In Greene County district court Jason Dean Smits, 42, of Jefferson was sentenced Sept. 4 to 28 days in jail with credit for time served after he changed his play to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. He was fined $430 with…
Read MoreDay: September 9, 2024
Greene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 6
In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered against Chad Lee Ferguson of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail. He was also fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of public intoxication. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail, concurrent…
Read MoreSpecial two-day sale to precede annual Friends of the Library used book sale
Thanks to some recent, and very generous donations, the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are having a special sale of children’s books and scrapbooking supplies prior to their annual fall book sale. The sale will be held Friday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 5:30 pm and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 am to 1 pm in the library…
Read MoreRam runners claim three medals at WCV meet
The Ram cross country teams had three medalists at the Wildcat Classic hosted by West Central Valley Sept. 5. The two male medalists, Noah Hinote in third place and Brady Carstensen in eight place, helped the Rams to a second place team finish. Rylee Mowrer finished 14th in the girls race, but the team didn’t have enough runners for a…
Read MoreVelma Martin, 1934 – 2024
A graveside service for Velma Martin, 90, of Jefferson, will be held September 10 at Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. Heather Dorr of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will officiate. Velma M. Martin, a cherished mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully September 6, 2024, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Velma was born May 29,…
Read MoreMedical center urges all to LEARN suicide prevention skills
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This is a time to remember those who have lost their lives, to offer support and acknowledgement to those who have attempted or thought of suicide and those whose lives have been impacted. It is also a time to educate ourselves. “It is likely suicide will touch many of our lives,” said…
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