In Greene County district court Michael Paul Hanlon, 38, of Paton was granted a deferred judgment after he pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment- first degree. He was placed on probation to Boone/County Probation for two years. He must pay a $855 civil penalty and restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees not to exceed $750. Court costs were…
Read MoreDay: March 27, 2026
Supervisors delay decisions on Schoolboy Soldiers monument, recycling agreement, solar project
The Greene County supervisors delayed a number of decisions at their March 23 meeting, delaying decisions on a 9-foot-tall monument commemorating the Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey, a 28E agreement with the city of Jefferson for recycling services for rural residents, and a proposed solar project. After taking care of drainage business and an amendment to the FY26 budget, the supervisors…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 27
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 25 against Anthony Charles Kennedy of Ames on a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Kenneth Joseph Bonnette of Scranton, charged with violation of a no contact order; Seth Allen Blumberg of Grand…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – March 2026
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, March 31: At 3:11 am a deputy investigated a suspicious person in the 500 block of S. Wise St in Paton. At 6:56 am a deputy returned to the same location to investigate suspicious activity. At 10:13 am a deputy investigated a complaint of animal neglect in…
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