~a column by Colleen O’Brien Yesterday I attended a vigil for the massacre of 49 people in Orlando, Florida, that erupted in the early morning hours a week ago Sunday, on June 12. The service was in a small Florida town far south of the big city that is home to Disneyland and Pulse Nightclub. The city council of this…
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Four injured, no fatalities in head-on crash on Highway 30
Four persons, including a Scranton man, were injured in a head-on collision today on Highway 30 near the Raccoon River between Jefferson and Scranton, but there were no fatalities.
Read MoreDeadline near for Greene County Quilt Show
Plans are in full swing for the Greene County Quilt Show Aug. 5-7 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Vendors, demonstrators, concessions, and quilt racks are accounted for. What is still needed is quilts. All area quilters are reminded that the deadline for entering quilts is Saturday, July 2 (postmark).
Read MoreMusic and an ice cream social at the Methodist Church Sunday
The First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will host an afternoon of music followed by an ice cream social Sunday, June 26, at the church at 307 S. Wilson.
Read MoreNew security cameras for schools, but no buzzer system
Greene County school buildings will have updated security, but visitors will be able to enter without being “buzzed in” as discussed at previous board meetings. The board of education at its June 15 regular meeting approved spending $48,179 for hardware and software to upgrade security cameras installed in 2005 and in 2007.
Read MoreMusic and art at Prairie Blue
Singer/songwriter Phil Lee will perform at Prairie Blue Creative Arts Saturday, June 25, at 8 pm. As a “house concert,” attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages, and a hat will be passed for the musician. Lee’s CD, Some Gotta Lose (Paookaville) will be available for purchase. Persons who want more information about the performance or to…
Read MoreDelinquent tax sale manageable in size
The annual delinquent tax sale was completed without problems Monday morning. About 40 bidders crowded the board room at the courthouse to “purchase” a total of $59,250 in delinquent taxes on 124 parcels in the county.
Read MoreNew computers update services at the Marchant Library in Scranton
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library of Scranton recently updated its computers and software to provide better service to the community. Shown at four of the new machines are (from left) trustees Chantel Kirk (vice president), Bill Scrivner, Jan Morlan (secretary), and Dave Dideriksen (president) with director Sheryl Hoyt.
Read MoreAmending urban renewal plan slated for public hearing
Guaranteeing future funding for restoration of Jefferson’s downtown district is the purpose of a public hearing slated for the Jefferson city council’s June 28 meeting. The public hearing on an amendment to the city’s urban renewal plan will begin at 5:30 pm.
Read MoreMini grants available for downtown façade fix-ups
The design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street reminds building owners in the Main Street district that mini grants of up to $250 are available for building improvements. The purpose of the grants is to improve the historic exterior appearance of the buildings. Eligible projects to be considered for funding include paint, tuck-pointing, replacement of windows and doors, and removal…
Read MoreGJ volunteers back at fundraising, this time for pool repairs
The Grand Junction municipal pool is empty this summer and its long-term future depends on volunteer fundraising outside the city’s budget. The city council at its June 13 meeting detailed for about 15 residents in attendance the problems that prompted the decision not to open the pool. The council knew repair was needed, but guards were hired and the pool…
Read MoreSchool board discusses attendance, gaming funds
Also okays bus barn lease Changes to the attendance policy and the use of Grow Greene County funds were both discussed at the Greene County Schools board of education regular meeting June 15, but decisions weren’t made on either matter.
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