~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Jefferson Garden Club One of Jefferson’s most admired houses, and one the town’s few prairie-style structures, will be among the four homes on the Saturday, Dec. 6, Jefferson Garden Club’s Tour of Homes. The home in the 300 block of S. Chestnut St was erected for Percy and Dorothy Gray in 1917. Percy Gray…
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Dessert Concert slated for Dec. 15
The Greene County High School music department will present its annual Dessert Concert Monday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. in the middle school gymnasium. The concert band will perform “Denbridge Way,” “Christmas Winds” and “Military Escort.” The percussion ensemble will perform “Deck Them Halls.” Jazz Band contest selections will include “Secret Love,” “God Bless the Child” featuring Lakota Larson and the…
Read MorePlans okayed for anhydrous storage facility west of Cooper
The Greene County zoning commission and the board of supervisors both held public hearings Monday morning that resulted in giving NEW Cooperative the go-ahead to build an anhydrous ammonia storage facility on Highway 4 south of 310th St in Franklin Township. Changing the zoning of the site from agricultural to industrial was needed.
Read MorePAWS is doing 12 Cats of Christmas
PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society) has an abundance of cats and kittens, and the volunteers would like to see them in forever homes for Christmas. “We are aware that for some, getting a new pet at the holidays might not be the best idea – higher levels of stress, anxiety and excitement may enter into the picture,” a spokesperson…
Read MoreWild Rose Jefferson gives preview of interior
As announced last week with the introduction of Mike Couch as general manager of Wild Rose Jefferson, the $40 million gaming resort and entertainment venue is on schedule to open in early August. Artist renderings of the exterior of the building were shared several months ago. Renderings of the interior are now ready to share as well.
Read MoreFundraiser for LERT trailer Dec. 10
Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson is holding a soup supper and silent auction Wednesday, Dec. 10, as a fundraiser for the LERT trailer. The LERT trailer is part of the Lutheran Emergency Response Team, volunteers who have been trained to help communities during emergencies. It will contain items needed to help families recover from an emergency situation; included will be…
Read MoreWinners told in first week of Chamber drawing
The first drawing in the Greene County Chamber’s Hometown Holidays Christmas Certificate give-away was held Monday. Winners were (seated, from left) Roxanne Gorsuch of Jefferson and 7-year-old Leah McCormick of Churdan. Roxanne registered at Ben Franklin/Radio Shack and Leah registered at Royal Jewelers as she shopped with her grandmother. Pictured with them are (standing, from left) Lori Smith of Ben Franklin/Radio…
Read More‘Let It Snow’ is theme for virtual Charity Ball
If you’ve been humming “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow,” you are ready for this year’s virtual Beta Tau Delta Charity Ball. For more than 75 years, the Christmas holiday season in Greene County was kicked off with Beta Tau Delta’s annual charity ball, complete with a theme, elaborate decorations, an orchestra, and refreshments.
Read MoreJingle and mingle in Junction
Grand Junction residents and all area residents are invited to Jingle and Mingle in Junction this Sunday, Dec. 7. The Community Center committee and Horizons have teamed up to plan a day that is sure to create lasting memories. The Community Center committee will host a bus Tour of Lights to see the Christmas displays at Swan Lake and a…
Read MoreBird-watching trip to Minnesota planned
Area bird-watchers are invited to a Minnesota “Avian Adventure” hosted by the conservation boards of Cass, Sac and Carroll Counties. Destination for the bus trip is the Sax-Zim bog and Duluth, where participants will see a wide variety of birds and enjoy the culture of northeast Minnesota. Target birds include great gray, northern hawk and snowy owls; evening and pine…
Read MoreCommunity tree lighting slated for Dec. 4
Afterward, Santa will welcome children at the top of the Bell tower The second annual Holiday Sparkle Community Christmas Tree lighting will be Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 pm in the Greene County Courthouse. The event will feature caroling, bells, reading of the Christmas story, and Sugar Plum Fairy dancers. The highlight of the evening will be the countdown—led by…
Read MoreScranton council looking at water/sewer staffing
Scranton city officials are considering their options for the operation of their water and sewer departments after long-time operator Dee Jay Byerly submitted his resignation recently. Temporary licensed operators have been obtained but the council is researching alternatives as it heads into the new year.
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