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The Sue Lulf Memorial Run kicked off Jefferson’s Days of ’59 festivities on Saturday, July 15. They had a total of 185 people register for the event. Submitted photo

Jefferson has record breaking Days of ’59

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Another summer comes to a close as the City of Jefferson hosted hundreds of people throughout their annual Days of ’59 festivities July 12-16. The Days kicked off with a record turn out of the annual Jefferson Fire Department Texas Hold ’Em tournament on July 12 at Bud’s Bar.
Children have been learning the fundamentals of golf for many years through the Junior Golf program held at the Pointe Golf & Event Center every June and July. Photo by Shannon Jost • timesleader1@gmail.com

Learning the fundamentals of golf

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Students of Elk Point-Jefferson have a rare ability to participate in a Junior Golf program every summer thanks to local volunteers. For the last 16 years Darrell Stone and Brian Wells have headed the Junior Golf program held at the Pointe Golf & Event Center on Mondays in June and July.
William Schwier, file photo from 2009.

Former police officer sentenced to 37 months for possession of child pornography

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023

A Wasilla, AK man was sentenced Friday, June 30 to 37 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography in his home. According to court documents, Matthew William Schwier, 39, knowingly possessed over 100 still images and multiple videos depicting children being sexually abused. Schwier pled guilty on August 31, 2022, to knowingly possessing child pornography. After serving his sentence, Schwier will be on federal supervised release for 7 years. Schwier will have to pay $15,000 in restitution to his victims.

EPJ board discusses budget

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board met July 10 in regular session to discuss the budget and adjourn the board from 2023 and begin the fiscal year 2024 board of education. The board convened at 5:30 p.m.

Elk Point to look at drainage issues

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Three residents appeared before the council to discuss drainage issues on their respective properties. Doug Briese, Richard Peasley and Greg Hovland each had some type of drainage issues to present to the council.
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