Wells Fargo in Jefferson recently presented the Greene County Fair Foundation with a donation of $2,000. The donation will go toward the foundation’s initiative to replace the swine, sheep, and cattle barns. “Wells Fargo appreciates the hard work of the Greene County Fair Foundation to educate the youth and overall public of the county on agricultural matters,” branch manager Omega Sang said. “This…
Read MoreDay: November 23, 2014
‘Elf on the Shelf’ and snow globes at Jefferson public library
Staff on the children’s side of the Jefferson public library are planning special activities for the holiday season, beginning with an “Elf on the Shelf” story time this Tuesday, Nov. 25. Children ages 4* to 14 are invited from 4 to 5:30 pm for the “Elf on the Shelf” story, a craft and a snack. There is no charge. The…
Read MoreRelay for Life team registration now open online
New this year, no registration fee A holiday gathering is a great time to talk about organizing a team for the 2015 Relay for Life. The Greene County Relay For Life committee on Friday announced online team registration is now open. New this year, there is no registration fee to sign up your team.
Read MoreLow cost spay/neuter clinic part of a trap-neuter-return project Dec. 6
Animal Protection and Education (APE) is holding what may be the first of a monthly low cost spay and neuter clinic for cats Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Milwaukee depot in Jefferson. The clinic is part of a larger trap-neuter-return project to deal with a colony of wild cats living north of the Sparky’s on Highway 30 in Jefferson.
Read More“Grinch-mas” coming to the library
Staff at the children’s library at Jefferson public library is encouraging readers to “grow their heart” this holiday season through the celebration of family reading, giving from the heart, and community service. During the month of December, patrons who bring in a canned or boxed food item (check the expiration date, please), new socks, mittens, gloves, hats or scarves for…
Read MoreComfort food in a dish
Cold weather is soup weather! GreeneCountyNewsOnline shares a recipe for easy corn chowder. The recipe makes a family size batch, but it keeps well as a leftover, too, so it’s good recipe for any household. Click here for the recipe: Easy Corn Chowder
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