~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Representatives of the Greene County Early Learning Center in Jefferson updated the county board of supervisors about on-going plans for funding a new facility at the supervisors’ regular meeting on Feb 1. ELC board members Jacque Andrew, Bill Monroe and Donna Sutton, and ELC director Cherie Cervey asked the board for a letter of support…
Read MoreDay: February 3, 2021
Nostalgia, redux
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Looking into old boxes as I putter around my house in reclusive pandemic mode, I find two years’ worth of columns dated 1984 and ’85. “That’s 37 years ago!” I exclaim aloud, unbelieving that that much time has elapsed. I do not feel nearly 40 years older, I think, not looking in a mirror. The…
Read MoreRam grapplers place 11th at Charger Invite
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team was scheduled to host a quadrangular on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The snow storm on Monday and Tuesday forced the cancellation of the event and with postseason tournaments on the immediate horizon, the quad will not be rescheduled. The Ram wrestling team finished in 11th place with 82 points Saturday at…
Read MoreTough week for Ram basketball
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County basketball teams lost to the West Marshall Trojans on Friday, Jan. 29, and to the Roland-Story Norsemen Saturday, Jan. 30. Games against Kuemper Catholic slated for Jan. 26 was cancelled due to weather. Games slated for Jan. 27 were postponed to Thursday, Feb. 4. The Rams will host Nevada Friday, Feb. 8.…
Read MoreBlood drive Tuesday in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Appointments are required. Donors who do not have an appointment will not be able to give blood. Only donors with temperatures lower than 99.5 will be allowed to donate. Blood donors are required…
Read MoreLasagna on the VFW menu for Feb. 11
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary will serve supper lasagna Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu features lasagna, garlic toast and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no indoor seating. Persons need only…
Read MoreMaker’s Brew Cafe open on Scranton Main St
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Mike Winger’s vision is becoming a reality with the opening this week of The Maker’s Brew Cafe on Scranton’s Main Street. The former grocery store has been completely remodeled and updated into an attractive coffee shop with plans to add a cafe later this year. The coffee shop is open now from 6:30 am –…
Read MoreDrive-thru Valentine’s dinner slated
Members of the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will host a drive-thru Valentine’s dinner Sunday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The menu features scalloped potatoes and ham, fruit cup and a Valentine’s cookie. A free will donation will be accepted. The meal is drive-thru only at the church’s south entrance. Meals should be ordered ahead by…
Read MoreLocal Dems plan off-year caucus
With the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats across Iowa begin their efforts for 2021 and 2022. The Greene County Democrats will hold their off-year caucus Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 pm. Democrats will gather to volunteer and to select precinct representatives, three from each of the seven voting precincts, who will head up efforts…
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