Persons pleaded not guilty to charges in Greene County district court as follows: Morquett Borlin Jackson, 38, of Fort Dodge, fraudulent practice second degree and gambling- avoid setoff; and Zein Mohammed Ibrahim, 36, of Harcourt, stalking- violation of protective order. Trial dates were set for Aug. 22 in both cases. Cases were initiated in district court during the week ending…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending June 30
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 with a $15.75 surcharge was entered June 28 against Sarah Dawn Schwery of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Robert Charles Harvilicz of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia (two separate cases); Andrew Lee Jensen of Jefferson, theft-…
Read MorePorch Fest this Sunday
Musicians will perform from the porches of homes in the Russell Park neighborhood Sunday in Porch Fest 2023. Similar to a progressive dinner, audiences are invited to move from location to location for each “course” or a five-course concert. Those who attend should bring lawn seating (chairs or a blanket), and a beverage if they desire. (Adult beverages are permitted…
Read MoreTunes & Treats in Churdan July 4
The Churdan library staff and board and the Town and Country Band will celebrate the Fourth of July with Tunes & Treats Tuesday, July 4, in the Churdan city park. The library will serve ice cream sundaes, brownies a la mode and root beer floats starting at 6:30 pm. A free will donation will be accepted, with proceeds going toward…
Read MorePancake breakfast Saturday
Grand Junction fire and rescue will serve its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, July 1, from 7 to 10 am at the Grand Junction Community Center. The menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 5-12. Children younger than 5 eat…
Read MorePalmer praised, thanked at last meeting as Jeff city administrator
Retiring Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer attended his last city council meeting in that capacity June 27. Palmer’s retirement is effective July 7; the next council meeting is July 11. He thanked the council, calling his 15-year tenure “a good ride.” He credited the council as having “generated a lot of ‘can-do’ attitude that has permeated out to the general…
Read MoreFarm Bureau members invited to county fair barbecues
Greene County Farm Bureau president Brent Schroeder alerts local Farm Bureau members that they will soon receive a membership thank you postcard in the mail which is good for two meals at the Greene County Fair the evening of Friday, July 14, or Saturday, July 15. Friday evening the Greene County Cattlemen will be grilling and Saturday evening the Greene…
Read MoreRam softball team at 17-5 as regular season winds down
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team had a four-win week last week, increasing their season record to 17-5. The Rams hosted West Marshall Monday, June 18, taking the win 2-1. There were no runs in the game until the Rams scored two in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Trojans had another at…
Read MoreRough week for Ram baseball
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Last week, the Greene County Rams baseball team lost all four games, putting their season record at 2-17 as the end of the season approaches. The Rams hosted West Marshall on Monday, June 19, falling 14-3. At bat, Greene County had four hits, three singles with a double from Brayden Roberts. Camden Jacobs…
Read MoreBrenda Muir signs off as 31 years as school board secretary
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Brenda Muir, the business manager and board secretary for Greene County Schools, is retiring after 31 years of service. Muir, a 1977 graduate of YJB High School, started her career at East Greene in 1992, spending 14 years with the district before working for Jefferson-Scranton until the schools combined in 2014. Through her…
Read MoreToby KID at Jamaica library July 6
The Jamaica public library will host Friendship Adventures Thursday, July 6, at 6 pm at the Jamaica Community Center. This interactive show features master performer Toby KID. There will be singing, magic, dancing and lots of silliness. All are invited. This program is part of the Jamaica public librarySummer 2023 reading program. Literacy is a priority for our nation’s youth.…
Read MoreAnother successful Scranton Youth Fishing Day
The 11th annual Steve Squibb Memorial Scranton Kids Fishing Day was held Saturday, June 3, at the Scranton Pond Park. A good-sized group of youngsters and their parents enjoyed guest speakers with some lucky door prize winners. Following the educational portion of the program, the youngsters and parents cast their lines into the pond. Some were lucky to catch fish…
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