The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal, Judge Dennis (O’)Reiling, and his wife, Linda, in a convertible Friday, a day that barely got out of the 30s. by Clarke Davis Magistrate…
County gains Mooney Creek chapter of Pheasants Forever
Andrew Noll, and his dog, Zetta, along with Casey Willyard and Lilly, make up two of the board members of the newly founded Mooney Creek Pheasants Forever Chapter. by Bridget Weishaar Pheasants…
Captured gas-powered data centers, a
new dawn for oil industry, communities
Editor’s Note: Word coming from county officials last week that CCC had sold its land near McLouth is not true. What follows are the owner’s views on a number of things, but…
Oskaloosa woman opens
dog grooming business
Jill Decker of Decker Dog Detailing, Oskaloosa, poses with Sadie and Jazz after their groom. The four legged clients are the beloved pets of Patty Hamm, Oskaloosa City Clerk. by Bridget Weishaar…
OT win puts Kaws on road to state
by Clarke Davis The Perry-Lecompton boys’ basketball team defeated Heritage Christian Academy Saturday night in overtime to capture the 3A sub-state trophy in their home school. Kaws coach Matt Simmons told his…
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…
Change of land use primary focus
of data center hearing Feb. 27
by Clarke Davis A proposal to develop a commercial data center about a mile north of McLouth along the east side K-92 highway will go before the Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission…
1 Shot is all it takes
Jamie Wright and Scott Clabaugh stand behind the bar of Stinky’s Bar in Oskaloosa, the place where GJ’s 1 Shot Bloody Mary Mix all began. by Bridget Weishaar Red Snapper. Virgin Mary….