Budget requests filled the agenda at the Greene County board of supervisors regular meeting on Jan 20. Pete Russell, treasurer, and Ian Wilkinson, president, of the Jefferson Area Chamber explained the change in name from Greene County to Jefferson Area. Russell said, “People are more likely to search online for area activities and attractions if a city name is used…
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Rotary gives $10K in auction proceeds to ARC
The Jefferson Rotary Club on Monday presented a check in the amount of $10,299 to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) represented by Shirley Haupert. The check was distributed as the result of “fund-a-need” donations for this purpose made by generous donors at the club’s 21st annual charity auction held in November.
Read MorePut in my place by the past
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Tramping through an archeological dig has so far been the biggest treat of being a guest in Italy. The Etruscan town of Vulci (vull-chee), about 45 minutes from where I’m staying, was founded in the 9th century before Christ. By the 4th to 6th centuries BC, it was a major trading port in what is…
Read MoreFarm Bureau treating P-C fans to free popcorn Friday night
Greene County Farm Bureau will sponsor a free popcorn night at the Paton-Churdan varsity girls and boys basketball games against Coon Rapids – Bayard Friday night, Jan. 24, in Churdan. The girls game will begin at 6 pm followed by the boys game at 7:30. A few lucky fans will also have the opportunity to take home a “Greene County…
Read MoreScranton library looking for new logo
The Scranton library board and staff invites artists to design a logo to accompany the library’s new tagline, “Beyond Books.” The logo must include the library’s name – H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library, the tagline, and creativity. Designers should consider what the tagline means to them personally, and ways people use the library in addition to checking out…
Read MoreReminder: Grow Greene County grant cycle is open
The Grow Greene Gaming Corporation reminds organizations in Greene County that its competitive grant application is available for 2020. The application can be found on the Grow Greene County website, www.growgreenecounty.org, along with guidelines regarding funding requests.
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