The Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation last week made a donation to the New Opportunities, Greene County Family Development Center for $10,000 to assist in meeting the basic needs of families in Greene County over the next year.
Read MoreDay: December 18, 2016
Second week winners told in Chamber Hometown Holidays drawing
Winners in the second week of the Greene County Chamber’s Hometown Holidays drawing are Nancy Eckle (seated, left), who registered at Deal’s Orchard; Glenn Childs (seated, right), who registered at Royal Jewelers; and Deane Keller (not pictured), who registered at Jefferson Family Chiropractic. With the winners are Tracy and Charlie Deal of Deal’s Orchard (standing, left) and Steve Schwaller of…
Read MoreTeachers holding fundraiser at Thursday hoops
The Greene County Education Association is hosting a potato bar supper and bake sale Thursday, Dec. 22, from 5 to 7 pm at the middle school as the Ram basketball teams play the Toreadors of Boone. The teachers are raising money to support the scholarships they award to graduating high school seniors in the spring.
Read MoreReady, set, skate!
Jefferson city crews took advantage of cold weather last week to prepare the ice rink at Chautauqua Park. As of Friday, the ice was smooth and the lights were ready for evening skating. There is no charge for skating. The ice rink was donated several years ago by Jefferson Telecom.
Read MoreFFA awards jackets to 29 new members
The Greene County FFA chapter held its second annual Jacket Award Ceremony and ended its fruit sales fundraiser. On December 9, the ceremony included the FFA officer testimonies, advisor Katie Akers’ remarks, and the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association representative Pat Fields (pictured, left). With Fields is Mason Burkett.
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