The Greene County Schools board of education has a full agenda for its regular meeting today, March 22. The meeting is a week later than usual due to spring break last week. The meeting will begin with a canvass of the March 14 special election and administering the oath of office to new board member Steve Fisher.
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New bus procedure starts Thursday for young students
The Greene County Schools are implementing a new bus procedure for all PK-3 students who ride buses to the perimeter stops in Grand Junction, Jefferson, Rippey and Scranton. According to superintendent Tim Christensen, the intention is to enhance the safety of the students.
Read MoreGJ Community Center net zero for energy with solar array
The Grand Junction Community Center met its goal of being a net zero energy building in its first year of operation. Bob Ausberger told the county supervisors on Monday that the building has 7,972 kilowatt hours (kWh) “in the bank” with the Grand Junction electric plant as of Feb. 22. He shared data provided to him by Tom Wind, who…
Read MorePublic meeting on closing Wilson RR crossing
On Tuesday, March 28, at 5:30 pm, the Jefferson city council will hold a public meeting at the Jefferson city hall to gather citizen input about the proposal to close the Wilson railroad crossing. Since the construction of the overpass the use of the Wilson crossing has become less. The possible closure would also contribute to reducing the noise from…
Read MoreSoup and 6-on-6 hoops in Scranton Saturday
Evening will include tribute to Churdan, Paton-Churdan girls state qualifying teams Scranton All School alumni, Scranton Betterment and the city of Scranton are combining their efforts to host an evening of food and fun on Saturday, March 25. The event will utilize the Scranton Community Center (formerly the school building).
Read MoreHolden suspends candidacy
Mike Holden of rural Scranton has suspended his candidacy for county supervisor from District 3, the seat now held by Tom Contner. Holden learned the day after announcing his candidacy that although a portion of his farm property is in District 3, his home is not. Holden lives in District 2, which is now represented by Dawn Rudolph.
Read MoreLamb Producers hold annual banquet, auction
Board honors the late Vern Bancroft The Greene County Lamb Producers came close to the $5,000 mark in fundraising at their annual banquet and auction held March 18 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. A large portion of the funds will support the community lamb barn project, which invites 4-H members who do not have access to animals…
Read MoreEvents, entertainment told for Bell Tower Festival
Planning for the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, June 9-11, is well under way, reports festival co-chairs Brandon Gustoff and Delaney Gibson. “The 2017 festival, themed ‘Back to the Festival,’ has something for everyone. With a bit of new entertainment and events, and some old favorites, this year’s festival is shaping up to be one of the best,” Gustoff said.
Read More2016 Ring Out for Art sculptures now for sale
The three Ring Out for Art sculptures that have been on display on the Bell Tower Festival Plaza in Jefferson since the 2016 Bell Tower Festival are now available for sale by direct contact with the artists. The Iowa sculptors will work with the buyer to move the sculpture to a new location as they’ll soon be replaced by new…
Read MoreElementary spring program slated for March 30
Greene County Elementary students in grades 1-3 will perform their music and movement program Thursday, March 30, in the middle school gym. Performances will be at 1:30 and 7 pm.
Read MoreEmerald ash borer topic of Community Conversation
April’s Community Conversation is about a particularly timely topic – emerald ash borer. Brad Riphagen, Trees Forever field coordinator, will discuss emerald ash borer, which was just recently found in Greene County. Riphagen will have facts on EAB control, how to manage your trees, and important information to help make decisions about the problem.
Read MoreLHA award will honor an outstanding educator
The National Lincoln Highway Association (LHA) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Lincoln Highway Association Outstanding Educator Award. The award recognizes exceptional educators throughout the United States who involve students in projects about the Lincoln Highway.
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