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Greenfield Police Department conducts mock DUI crash for GHS studentsPrior to Prom this year, Chief Nate Alderfer headed up a mock DUI crash for the students at Greenfield High School. The students were able to observe first-hand, the response of emergency personnel to a fatal crash that involved a drunk driver. Students learned that one bad decision can end a person's life in an instant.
A special thank you to Air Evac Lifeteam 27, the Greene County Coroner's office, the Greenfield Fire Department, Greene County EMS and the Greenfield School District for helping with this event! |
Lawson added as Greenfield's newest full-time Law-Enforcement OfficerOn April 24, 2026, Officer Terrence Lawson graduated from SWIC Police Academy in Belleville, Illinois. Officer Lawson attended the full-time academy that lasted for sixteen weeks. Chief Alderfer, along with Mayor Meyer and Ward III Councilman, Jeremy Conrad were in attendance to show support for Officer Lawson, along with Lawson's family.
Officer Lawson was was sworn in officially as GPD's newest officer Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at city hall. |
Greenfield Fire Protection District secures $26,000 in grant funds for fire equipmentOn June 11, 2026, Senator Jill Tracy announced recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Fire Grant. On the list was the Greenfield Fire Protection District with $26,000 in funding coming into the community. These funds can be used for life-saving equipment that is used regularly in the continuous efforts exhibited by our fire district's heroes.
"There is an argument by some that grant funding is in fact, taxed money that comes out of citizens' pockets. This is true. This money is divvied up by lawmakers and allocated for grant opportunities such as this. Rather than being upset that the money is not "free", it is best to figure out how to get it back to our community versus anywhere else. The taxation has already transpired by this point. It is in our best interest to keep applying for these grants. The real difficulty is that many of these grants contain long, meticulous application procedures that take government personnel days, weeks, and even months to complete. In a smaller community, this usually means one or two people are spending hours upon hours of their own time trying to secure these funds for the public. I would like to extend my thanks to Colby Crafton of the GFPD, who spent hours of his own time to help secure these funds." - Mayor Brock Meyer |
Pride of Greenfield AwardThe Lions Club and the City of Greenfield would like to present Colby Crafton and Tori Smith with the June 2026 Pride of Greenfield award. They have spent the last year transforming their property, putting in those long hours outside. Thank you Colby and Tori for your ambition, setting the example for our younger generation, all while working long hours, volunteering on the fire department and applying for (and winning) Greenfield grants! Congratulations on this well-deserved award! You are a true asset to this community.
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Officer Aaron Mehrhoff retires after 35 years of law-enforcement serviceAt the May 14, 2026 Greenfield City Council meeting, Chief Nate Alderfer presented Officer Aaron Mehrhoff with a commemorative plaque recognizing his 35 years of law-enforcement service. Mehrhoff served as the Greenfield chief in the 2000s and has remained with Greenfield part-time after joining the Carrollton Police Department as a full-time officer.
The city thanks Officer Mehrhoff for his service to the Greenfield community and the greater Greene County area. |
Greenfield infrastructure sales tax goes into effect July 1, 2026The city of Greenfield recently passed a 1% sales tax where funds will be delegated to infrastructural needs. City officials expect this additional tax to generate $1,500 - $2,500 per month.
"Looking at the larger picture, this tax does not seem to bring in much revenue and we expected that the tax itself was not going to be a money-maker. However, once a stream of income is established and the city can get a good idea of how much funding is being received each month, perhaps this money can be utilized towards a loan for a larger project needing done or something of that nature. The City of Greenfield will continue identifying areas of need and taking action, and this infrastructure tax will be a valuable tool in our belt". -Mayor Brock Meyer |
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