The Jefferson city council had the first of what may be several discussions of ways to address the number of dead trees on private property. The city has removed more than 450 dead trees from the city-owned right-of-way between sidewalks and streets, with about 150 still remaining. The council’s streets committee and city administrator Scott Peterson have drafted a plan…
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Jeff council approves funding for Bell Tower Foundation’s promotions plan
The Jefferson city council at its Aug. 27 meeting approved $12,500 in funding for the Bell Tower Foundation to spend on a marketing plan for 2025. The city had already allocated $7,500 to the bell tower. Carole Custer, past president of the Foundation after 14 years as president, presented the plan. Custer said the additional funding will increase awareness of…
Read MoreRam football team looking to get back to ‘Ram’ football
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams football team will be looking to rebound after a three-win season a year ago. Before last season, the Rams were coming off of back-to-back eight-win seasons and hadn’t lost more than five games since the 2017-18 season. Last year, the Rams finished with a record of 3-5 and missed…
Read MoreRam volleyball looks to improve on last year’s season
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams volleyball teams’ regular season is upon them as they look to improve upon a promising season a year ago. The regular season was scheduled to begin on Tuesday with the Mustang Varsity Volleyball Invite at Dallas Center- Grimes High School. This Rams squad is looking to improve on their…
Read MoreGreene County cross country team looking to build on success
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal After seeing success last season, the Greene County Rams boys and girls cross country teams will look to repeat that. Last year, the Ram boys finished eighth overall at the state qualifying meet, so they missed out on state as a team. However, Noah Hinote finished 18th overall and earned a spot at the…
Read MoreEric Eliserio, 1988 – 2024
Eric James Eliserio, aged 36, passed away August 27, 2024, surrounded by his friends and family. Eric was born on May 28, 1988, in Ames. He grew up and made his home in Jefferson. He was a devoted and loving father, raising his two sons, Nathan and James, in Jefferson with his fiancée, Haley Hitchcock, and first wife, Stephanie Eliserio.…
Read MoreSheriff’s report, August 2024
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Aug. 31: At 8:02 am a deputy removed debris from the roadway in the 1600 block of U Ave in Junction Township. At 3:15 pm a deputy investigated a violation of a no contact order in the 1100 block of Livingston St in Churdan. At 6:03…
Read MoreView from my window – Equality, equity
~a column by Mary Weaver Most of us are aware that we are living in an historical moment, with a female being nominated as a candidate for President of the United States this past week. Though Hillary Clinton was previously nominated for that position the “vibe” appears to be different at this moment. It seems appropriate to provide a column…
Read MoreDeal’s Orchard next ‘insiders tour’ location
Get “insiders” look at local manufacturers/businesses with exclusive tours For the third time this summer guests will experience a unique “insiders tour” of a local business. On Thursday, Sept. 19, Deal’s Orchard will host this after hours event from 5:30 to 7 pm. The “insiders tours” are organized by the Economic Vitality team of Jefferson Matters for local residents to learn…
Read MoreMalignant instigator of the amygdala
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Things I wonder about contrarians – those who say “no” immediately, no matter what you ask them, and those who are negative about people that if they had any brains would not denigrate (revered war heroes, women who aren’t beautiful, overweight people, especially if they themselves, the contrarians, are overweight). Why would anyone who blatantly…
Read MoreSupervisors, county attorney discuss how best to oppose Summit’s proposed CO2 pipeline
Summit hosting required public info meeting Aug. 28, 12 pm, Clover Hall, Jefferson The Greene County supervisors expect to consider at their next meeting a resolution in opposition to the carbon dioxide pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions to run southwest between the ethanol plants in Grand Junction and Coon Rapids. County attorney Thomas Laehn had earlier agreed to draft…
Read MoreSupervisors hear of safety concerns at county park, update to magistrate courtroom
County conservation director Tanner Scheuermann and county engineer Wade Weiss discussed safety issues at the county parks during the county board of supervisors Aug. 26 meeting. Scheuermann reported recently receiving an email from someone with safety concerns at Squirrel Hollow park. The particular concern was a pair of railings near the picnic shelter at the top of a steep cliff.…
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