Positivity rate for Covid testing is down from last week Greene County public health is offering “one-stop” vaccine clinics through early November. Public health staff will administer flu vaccines and/or Covid-19 vaccines at several clinics. All three brands of Covid vaccines will be available – Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. The Covid vaccine is available for anyone who is…
Read MoreDay: October 11, 2021
Pair of candidate forums slated
The Greene County Education Association is hosting a public forum for candidates for Greene County Schools board of education Monday, Oct. 18, from 7 to 8 pm in the elementary school cafeteria. Teachers and the public will pose questions to school board candidates Catherine Wilson, Cindi Daubendiek, Michelle Fields, Nick Lehman, Sean Sebourn and Bonnie Silbaugh. Voters will elect three…
Read MoreViola Brown, 1929 – 2021
Services were held Oct. 11, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction for Viola Margaret Brown, 92, of Grand Junction. Pastor Steve Ransom offered words of comfort. Casket bearers were Andrew Eggert, Aaron Eggert, Richard Snow, Christopher Snow and Eric Snow. Interment was at the Junction Township Cemetery. Viola “Vi” Margaret Pearson Eggert Brown was born May 5,…
Read MoreLetter to the editor, Lawtons in support of gaming vote
To the editor, As I sat in Arch Ally on a pretty fall day last week, I was thinking about what an impact and improvement this project made in our downtown and community. On the gate hangs a sign that reads funded by Grow Greene County. As I watch the progress on the new, much needed Early Learning Center, I…
Read MoreGrCo choir director Heupel supports gaming referendum
To the editor: I’m writing to encourage voters to say yes to the upcoming referendum on Nov. 2 regarding gaming in Greene County. Thanks in large part to Grow Greene County, our students and community are able to enjoy a fantastic new performance space with our auditorium. Students are able to not only perform in this facility, but some are…
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