In Greene County district court Emily Ann Chiafos, 33, of Jefferson was sentenced Feb. 4 to 30 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. The jail time was suspended and she was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Feb . 5
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $250 fine with a $37.50 surcharge was entered against Tarrin Laurel Thomas of Adel on a charge of interference with official acts. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Shon Renae Blake of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault; and Tristan Isaiah Heese of Dow City, interference with official acts.
Read MoreTeachers receiving Covid vaccines today
Teachers of elementary and special education students at Greene County and Paton-Churdan schools were slated to receive their first dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine today, Feb. 5. According to public health director Becky Wolf, remaining staff in both districts will receive vaccines next week, depending on availability of the vaccine. Wolf said the public health department has had “a…
Read MoreAlliant Energy shares timely info about staying warm
Alliant Energy reminds customers about some common tips to help keep warm and safe during the expected below zero temperatures. The company also wants customers to know that they are prepared to keep the lights on and gas flowing during the upcoming bitter cold days. Here are eight tips to stay warm and safe during colder than normal winter weather:…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
~by State Sen Jesse Green February 4, 2021 This was the fourth week of the legislative session. We continued our work on many important issues in subcommittee and committees, and also had some more floor debate. One of the bills we discussed was Senate File 231, allowing a person holding a special minor’s driver’s license who resides on a farm…
Read MoreCovid update – positivity rate at 4.5 percent
The 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing in Greene County is at 4.5 percent as of Thursday morning, Feb. 4, according to county public health director Becky Wolf. There was one new case diagnosed in the previous 24 hours, seven new cases in the last three days, 10 new cases in the last seven days and 22 new cases in…
Read MoreCounty supes ready to ink $250K commitment to GrCo Early Learning Center construction
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Representatives of the Greene County Early Learning Center in Jefferson updated the county board of supervisors about on-going plans for funding a new facility at the supervisors’ regular meeting on Feb 1. ELC board members Jacque Andrew, Bill Monroe and Donna Sutton, and ELC director Cherie Cervey asked the board for a letter of support…
Read MoreNostalgia, redux
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Looking into old boxes as I putter around my house in reclusive pandemic mode, I find two years’ worth of columns dated 1984 and ’85. “That’s 37 years ago!” I exclaim aloud, unbelieving that that much time has elapsed. I do not feel nearly 40 years older, I think, not looking in a mirror. The…
Read MoreRam grapplers place 11th at Charger Invite
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team was scheduled to host a quadrangular on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The snow storm on Monday and Tuesday forced the cancellation of the event and with postseason tournaments on the immediate horizon, the quad will not be rescheduled. The Ram wrestling team finished in 11th place with 82 points Saturday at…
Read MoreTough week for Ram basketball
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County basketball teams lost to the West Marshall Trojans on Friday, Jan. 29, and to the Roland-Story Norsemen Saturday, Jan. 30. Games against Kuemper Catholic slated for Jan. 26 was cancelled due to weather. Games slated for Jan. 27 were postponed to Thursday, Feb. 4. The Rams will host Nevada Friday, Feb. 8.…
Read MoreBlood drive Tuesday in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Appointments are required. Donors who do not have an appointment will not be able to give blood. Only donors with temperatures lower than 99.5 will be allowed to donate. Blood donors are required…
Read MoreLasagna on the VFW menu for Feb. 11
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary will serve supper lasagna Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu features lasagna, garlic toast and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no indoor seating. Persons need only…
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