The Churdan public library is excited to begin its summer reading program, Imagine Your Story. Each week youngsters will get a Grab-n- Go story time sack filled with a craft, a snack, a small prize, and a library book. Parents of children who would like to pick up a sack at the library can call 515-389-3423 daily between 1 and…
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‘Can we talk?’
“Can we talk?” Joan Rivers became famous using that line. It was usually followed by a question or a joke that folks might be a bit uncomfortable with. Danielle Weber, doctor of physical therapy and a pelvic floor practitioner at 21st Century Rehab at Greene County Medical Center, wants to talk about a topic women discuss when they’re without men……
Read MoreGrCoHS commencement slated Sunday
Livestreaming available The Greene County High School Class of 2020 will graduate Sunday, June 28, at Linduska Field. Graduates were able to select either an individual walk through or a group graduation ceremony to receive their diploma. Those doing the individual walk through may have as many family members attend as they wish. Those doing the group graduation ceremony should…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 25
In Greene County district court Kenneth Lee Molle, 82, of Jefferson was sentenced June 23 to one year in the county jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. All but two days of the jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 25
In Greene County magistrate court Brett Michael Roberts of Grand Junction pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of a no contact at a phone hearing June 17. He was fined $250 with an $87.50 surcharge. Court costs were $90. Arnold Sinai Ayala Gomez of Perry was granted a deferred judgment after he pleaded guilty to a Department of Public…
Read MoreRam baseball team still looking for win
~by Joseph Beaudet, Scranton Journal intern Greene County baseball lost their fifth game of the season after falling to the Roland-Story Norsemen on Thursday, June 25. The Rams got a largely strong showing out of both their pitchers. Senior Brent Riley got the start and allowed four earned runs and unearned run in 5 2/3 innings of work. Riley walked…
Read MoreRam softball loses fourth game
~by Joseph Beaudet, Scranton Journal intern The Greene County softball team fell to the Roland-Story Norsemen for their fourth consecutive loss on Thursday, June 25. Freshman Emma Hoyle started once again for the Rams. Hoyle allowed no earned runs and six unearned runs in her six innings on the mound. She gave up five hits while walking three batters and…
Read MoreRudy Johnson, 1931 – 2020
Services were held June 27 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Rudolph (Rudy) Walter Johnson, age 88. Rudy passed away peacefully June 25, 2020, while in hospice care at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson. The Rev Charlie Thompson, pastor of Greenbrier Methodist Church, offered words of comfort. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Lula Garnes. Casket bearers…
Read MoreRam baseball falls 8-1 to PCM
~by Joseph Beaudet, Scranton Journal intern Greene County baseball suffered their fifth consecutive loss of the season on Wednesday, June 24. Sophomore Bryce Stalder took the mound to start the game against the PCM Mustangs. Stalder allowed one earned run and three unearned runs. Stalder gave up four hits, walked one batter and struck out two more. Junior Alex Roberts…
Read MoreRam girls shut-out by 9 by PCM
~by Joseph Beaudet, Scranton Journal intern The Ram softball team was held scoreless as they lost to the PCM Mustangs to fall to 1-3 on Wednesday, June 24. Freshman Emma Hoyle got the start for the Rams on Wednesday. In five innings of work, Hoyle allowed eight earned runs and one unearned run. Hoyle gave up seven hits while walking two…
Read MoreMarcia Roeder retiring from school career
~by Joseph Beaudet, Scranton Journal intern Having worked in the Greene County School District for 24-1/2 years, Marcia Roeder has decided that it is time to retire. Roeder worked as a custodian and served as a substitute bus driver during her tenure with the district following an 18-year tenure with a non-profit daycare center in Jefferson. Roeder says she has…
Read MoreSupervisors pave the way for farmers market to open
~by Janice Harbaugh for Greene County News Online The Greene County farmers market could begin July 7 or 14 and run through the early part of September, according to a decision by the Greene County board of supervisors at its regular meeting June 22. Chris Henning, market coordinator, pressed the board for a formal statement about the event, now in…
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