The Holiday of Lights, hosted by the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary, has added a festive touch to the spacious gathering area at the front of the medical center. A wide variety of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, door decorations and centerpieces – 43 items in all – are being sold by silent auction now through Friday, Dec. 16. Bidding will…
Read MoreDay: November 24, 2019
Betas donate to Webb House
Beta Tau Delta’s Mission statement is: To enrich the lives of Greene County children, to widen their wonder, open their possibilities, improve their health, and increase their knowledge, while inspiring sisterhood among members. Beta Tau Delta has provided support to the Webb House for longer than 20 years, as this program is a great example of its mission.
Read MoreKids can send letters to Santa and get mail back
Santa Claus will be leaving a special mailbox for children to drop off letters to him before Christmas. Santa’s Mailbox will be positioned near the entrance of the Welcome Center in the Thomas Jefferson Gardens on Dec. 1. Children are invited to write their wishes and thoughts for Santa from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15. Children can expect a letter…
Read MoreConstruction update: Career academy, high school
Sam Harding, owner’s representative for the career academy and new high school, provides a monthly progress report at the Greene County Schools regular board meeting. Harding reported Nov. 18 “the structure is starting to come along” before showing 38 photos he and technology director Brent Gerzema took Nov. 15. Empty wiring reels, welded steel plates, duct work and more were…
Read MoreNew entry vests for JPD
Prestige Automotive of rural Scranton recently donated entry vests for each of the Jefferson police department’s patrol vehicles. Officers wear the vests when they respond to situations involving firearms.
Read MorePheasant hunting on Thanksgiving as traditional as pumpkin pie
For many Iowans, a Thanksgiving Day pheasant hunt is as much a part of the holiday tradition as football, battling over the last turkey leg and an afternoon nap, and this year’s outing may be one of the best.
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