(Edited and updated Sept. 3 with crop damage information) Wind damage gives a new meaning to “Labor Day” Many Jefferson residents spent the Labor Day holiday laboring, cleaning up downed trees and debris after severe weather brought high winds Sunday evening. According to Greene County emergency management director Dennis Morlan, the bulk of the damage was in Jefferson, with only…
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Move-in date set for new Scranton library
The big day is finally near for the new library in Scranton. The move into the H.F. and Maude Marchant Memorial Library on Main Street in Scranton is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 am to 3 pm. If needed, the work will continue on Sunday, starting at 1 pm until completed. Volunteers are needed to help in the…
Read MoreGrassley coming to Jefferson Sept. 3
US Sen Chuck Grassley (R) will visit Greene County next Wednesday at part of his 99-county tour. Grassley will hold a town hall meeting from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center, 204 W. Harrison St, in Jefferson. The public is encouraged to attend. Grassley will comment on timely topics and will take questions from those in…
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