To the editor, There is no contradictory evidence concerning face masks. It has been scientifically proven that masks are effective at hindering the spread of Covid-19. Dr. Steve Karber and Mike Dennhardt should be commended for voting for mandatory masking at school. Teachers are worried as are parents, but three people on the school board, Steve Fisher, John McConnell and…
Read MoreMonth: August 2020
Sheriff’s report – August 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Aug. 31: At 9:41 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 700 block of Dudley St in Churdan. At 8:39 pm a deputy assisted with cattle out on P Ave near 255th St in Grant Township. Sunday, Aug. 30: Routine activity reported. Saturday, Aug. 29: At…
Read MorePolice blotter – August 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Aug. 31: At 2:30 pm a complainant reported the theft of a lock box containing prescription medications from a residence in the 300 block of W. Washington St. The complainant gave the officer a list of suspects; the officer is investigating. At 3:05 pm an officer performed a…
Read MoreWife of Bristol Township clerk sentenced for fraud against the township
Christine Joan Durlam, 52, of Jefferson was sentenced Aug 17 in Greene County district court to a pair of 10-year prison terms and ordered to pay $13,846.62 restitution to Bristol Township for defrauding the township while her husband Justin was a township clerk. According to court documents, an investigation of Bristol Township finances was initiated in July 2019 at the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 21
In Greene County district court Robert E. Barnard Jr, 54, of Des Moines was sentenced to two days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault, amended from domestic abuse assault- display or use weapon. He was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge. He must pay $213.25 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 7 against Guadalupe Rubio Fuentes of Houston, TX, on a charge of providing false identification. Rubio Fuentes was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Roger Dean Hicks of Rippey, animal neglect- no death or serious injury; and Brooke Renae Venteicher of…
Read MoreIn support of Cipperley Price for county supervisor – Evans McWilliam
Linn is a candidate in Greene County for county supervisor. As a neighbor and friend I know her strong, caring values as a mother, military veteran, wife, veterinary technician, garderner and land steward, and friend of humans and animals. These values I see reflected in her husband, three children, her animals and land, her work experiences and her community work.…
Read MoreKaren Cunningham, 1943 – 2020
Karen Ruth Wisecarver Cunningham, daughter of Harold and Elsie Schultz Wisecarver, was born December 20, 1943, in Bryn Mawr, PA. Karen died at the Greene County Medical Center Long Term Care Center in Jefferson on August 23, 2020, at the age of 76 years. Karen lived in Pennsylvania until the family moved to Fairfield when she was 10 years old.…
Read MoreVFW to serve beef & noodles dinner Thursday
VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting a meal Thursday, Aug. 27, at the VFW hall on the east side of the downtown square in Jefferson. Serving will be from 5 to 7:30 pm. The meal will include beef and noodles over mashed potatoes, corn or beans, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to…
Read MoreSchool board wants more info before deciding fate of 1952 gym
Construction, technology purchases also on agenda The future of the gymnasium at the former Greene County middle school will be determined in the next couple of months, but it appears the building’s days are numbered. Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen reported to the board at its Aug. 19 meeting that Jeramie Hinote is no longer interested in acquiring the…
Read MoreGrCo school board discusses face masks
Majority of board ignores advice of retired physician The debate that has been taking place for months about wearing masks to reduce the spread of Covid-19 had its time at the regular meeting of the Greene County Schools board of education Aug. 19. The discussion was part of an agenda item, “reopening protocol update.” The reopening protocol approved by the…
Read More‘Imagine YOUR Story!’ summer reading recap
Once upon a time 126 children went on book adventures all summer long. They climbed beanstalks, wove straw into gold, rode bicycles, visited their grandmas and the three bears, built houses, kept an eye on that big bad wolf, and read until the wee hours of the morning. And throughout the summer, they maintained and improved their reading skills and…
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