Students in the Greene County Alternative School Teen Outreach Program recently published their fall 2015 newsletter. The newsletter features two black and white pictures that were photographed and colorized by the students. Some of the images were used for cards for injured soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital.
Read MoreMonth: December 2015
Santa and Mrs Claus visit Scranton
Santa and Mrs Claus came from the North Pole to pay their annual visit to Scranton during the Christmas in Scranton celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Youngsters from the community stopped by the Marchant Memorial Library to tell the jolly fellow and his wife (who resemble Stan and Sandy Gibson) their Christmas wishes. Posing for a family picture with their…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers issued 12 citations and 42 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Program Nov. 22-29. According to police captain Mark Clouse, officers arrested and cited one driver for operating while intoxicated. They issued five citations for stop sign/light violations, one for an equipment violation, and five for “other” traffic violations. They issued 14 warnings for equipment violations, nine…
Read MoreNovember warmer, wetter than normal
November was warmer than usual, but despite that, Jefferson received more snow than usual for the month. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, the average high temperature was 51.6 degrees and the average low temperature was 32.6 degrees. Normal is an average high of 45.5 degrees and an average low of 25.6 degrees.
Read MoreHelp! Santa needs help
Santa needs help this year… more than expected. Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities has put out a call for toys to complete this year’s Toys for Tots project. The Marine Corps Toys for Tots program provides the bulk of the toys each year. Lansman explained that last year she registered to receive toys for 270 children and received a trailer…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival is Sunday
Community concert line-up told The nativity scene has been celebrated through time using interpretive artistic figurines. These works, collectively called a nativity set, will again be the centerpiece attraction as the Nativity Festival returns to Greene County on Sunday, Dec. 13, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson.
Read MoreCouncil funds match for two grant applications
The Jefferson city council approved funds needed for two different grant applications at its regular meeting Dec. 8. After a public hearing at which no comments from the public were offered, the council approved matching funds of up to $15,000 for a Community Development Block Grant in the owner occupied rehabilitation program.
Read MoreChamber to host Santa, a free movie, and more
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce has special plans for the next two Saturdays. All are invited. Santa and Mrs Claus will be in their special Winter Wonderland Saturdays, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, from 10 am to noon. Winter Wonderland is located at the Masonic lodge (formerly Figenshaw Furniture) on the west side of the square in Jefferson.
Read MoreRadon test kits may be available
There may once again be radon test kits available to county residents at no charge if a grant application being submitted by Greene County public health is funded. County environmental health director Chuck Wenthold spoke with the board of supervisors about the grant at the board’s Dec. 7 meeting. The grant would provide 50 test kits that would be available…
Read MoreCompensation board to meet next Monday
The Greene County compensation board will meet Monday, Dec. 14, at 8 am in the board room at the Greene County courthouse. Any salary increase for county elected officials begins with a recommendation from the compensation board to the county board of supervisors.
Read MoreJeff council okays Wild Rose permit cost, bids farewell to Black
The Jefferson city council set the price tag at $5,000 for the building permits for Wild Rose Jefferson. That action was taken at the council’s Dec. 8 meeting. The charges associated with a building permit are to cover the cost of necessary building inspections. City administrator Mike Palmer reminded the council that because state building inspectors would be involved with…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta assists with dental screenings
Just one way Charity Ball proceeds are used Members of Beta Tau Delta assisted with dental screenings at the Jefferson Elementary School Dec. 4 by escorting children to and from classrooms. In addition to assisting the local I-Smile™ coordinator, the organization also provides monetary funding for the program.
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