Letter to the editor – Catherine Wilson

To the editor: I am a 1995 graduate of Jefferson-Scranton and I’m also the parent of three current students who will be fourth-generation graduates of Jefferson schools. In addition to being a parent, I’m also a business owner in town and I know the upcoming bond will affect me both personally and professionally. I’m willing to do this. 

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Paxton provides comparisons for laborshed study

The laborshed employment study released by Midwest Partnership last month provides information for comparisons of Greene County employment opportunities now and three years ago, before the addition of a Hy-Vee grocery store and Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Of particular interest is the number of county residents going to other counties to work. Greene County Development Corporation executive director Ken…

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First Trivia Night next Tuesday

Joint project of Jefferson public library and Jefferson Elks All “know-it-alls” and “smart cookies” who have a penchant for “useless knowledge”, as well as families who want to be sure their thinking caps still fit before the start of school, are invited for an evening of trivia competition Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The fun begins…

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