Water/sewer rates go up for August bill The Jefferson city council at its June 22 meeting approved the first reading of an amended animal protection and control ordinance to address feral cat colonies, but not without discussion. Council member Matt Wetrich, a wildlife biologist by profession, noted that the proposed ordinance doesn’t address public health concerns raised by feral cats,…
Read MoreDay: June 25, 2021
Greene County district court, week ending June 25
In Greene County district court Zang Thang, 31, of Indianapolis, IN, was sentenced June 24 to 10 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of interference with official acts causing bodily injury. He was also fined $430 with a $64.50 surcharge. He must pay an amount not to exceed $600 restitution for his court…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Tashina Sue Taylor of Jefferson on a charge of domestic abuse assault. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated during the week ending June 25 as follows: Royce Christopher Gonnelly of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Roger Lee Low of Carroll, possession…
Read MoreMed center trustees table new long term care facilities
The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees held its regular monthly board meeting Thursday, June 24. During the meeting a decision was made to table the EGR – Senior Continuum of Care project and focus on providing long term care services within Greene County Medical Center. The decision was based on increased costs of construction and continued COVID-19 uncertainty.…
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