In the neighborhood

Aug. 17, 2022 Rippey public library…Cara McCoy, Rippey librarian Rippey public library had a successful 2022 summer reading program! We read “Off theBeaten Path.” We started the summer off with a movie, “Big Hero 6.” We had popcorn from our new popcorn machine donated by Cindy and Mark Devilbiss.  After that, we had weekly programs with an emphasis on our theme. On Tuesdays,…

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Rotary holds school supply drive

The Rotary Club of Jefferson is part of the community-wide effort to provide children from financially challenged families with school supplies for the coming school year. Rotarians recently delivered supplies and $170 in cash to New Opportunities in Jefferson. Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities anticipates up to 200 students will need help with school supplies before school starts Aug. 23.…

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Scranton United Charity drive under way

The Scranton United Charity fund drive is underway with the donor cards ready to be mailed in the near future. Residents in the Scranton community will receive a letter in their mail asking for a donation. For many of the organizations, this is the only fund drive of the year. Organizers ask that residents give generously to assist in funding…

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Casino donates to food pantry

Wild Rose Casino and Hotel Jefferson has announced a $5,000 donation to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. Established in 1993, the ARC in Jefferson provides no-cost food donations to area families in Greene County. In 2019, the organization moved to its current facility to keep up with the need.  Shirley Haupert, director of the ARC, was…

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