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…
Read MoreRam girls lose to Bulldogs to start b’ball season
The Ram girls basketball team fell in its season opener to the Ogden Bulldogs Monday, 48-27. The Bulldogs built their lead early, scoring 21 points in the first quarter to lead 21-5. The Rams scored five points in the second quarter and four in the third quarter. The Rams’ best quarter was the fourth, when they scored 27 points.
Read MoreSanta 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…
Read MoreBreakfast with Santa Saturday
Santa will be at the Greene County Community Center Saturday and all area children are invited to Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 am. HyVee will serve a free breakfast buffet for children. Adults can eat, too, for a charge. HyVee is also hosting a cookie decorating station.
Read MoreJPRD 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…
Read MoreDunlop 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.
Read MoreFuture 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…
Read MoreEMS is next on supervisors’ priority list
Getting a new contractor for emergency medical services in Greene County is being moved up on county board chair John Muir’s priority list. Muir took having Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer at the meeting to tell him he had spoken with Jefferson mayor Craig Berry and that Berry seemed “receptive” to the idea of participating in a joint effort to…
Read MoreLast season for Jefferson holiday decorations
New names for old buildings Persons who are fond of the Christmas street decorations in downtown Jefferson should take photos this year, as it’s the last year for them. Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer shared that news with the county supervisors at his monthly update Monday. According to Palmer, the Jefferson Matters: Main Street design committee is designing the new…
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