Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, June 30: At 12:21 am during a check of restrooms at Washington Park, an officer located a backpack containing several BB gun pistols, a sword, knives, and tobacco products. The items were seized by the officer and he is investigating. At 3:45 p a clerk at Sparky’s One…
Read MoreMonth: June 2019
Sheriff’s report – June 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, June 30: At 4:17 am a deputy investigated a burglary complaint in Grand Junction. At 8:44 am a deputy investigated a fireworks complaint in Grand Junction. At 9:30 am a deputy investigated a theft complaint in Scranton. At 4:15 pm a deputy investigated a possible accident in…
Read MoreBoth Ram teams pick up wins in Saturday play
~by Noah Rohlfing Greene County softball team traveled to State Center for the West Marshall tournament. The Rams won the first game but lost the remaining two games. The first game saw Greene County win 10-4 against the Newton Cardinals, with Emma Hoyle picking up the win for the Rams. She gave up one earned run in six innings. giving…
Read MoreTigers sweep Rams in baseball, softball
~by Noah Rohlfing Friday was not a good day for the Greene County baseball and softball teams. A tough matchup with the Gilbert Tigers finished with a sweep and two more losses for the baseball team. An inability to score is what did the Rams in, only scoring in the seventh inning of each game, with just nine total hits.…
Read MoreLegion plants tree to commemorate ‘World War’ soldiers
~by Jacque Andrew for Floyd W. Brown Post 11, American Legion A mission to recognize the service of Jefferson soldiers in World War I, in the works for more than 97 years, appears to be finally complete. The Jefferson Floyd W. Brown Post Number 11 of the American Legion on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, planted a burr oak tree in…
Read More‘Miss Betty’ honored for 30 years of volunteer service
Betty Johnson, like many members of the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary, joined early in her retirement as a way to stay busy. A few years later, in 1989, the auxiliary needed someone to take the lead on community blood drives. Johnson accepted the role. She’s still part of every Jefferson community blood drive. Johnson, or “Miss Betty” as the…
Read MoreBOOST committee funds $50K in 2019-20 projects
Dozens of Greene County teachers were given a BOOST just before releasing their students for the summer when they were notified that they had been awarded funds to use for the 2019-2020 school year. Earlier in the school year, the community came together for the second annual BOOST (Bringing Optimism & Opportunity to Students & Teachers) Bash, with more than…
Read MoreCommunity Players raise $1,100 for animal shelter
Audiences enjoyed the spring production of “Death by Dessert” and helped the Community Players of Greene County raise funds for the Greene County animal shelter. Community Players president Clay Ross recently presented Don Orris a check for $1,100, the net proceeds from the April production. Orris is spearheading the effort to raise funds for construction of a new shelter. “We’re…
Read MoreChurdan library tells summer plans
The Churdan public library staff shares the summer schedule for the library. Wednesday, June 12 through July 17, programming will use the summer reading theme “Universe of Stories.”
Read MoreGrCo Middle School tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School principal Shawn Zanders has released the names of students on the spring honor rolls. Students on the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.67 or better with no grade less than a C-are: Fifth grade – Breanna Ades, Aden Bardole, Natalee Baugh, Audriena Beadle, Adam Bills, Ebyn Carstens, Daniel Cerveny, Teagan Chisholm, Christopher…
Read MoreStan Ackerman, 1962 – 2019
Services were held June 15 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds for Stanley Dean Ackerman, 56, of Chariton, formerly of Jefferson. Pastor Wendy Pittman offered words of comfort. Casket bearers were Dax Lautner, Chance Lautner, Scott Sievers, Steve Kennedy, Jake Campbell and Tyler McVay. Interment was at the Washington Reformed Cemetery in Ackley, with Pastor Scott Summers of…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 13
Persons pleaded not guilty in Greene County district court as follows: Timothy Joseph Faber, 27, of Sparta, WI, operating while intoxicated- first offense, theft- first degree, criminal mischief- fourth degree and attempted escape from custody; and Jason William Sheldahl, 48 of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault- second offense. A trial date was set for Aug. 27 for Faber and for July…
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