Board okays early retirement requests for Richards, Sawhill and Roeder The Greene County Schools board of education is again being asked to step back and give students and their parents more control over their schedules. During the fall, high school principal Brian Phillips and superintendent Tim Christensen began a discussion of reducing the number of credits needed for graduation. That…
Read MoreDay: January 19, 2020
School project moving along
Construction of the regional career academy and new Greene County High School is back on schedule, according to Sam Harding, owner’s representative on the project. As owner’s rep, Harding oversees the project closely to be sure work is meeting the district’s specifications.
Read MorePaton-Churdan tells honor rolls
Paton-Churdan has announced its first semester honor rolls. Students on the high honor roll have a grade point of at least 3.6, have no grade lower than a B, and have completed at least five subjects with no incomplete grades. Students on the high honor roll include: Seniors – Kalyssa Baker, Kyla Beyers, Kaleb Fisher, Jesse Knowles, Madi Minnihan and…
Read MoreDems slate Caucus Countdown mock caucus
Tell Feb. 3 caucus locations All voters planning to participate in the upcoming Democratic caucus are invited to Caucus Countdown Monday, Jan. 20, to become familiar with the changes implemented for the 2020 caucus. Caucus Countdown will be held at Jefferson city hall in the second floor council room. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the Caucus Countdown will…
Read MoreRotary names Professional of the Year, Avenues of Service recipient
The Rotary Club of Jefferson recently presented its annual “Professional of the Year” and “Avenues of Service” awards. Sid Jones, president of Home State Bank, was honored as the Professional of the Year. Adam Pederson was recognized as with the Avenues of Service award.
Read MoreRSVP 55+ hosts another successful Lots of Socks drive
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) thank everyone who donated to the 11th annual Make a Difference Day Lots of Socks & More drive. Donation boxes were located around the county during the month of October to collect socks and underwear for needy children in Greene County. Due to the generosity of Greene County residents, approximately 1,410…
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