Greene County district court, week ending May 20

In Greene County district court Anthony Robert Booth, 30, of Perry was sentenced May 18 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to burglary- third degree. He was sentenced to two years after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- third degree. The prison terms are concurrent; both were suspended and he…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 20

In Greene County magistrate court Floyd William Laxon Jr of Jefferson was sentenced May 19 to seven days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault, amended from domestic abuse assault. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He must complete an anger management course. Laxson was fined $105…

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Medical center returning to universal masking

Covid transmission level climbs again Until this week, the level for Greene County has been LOW. As of Thursday, May 19, the level increased to HIGH. Given the current community transmission level and numbers of positive cases, Greene County Medical Center will return to universal masking for all visitors and staff effective Monday, May, 23. The Medical Center and Family Medicine…

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