation tax credits for the…

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