Loren Jessen, 1951 – 2020

Loren Edward Jessen, 69, of Baxter, passed away after a 16-year battle from Parkinson’s disease on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 22, from 5 to 7 pm at Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care, 107 North Main St in Baxter. His funeral service will immediately follow…

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Sheriff’s report – July 2020

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, July 31: At 9:50 am a deputy investigated a vicious dog complaint in the 300 block of Howard St in Rippey. At 12:47 pm the Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson PD conducted a search warrant in the 1200 block of Westwood Drive. Stolen property was…

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Police blotter – July 2020

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, July 31: At 9:55 am an officer responded to the county attorney’s office and spoke with a subject about possible child abuse occurring of a 14-year-old. The officer is investigating the reported events. At 11 am an officer began an investigation after a report of tools being taken…

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