Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 23

In Greene County district court Christian Miles Long, 22, of Missouri City, TX, was sentenced March 20 to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to operating without owner’s consent, amended from burglary- third degree motor vehicle. He was fined $855 with a $128.25 surcharge. He was also sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of burglary-…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 23

In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Aug. 23 as follows: Mitchell Kenneth Venteicher of Jefferson, violation of a protective order- three counts; Devin William Holm Morales of Jefferson, violation of no contact order; Chad Anthony McCollom of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Tracy Matthew Anderson of Jefferson, disorderly conduct- loud raucous noise.

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Rotary awards grants, plans for 2024 auction

The Rotary Club of Jefferson awarded more than $16,000 from its annual auction to not-for-profit projects and entities that serve Greene County. Proceeds from the auction have been distributed since 1999 with more than $600,000 going to non-profits, schools, youth, community projects of all sizes and other initiatives. In addition, the club also awards $8,000 in scholarships to Greene County…

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