Middle school students who enjoy the Webb House raised money to make school more enjoyable, too. A dance Oct. 27 at the Webb House raised $225 that will go toward playground equipment at the middle school. Pictured are (from right) student organizers Brian Burris, Andrew Martin and Gabe Fincel giving the cash to principal Shawn Zanders.
Read MoreDay: November 12, 2017
Grow Greene makes unexpected donations
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation made $5,000 donations to VFW Post 9599/American Legion Post 11 and Youth and Shelter Services on Friday. Grow Greene provides the funds as good will in bettering the lives of persons in the county. For the past two years Grow Greene has made a donation in the fall to unexpecting organizations. In 2017 they gave…
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary introduces Ram of the Month awards
Greene County Elementary is naming one student in each grade the GCE Ram of the Month rather than the Bucket-Filler awards that were done the past two years. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to pool
Beta Tau Delta members Sandra Drewry (left) and Deb Wills (right) presented a check for $700 to Vicky Lautner, Jefferson park and recreation director, to be used for the Jefferson swimming pool. Lautner said the donation will be used to purchase tables made from recycled plastics for the snack area and benches to go around the pool.
Read MoreCongregate meal program doing well…
…but finances aren’t The board at the congregate meal site at the Greenewood Center in Jefferson is dealing with good news and bad news. The good news is that a lot of seniors participate in the program. During the year that ended June 30, a total of 21,000 meals were served, either at the site or via home delivery. Greenewood…
Read MoreFFA members to national convention
The Greene County FFA officers traveled to the 90th national FFA convention and expo in Indianapolis, IN, Oct. 25th-28. At the convention students heard keynote speaker Laila Ali who inspired them with motivational stories from her own life and encouraged them to reach for their full potential. At the expo officers took part in leadership workshops and met FFA members…
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