~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library of Scranton recently updated its computers and software to provide better service to the community. Shown at four of the new machines are (from left) trustees Chantel Kirk (vice president), Bill Scrivner, Jan Morlan (secretary), and Dave Dideriksen (president) with director Sheryl Hoyt.
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Mini grants available for downtown façade fix-ups
The design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street reminds building owners in the Main Street district that mini grants of up to $250 are available for building improvements. The purpose of the grants is to improve the historic exterior appearance of the buildings. Eligible projects to be considered for funding include paint, tuck-pointing, replacement of windows and doors, and removal…
Read MoreAppliance cycling in effect this afternoon for Alliant customers
Alliant Energy customers south of Highway 20 and north of Interstate 80 who enrolled for the appliance cycling program will see their air conditioners cycle in 15-minute intervals Thursday, July 21, from 1 to 7 pm. The furnace fan will continue to circulate the cooler, drier air already in the home.
Read MoreSchilling, Petersen to State Fair in Bill Riley Talent Search
Ava Schilling, 10, and David Petersen, 18, were winners in the local Bill Riley Talent Search competition held during FIFTY Fest last Saturday. They are now eligible to compete at the State Fair in August.
Read MoreJuggling, unicycling Hanson Family coming to a library near you
Greene County libraries are hosting the Hanson Family for afternoon ”Recycled Fun” programs Monday, June 20, and Monday, June 27.
Read MoreCounty spelling champs told
Kevin Orfield, scholar extraordinaire of the Jefferson-Scranton class of 2006, added another trophy to his large collection of Greene County spelling bee trophies.
Read MoreWinners told in FIFTY Fest golf tourney
The Bell Tower Festival 4-person best ball tournament at the Jefferson Community Golf Course drew many golfers despite hot weather. Golf course manager Micah Destival noted that many of the golfers were not pass holders, providing him and the golf course staff a chance to showcase the course to visitors.
Read MoreHonor Flight slated for Sept. 17
The Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight board is planning its 13th Honor Flight for Saturday, Sept. 17. The Sept. 17 Honor Flight will take any World War Two and Korean War veterans who have submitted applications for the flight. The remaining seats on the aircraft will be filled with Vietnam veterans who have applied on a first come first served…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers wrote 16 citations and issued 70 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) wave May 23-June 5. Citations were issued as follows: stop sign/stop light violation, three; driving with license suspended or revoked, three; seat belt violation, two; speed, two; driving without a license, one; driving without a license, one; and other traffic violations, four.
Read MoreGreene Co Middle School honors exemplary students
Students earned special recognition for their achievement at Greene County Middle School during the spring trimester as follows:
Read MoreGreene Co HS tells honor rolls
Honor rolls have been announced for the third trimester at Greene County High School. Students named to the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are:
Read MoreWomen landowners host community photo project
Project available to other organizations, venues “River Stories: Views from an Iowa Watershed,” a community photo exhibit, took place last Sunday at the Town/Craft Center in Perry. The exhibit was created by a group of six area women landowners this spring. The landowners provided a short presentation to introduce the exhibit.
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