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….
When a storm is brewing, this road crew is preparing
Road foreman Tim Farris is shown here with the brine truck, a tank that holds a water and salt solution that will keep ice from forming down to about 10 degrees below…
Measure twice, cut once
Blonde Chick with A Hammer owner Jess Cook cuts a piece of wood for her next creation. by Bridget Weishaar Jess Cook of McLouth describes herself as creative, very motivated, determined when…
Celebrating a century of life
Trebbe joins the centenarian club
Lois Trebbe will turn 100 years old this Saturday, Jan. 14. She attributes her longevity to keeping her mind sharp and her body active. by Holly Allen This week marks a major…
Leaping lizards!
Changing the conversation about
creepy crawlies, one reptile at a time
SubZero, an Argentine black and white Tegu catches are ride on Seth Butner’s back at the Nortonville Public Library. by Bridget Weishaar Scales and tails and fangs, oh my! Most people would…
Meriden’s 1890 Ice House awarded grant for renovations to historic downtown building
Brothers Jerry Cozadd and Derek Cozadd of Meriden have purchased the historic downtown building at 111 E. Main Street. They plan to revitalize and renovate the historic property before its reopening as…