Covid rate declines in Greene County

The 7-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing is at 12 percent as of Monday, Aug. 9, reports Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. She continues to urge the public to wear masks while in public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status because of the “high” level of community transmission of the virus. As of Aug. 9, there have been…

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Norma Neal, 1926 – 2021

Services were held Aug. 10 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Norma Neal, 94, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Kelly Gafkjen, chaplain of Hospice of the Midwest. Hollie Roberts was reader. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Sheryl Sloan. Honorary bearers were Norma’s grandchildren Jerry Wiley, Jeff Wiley, Jolene Wiley, James Neal and Tom Neal. Interment…

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