Sheriff Jeff Herrig cited for 40 years employment with the county. by Clarke Davis Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig’s first job in law enforcement was in lake patrol at Perry Lake in…
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Courtney’s LLC adds another generation
Courtney’s LLC employees include the founder Rich, grandson John, daughter-in-law Robin, son Ed, and employee Jessica Miller. by Bridget Weishaar Less than 100 yards away from where the original business first got…
Meriden church to celebrate 150 years
Church historian Marj McClurg has compiled the 150-year history of the Meriden United Methodist Church as it holds its sesquicentennial celebration Sunday. by Clarke Davis The Meriden United Methodist Church will be…
That Smoker takes to the
streets of Jefferson County
Jesse Snyder and Trigg, the smoker, prepare to serve lunch at the Presto gas station located in Grantville. by Bridget Weishaar In today’s fast paced world convenience is everything, so why not…
Perry Lake staff ready for
840,000 summer visitors
Park Manager Kyle Broockerd reports that a number of campingsites have been upgraded and enlarged in the parks at Perry Laketo better accommodate the newer and larger recreational vehiclesthat visit. Playground equipment…
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Chapter
coming to Jefferson County
Aubrey Weishaar, Bridget Weishaar, Daylene Wittman, and Margie McConnaughey pose with finished branded headboards at the end of the day.
Headed to state, Bulldogs
get revenge over Trojans
The McLouth Bulldogs softball team defeated the Troy Trojans in Class 2A regional play and advance to the state tournament May 25-26 in Pratt.
Local hardware to bid adieu after 45 years in business
The legacy of the Winchester Hardware store, located on Wellman Road just outside of Winchester, will come to an end this June. by Bridget Weishaar The year 2023 will mark the end…
Union Pacific Railroad crossings to close for repair
Jefferson County Public Works Director Ben Domann announced Feb. 14 that Union Pacific Railroad would be closing multiple crossings in Jefferson County in order to work on them Feb. 18-20. He made…