JeffCountyNews

12/22/2015

District 11 volunteer firefighters are equipped with new clothing, boots, and helmets and got a bargain price, reports Fire Chief Jason Nellis.

http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2015/12/firefighters-outfitted-with-new-bunker-gear/

Photo by Clarke DavisDistrict 11 Fire Chief Jason Nellis and his son, Jett, 17 months, display one of the new helmets and some of the gear along with John Shipley at the fire station.

08/14/2012

Davis Publications Inc. sponsored a Funny Faces Contest at the Jefferson County 4-H Fair. Check out the winners and a photo gallery. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/08/photo-gallery-funny-faces-contest-at-the-4-h-fair/

08/08/2012

Unofficial election returns in Jefferson County Tuesday night had Wayne Ledbetter being elected county commissioner over Kyle Brown from the 2nd District and Sheriff Jeff Herrig easily defeating his challenger, David Christy, in the Republican primaries. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/08/herrig-ledbetter-are-winners-in-tuesdays-election/

Unofficial election returns in Jefferson County Tuesday night had Wayne Ledbetter being elected county commissioner over Kyle Brown from the 2nd District and Sheriff Jeff Herrig easily defeating his challenger, David Christy, in the Republican primaries.

08/04/2012

Jefferson County Fair opens Tuesday in Valley Falls. Read about one family from Valley Falls who is busy getting ready. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/08/jefferson-county-fair-opens-tuesday-in-valley-falls/

The Frakes’ household in Valley Falls is crazy-busy all the time, says mother of four, Jeanie Frakes, but as her kids are getting prepared for fair time, the busyness seems amped. Three of her kids are in the Valley Victors 4-H club and will be presenting either animals or arts and crafts at the fai...

08/04/2012

Republican voters will decide who fills two important elective offices in Jefferson County when the primary election is held Tuesday, Aug. 7. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/08/gop-voters-will-decide-sheriff-commissioner-races-tuesday/

06/28/2012

John Bower, a Jefferson County icon and idol to many, has died. Bower passed away at home on June 18. He celebrated his 100th birthday this past December. He is most known for his decades of service in the Kansas House of Representatives and leading the charge against liquor by the drink during the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/06/local-icon-john-bower-passes-away-at-age-100/

He is most known for his decades of service in the Kansas House of Representatives and leading the charge against liquor by the drink during the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

06/28/2012

Wheat Harvest began June 5 for members of the Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association who took their 80-year-old binder to the field. Harvest will end the weekend of July 20-22 when those bundles are put through a threshing machine for the entertainment of those who attend the Meriden Threshing Show. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/06/80-year-old-binder-creates-wheat-bundles-for-annual-threshing-show/

Wheat Harvest began June 5 for members of the Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association who took their 80-year-old binder to the field.

06/28/2012

The Kendall Memorial Swimming Pool staff has kept busy this summer with those who have been attending the refreshing getaway in Valley Falls. On average, about 70 people attend the pool daily. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/06/as-temperatures-climb-into-triple-digits-valley-falls-pool-gets-busy/

The Kendall Memorial Swimming Pool staff has kept busy this summer with those who have been attending the refreshing getaway in Valley Falls. On average, about 70 people attend the pool daily. This number has decreased slightly due to the reopening of the Oskaloosa pool and summer sports.

06/28/2012

Eighteen-year-old Dale Hupe of Perry can’t remember a time that he wasn’t fascinated by airplanes. That fascination has led to flying lessons, a pilot’s license, and an Air Force ROTC scholarship to pay for his full education at the University of Kansas for four years. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/06/perry-lecompton-grad-lands-full-ride-ku-rotc-scholarship/

Eighteen-year-old Dale Hupe of Perry can’t remember a time that he wasn’t fascinated by airplanes. That fascination has led to flying lessons, a pilot’s license, and an Air Force ROTC scholarship to pay for his full education at the University of Kansas for four years.

06/21/2012

The Kansas Prairie Quilters invite everyone to enter a beloved quilt in its show Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, at the Oskaloosa Presbyterian Church, 105 Jefferson Street. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/06/prairie-quilters-invite-quilt-owners-to-show/

06/21/2012

Former Jefferson County North student and Wi******er firefighter Holly Bodenheimer, 19, presented her senior project in a ceremony at the F.W. Huston Medical Center June 8. For her graduating project last year, Bodenheimer raised money and gathered volunteers to build a helicopter landing pad for the hospital. http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2012/06/jcn-grad-brings-helicopter-pad-to-county-hospital/

Former Jefferson County North student and Wi******er firefighter Holly Bodenheimer, 19, presented her senior project in a ceremony at the F.W. Huston Medical Center June 8. For her graduating project last year, Bodenheimer raised money and gathered volunteers to build a helicopter landing pad for th...