Volunteer Award to Scouts, Elks

Jefferson Cub Scout Pack 534, Boy Scout Troop 534, and Elks Lodge 2306 were recently awarded the Governor’s Volunteer Award for beautifying roadways annually since 1990. The three groups recently picked up debris and cleaned the ditches along a two-mile stretch of Highway 4 south of Jefferson.

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Homelessness topic of Community Conversation Nov. 4

Kyle Kinne and Andy McGinn, co-chairs of the Greene County Homeless Coalition, will speak at the Community Conversations series Thursday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. They will discuss what the coalition is doing to serve the homeless and others in the county. They’ll also provide contact information for persons who…

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Pancake supper Nov. 6 in Scranton

Scranton Betterment will serve a pancake supper Saturday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Scranton Community Center lunch room. Free will donations will be accepted. Persons can call ahead for carry-outs at 515-370-3016. To arrange for delivery in Scranton, call the same number by Friday, Nov. 5, at 5 pm.

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