The Sierra Community Theatre held an open house on Saturday, Sept. 27, to celebrate its reopening after several weeks of interior renovations. Guests toured the updated lobby and auditorium, where they saw the new carpet, tile, and lighting. But the real stars of the show were the faux-leather rocker chairs that replaced the auditorium’s decades-old seating. The event drew an…
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Greene County district court, week ending Sept. 26
In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty to charges as follows: Jay Dolliver Orsack, 58, of Churdan, ongoing criminal conduct- influence enterprise (two counts), pimping/pandering for prostitution; and Stephanie Denise Perry, 68 of Jefferson, gambling- false statement on application. A trial date was set for Oct. 27 for Orsack and for Nov. 19 for Perry. Cases were initiated…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 26
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Brandy Michelle Burrow of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She must pay a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge and $105 restitution to Hy-Vee on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Tanner Dean Bush of…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – September 2025
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff: Tuesday, Sept. 30: At 9:08 am a deputy investigated an attempted burglary in the 900 block of Cedar St in Scranton. At 7:25 pm Kegan Claiser, 26, of Jefferson was booked into the jail on charge of driving while license barred and operation without a interlock device*. Monday,…
Read MoreJeff council OKs purchase of Jet Vac truck for water/sewer crew
The city of Jefferson sewer and water crews will have a “new” tool to clean sewers, lift stations, manholes, catch basins and drains. The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 28 meeting approved the purchase of a 2016 Freightliner Jet Vac truck at a cost of $275,000. With the purchase, the city will no longer contract for sewer cleaning at…
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