Eric 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.…

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Sheriff’s report

Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Aug. 29: At 8:02 am a deputy investigated a reported accident in the 1400 block of W Ave in Junction Township. The deputy found that a phone had fallen off a vehicle and self-reported an accident. At 10:08 am the sheriff, a deputy, and Grand Junction…

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View 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…

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