Wednesday was a day that was long coming and won’t be forgotten by the dozens of people who passed by the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. Nine bells were taken down from the top of the bell tower where they’ve hung, without strikers, for 50 years. Those bells, and another 14 that were purchased since construction of the bell tower was…
Read MoreDay: September 21, 2016
Plaque walk features seven historic presentations
About 80 persons strolled around the courthouse square Sunday and heard presentations about seven nominees to be honored with a bronze plaque on one of the brick pedestals.
Read MoreFlu vaccine clinics start this week
Drive-up, after work convenience this Wednesday Football, soup suppers and flu shot clinics are three sure indicators that it’s autumn. The public health department at Greene County Medical Center is holding the first of its community flu shot clinics this coming week.
Read MoreLansman to speak at ‘Community Conversations’ Oct. 6
Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities will lead the ‘Community Conversations’ series Thursday, Oct. 6. The monthly series is hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Fellowship and snacks will be available a 5 pm and the discussion will begin at 5:30.
Read MoreKristie Hurley joins RSVP 55+ staff
The RSVP 55+ volunteer program will host an open house Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Greene County Extension & Outreach office to introduce Kristie Hurley as the new Greene County volunteer coordinator. As the Greene County RSVP volunteer coordinator, Hurley will plan, develop and implement volunteer services delivered by county residents age 55 and older. The grocery assistance program (GAP),…
Read MoreThis election proves it’s a misogynist world
~a column by Colleen O’Brien In an interview with Hillary at “Humans of New York,” she said this: “I was taking a law school admissions test in a big classroom at Harvard. My friend and I were some of the only women in the room. I was feeling nervous.I was a senior in college. I wasn’t sure how well I’d…
Read MoreRegister soon for JPRD tumbling, Chef 4 a Day
The Jefferson park and recreation department is accepting registrations for several upcoming programs including tumbling and a cooking workshop.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – George Naylor
I don’t want to know! I don’t want to know who my friends are voting for or why, if they are voting for one of the major party candidates for president. For this general election, the algorithm that runs through one of these voter’s brain and heart when they step into the voting booth can only be truly fathomed by…
Read MoreIncome guidelines told for home energy assistance program
Income guidelines for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have been announced. Applications for the program will be accepted on a first come/first served basis at the New Opportunities Greene County Family Development Center on N. Elm in Jefferson beginning Oct. 1 for households with an elderly/disabled member, or beginning Nov. 1 for others.
Read MoreMcFarland Clinic specialist offers new procedure for enlarged prostate
Condition impacts one in four men by age 55 AMES – McFarland Clinic urologist Dr. Damon Dyche has begun treating patients with a new innovative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate. The new treatment called UroLift® System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, while preserving sexual function. Dr Dyche will present…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jim Riley
I personally want to apologize to the future generation on my generation’s lack of support for your education. Every generation must support the following generations. It’s not a requirement but it is the right thing to do for the well-being of our community.
Read MoreGreene Co school board seeks input on next step
The failed school bond proposal was a topic of conversation at the Greene County board of education’s open forum Sept. 14, the day following the election. Board members at the open forum were Mark Peters, David Ohrt and Mike Dennhardt. By design, a quorum of the board is not present, no action is taken, and there is no agenda. Instead,…
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