The Greene County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host a training, “Question. Persuade. Refer.”, Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office, 104 W. Washington St, Jefferson. All community members can play a role in identifying those who may be struggling with mental health challenges including thoughts of suicide. The QPR training with Anthony Santiago,…
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McKinley Robbins breaks school record for wins on the mat
Greene County wrestler McKinley Robbins broke the all-time Jefferson-Scranton/Greene County school wins record at the Perry tournament Jan. 14 with his 148th career victory. The senior surpassed the late Chase Flack, who set the previous mark of 147 wins in 2011. Robbins has lost just six matches in his high school career and sports an undefeated record this winter as…
Read MoreRam wrestlers fifth at Perry tourney
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestlers, including the junior varsity team, saw plenty of mat time last week, winning three duals and placing fifth at the Perry tournament on Saturday. The Rams are scheduled to wrestled Tuesday at home and will wrestle Friday at Perry High School and on Saturday at Urbandale High School. On…
Read MoreGreene County boys win one, lose two on the hardwood
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team added one win and two losses to their season record last week. On Jan. 9, the Rams played at home against undefeated Grand View Christian, falling 98-32. Greene County was no match for the Thunder as they rolled to a 28-6 lead in the first and were…
Read MoreRam girls still winless in hoops
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls basketball team continues their search for the first win of the season after suffering three losses last week. On Jan. 9, the team hosted Grand View Christian, falling 66-30. Grand View Christian rolled to a 23-7 first quarter lead and led 28-15 at halftime. They continued their dominance over…
Read MoreIt took most of a century
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I just finished a great book – and having gone through several weeks of a trying time finding a great one, I was more than ready. This one is called “The Dictionary of Lost Words.” It’s not new but a 2020 book, author, Pip Williams. Her title brought up to me the ‘Lost Boys’ from…
Read MoreSierra Community Theatre hosting Classics Week with free movies, rye tasting
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Movie fans are in for a treat when the Sierra Theatre in Jefferson hosts Classics Week, a free event running Friday, Jan. 20, to Thursday, Jan. 26. All shows begin at 7 pm. The event kicks off on Friday and Saturday, with “North by Northwest,” a 1959 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It was well…
Read MoreSoup lunch Sunday to benefit Carly Rotert
A soup luncheon will be held Sunday, Jan. 22, from 11 am to 12 pm at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The menu includes chili, chicken noodles soup and Spanish rice soup. Carry-outs will be available. A free will donation will be accepted with proceeds going to Carly (Brown) Rotert, who is being treated for Stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma.
Read MoreLocal American Legion post offering college scholarship
Jefferson American Legion Post 11 will offer the Floyd W. Brown Scholarship, a $500 scholarship, to a graduating public school or homeschooled senior. Applications are in the high school guidance counselor’s office. The senior must be the son or daughter of an honorably discharged veteran. One scholarship will be awarded each year. All post-secondary programs are acceptable, including college or…
Read MoreSharon Natzel Boyers, 1950 – 2023
Services will be held January 19 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Sharon Natzel Boyers of Jefferson, formerly of Columbus, OH. Chaplain Jestin Thomas of Kindred Hospice will offer words of comfort. Sheilah Pound will be soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers will be Albert Hester, Camden Bennett, Eric Schocker, Howard Natzel, Jerry Schultz, Larry Hinricksen, Marvin Stern,…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
January 16, 2023 Rippey United Methodist Church, Rev. Cat Stokes, Pastor Tuesdays at 10 am. Fellowship. Everyone Welcome! Sunday Worship service 11 am. Chili Cook-off Fundraiser The annual chili cook-off fundraiser, sponsored by the Rippey public library, will be held Saturday, Jan. 21. Serving is from 11 am to 1 p m or until the food is gone. Cast your kernel for…
Read MoreChili cook-off in Rippey Saturday
The annual chili cook-off fundraiser, sponsored by the Rippey public library, will be held Saturday, Jan. 21. Serving is from 11 am to 1 pm or until the food is gone. Cast your kernel for your favorite chili! Prizes will be given! The menu includes chili, cinnamon rolls, coffee and cold beverages. Lots of fun to go around! A free-will offering…
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