Students in the Greene County Alternative School Teen Outreach Program recently published their fall 2015 newsletter. The newsletter features two black and white pictures that were photographed and colorized by the students. Some of the images were used for cards for injured soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital.
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Santa and Mrs Claus visit Scranton
Santa and Mrs Claus came from the North Pole to pay their annual visit to Scranton during the Christmas in Scranton celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Youngsters from the community stopped by the Marchant Memorial Library to tell the jolly fellow and his wife (who resemble Stan and Sandy Gibson) their Christmas wishes. Posing for a family picture with their…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers issued 12 citations and 42 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Program Nov. 22-29. According to police captain Mark Clouse, officers arrested and cited one driver for operating while intoxicated. They issued five citations for stop sign/light violations, one for an equipment violation, and five for “other” traffic violations. They issued 14 warnings for equipment violations, nine…
Read MoreNovember warmer, wetter than normal
November was warmer than usual, but despite that, Jefferson received more snow than usual for the month. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, the average high temperature was 51.6 degrees and the average low temperature was 32.6 degrees. Normal is an average high of 45.5 degrees and an average low of 25.6 degrees.
Read MoreNew council member needed in Scranton
When Scranton voters elected councilman Randy Winkelman as mayor, that created a vacancy on the city council. Winkelman was sworn into the mayor’s position following the official canvass of votes in mid-November.
Read MoreChristmas at the Martin House
The Churdan public library staff and board invite everyone to take a break from the Christmas rush and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of short stories and poems, and even sing a carol or two. A special guest will read Christmas stories, also.
Read MoreLutheran churches tell Advent plans
Both Lutheran churches in Jefferson, Trinity Lutheran and Christ Lutheran, invite area residents to join them in the preparatory season of Advent. Trinity Lutheran Church, at 801 W. Lincoln Way, will serve a meal Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, at 5 pm. An Advent service will follow at 7 pm, telling “The Stories of Advent” as all those present…
Read MoreVeterans tell raffle winners
The Jefferson veterans groups – Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the VFW auxiliary – announced the winners of four turkeys and three hams in a raffle drawing held last week. Winners were Melissa Higgins, Angela Jennings, Gib Sukovaty, Dean Dozier, Tim McCoy, Larry Sellers and Mark Kendall.
Read MoreJefferson Elks seek donations of deer hides from hunters
Each year Elks lodges across the United States collect deer hides for use in Veterans Homes for physical rehabilitation programs for the residents. The hides are collected by local lodges, salted, packaged and then delivered to tanneries for processing. The hides are distributed to veterans homes across the United States for crafts projects made by the residents.
Read MoreIt’s ‘Downton Abbey’ tea time at the museum
Saturday, Dec. 5, event will show that history can be fancy (and fun) As the British television series “Downton Abbey” has become increasingly popular on public television the past five years, it has sparked new interest among its fans in some very old British customs – like “tea time.”
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta launches ‘Bahama Beach Christmas’ Charity Ball
If you’ve been dreaming of a getaway to sunny days, oceans, palm trees and sand, this is your chance to VIRTUALLY escape and help children of Greene County at the same time. This year’s annual fundraiser for Beta Tau Delta is now underway. Themed “A Bahama Beach Christmas” Charity Ball, you can help plan a virtual Charity Ball complete with…
Read MoreFriends of Rippey hosting Calendar Day breakfast
The Friends of Rippey will again serve a “Calendar Day” community breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 5, with serving from 8 am to noon. All are invited to attend. A free will offering donation will be accepted.
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