~a column by Colleen O’Brien Joyce Kilmer wrote the poem “Trees” in 1913. It’s a lyrical poem, often quoted (mostly only the first two lines: “I think that I shall never see/A poem as lovely as a tree”) and considered a good memorizing challenge for grade schoolers. I believe in its premise however rhymey and sing-songey it sounds.
Read MoreDay: June 12, 2019
Open house at Churdan library June 23
The public is invited to see the addition and remodeled space at the Churdan public library at an open house Sunday, June 23, from 2 to 4 pm. There will be a short program at 3 pm.
Read MoreJeff council to sell $2.54 million in bonds
Moving forward with tax abatement, zoning for multi-family housing in NW Jefferson The Jefferson city council at its June 10 meeting held a public hearing on a general obligation loan agreement not to exceed $243,000 for construction of a 10-foot wide shared use path along Central Ave from N. Elm St to N. Walnut St.
Read MorePedal tractor pull slated at Scranton’s sesqui June 29
Greene County Farm Bureau is looking forward to participating in Scranton’s Sesquicentennial celebration on Saturday, June 29, by hosting a children’s pedal pull. Kids ages 4 – 11 are encouraged to join a fun afternoon at Greene County Farm Bureau’s pedal pull. It’s a free activity, and all participants will receive a gift certificate to the Twiins Shoppe in Jefferson…
Read MoreCounty benefits from Jeff airport FAA funding
News that the runway expansion project at the Jefferson airport was awarded $2.35 million in supplemental funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, enough to cover the entire cost of the project, was not only good news for the Jefferson city council. It was good news for the county supervisors.
Read MoreScranton library hosts book discussion June 18
All are invited to oin in the new book club discussion for June. The group will meet on Tuesday, June 18, at 4 pm at the Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton. The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu is the book for discussion.
Read MoreFood, craft vendors told for Scranton Sesqui
All are invited to graze through the day at Scranton Sesqui Saturday, June 29. Food vendors will provide a wide variety of items including leg of lamb, lamb burgers, egg rolls, sliders, chicken & rice, Highland Philly cheesesteak, hamburgers, pulled pork, bacon mac & cheese, brisket, burnt ends, pulled chicken, pulled pork, corn on the cob, nachos, gyros, hot dogs,…
Read MoreAll youngsters welcome at Christ Lutheran day camp
Christ Lutheran Church in Jefferson is hosting a Community Day Camp for all youth entering grades 1-6 daily June 24-27 from 10 am to 2:45 pm at the church, located north of Greene County High School at 1201 S. Elm St. There will be a class for 4- year-olds from 10 am to 12: 30 pm.
Read MoreDems plan Day of Action event at Jefferson Gardens Saturday
The Greene County Democrats will join a statewide Democratic Day of Action Saturday, June 15. All are invited to Coffee with a Cause from 10 to 11:30 am at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens in Jefferson.
Read MoreRecord crowd attends indoor fishing derby
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Mother Nature provided a change to the Scranton Kids Fishing Day. Too much rainfall leading up to the event on Saturday, June 1, caused flooding of the pond on the outskirts of Scranton so the organizers moved the event to the Scranton Community Center.
Read MoreFarmers take advantage of drier weather
Iowa farmers finally got the dryer weather they were looking for with 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending June 9, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is the first time this season farmers had more than 5.0 days suitable for field work. This allowed farmers to plant corn and soybeans, cut hay, and…
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