A report to the Jefferson city council by the Jefferson tree committee included information about a proposed new project and a dire warning about emerald ash borers. The report was an agenda item at the Nov. 26 council meeting.
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Greene County splits vs. Roland-Story in hoops
December 3 in Jefferson Girls – Greene Co. 46 vs Roland-Story 32 Junior Kayla Mobley scores 18 points; 10 of the 11 players score at least one point. “I wasn’t real sure how we were going to come out in this game. But I couldn’t have been more pleased! Things just went our way tonight,” said head coach Chad Morton. “I…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation funds refrigerator for Rippey Community Center
The Friends of Rippey recently purchased a new refrigerator for the Rippey Community Center at John’s Appliance and TV in Jefferson. Funding for the refrigerator was one of many projects around the county funded in 2013 by the Greene County Community Foundation. Pictured at John’s Appliance are Ned Johnston (left), who serves on the Friends of Rippey board and the…
Read MoreRam wrestlers split dual at Ogden
December 3 at Ogden Greene County 60 Van Meter/Earlham 18 Weight Greene County vs. Van Meter/Earlham 106 Open Forfeit Bailey Tuma 113 Open Open 120 Jacob Challen WBFall 1:10 Luke Costlow 126 Dylan…
Read MoreStrong line-up for Sunday’s Habitat for Humanity benefit concert
Sunday’s “Nativity Festival” in Jefferson, benefitting local projects of Habitat for Humanity, will include performances by nearly 100 musicians in church choirs and two smaller groups, and among their features will be two compositions and an original poem by local artists.
Read MoreLetter to the editor
Dear Editor: A shout out to Linnette Sondgeroth on her retirement this week after nearly 17 years of maintenance work at the Greene County Courthouse. While Linnette has chosen to leave without fanfare, we want to take this chance to say “THANK YOU so much” for all the support and assistance she has provided to so many of us over…
Read MorePaton-Churdan opens hoops season with wins
Dec. 3 in Churdan Girls– Paton-Churdan 66 vs. Southeast Webster-Grand (Burnside) 49 Boys- Paton-Churdan 77 vs. SEW-Grand 46
Read MorePlenty of Christmas cheer in Scranton Dec. 5
Scranton will be the scene of holiday fun and merriment Thursday, Dec. 5. The Friends of the Library will host a bake sale at 1 pm at the library. When the goodies are gone, the bake sale is finished. The Scranton United Methodist Women will serve a soup supper from 5 to 7 pm at the church. The Town and…
Read MoreCookie Parade returns Dec. 7
The annual Cookie Parade hosted by the St Joseph Women’s Council is slated for Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. Along with festive cookies by the bucket, there will be homemade candy, baked goods, Indian tacos and door prizes. As in past years, there will also be a raffle of…
Read More“Jingle into Junction” this Sunday
Area residents are invited to “Jingle into Junction” this Sunday, Dec. 8, for a full afternoon of events. The Grand Junction public library will host an open house from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Holiday refreshments will be served. Tickets for a Holiday Tour of Homes hosted by the Naked Ladies Garden Club will be available at the library. Homes will…
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~by Valerie Ogren Greene County Genealogical Society Meeting Notice The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson Public Library. The program will be given by John and Laurie Meyer. They will be telling about their trip to Germany last summer and locating relatives of John’s grandfather. A short business…
Read MoreLucht publishes Sylvia Porter biography
Tracy Lucht, assistant professor of journalism in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University, recently published “Sylvia Porter: America’s Original Personal Finance Columnist.” Lucht is the daughter of Sue Durlam Lucht of Jefferson. Sylvia Porter (1913-1991) was the nation’s first personal finance columnist. In her book, Tracy Lucht traces Porter’s career as she creates a…
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