The local veterans groups – VFW, American Legion, and VFW auxiliary – are selling by silent auction military service fleece blankets and a flag quilt made and donated by Cathy Hammel. “These are warm, beautiful, and soft; the perfect gift for the person who values military service and country,” a spokesperson said. Bids may be placed at the east entrance…
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LEGO Build Night this Friday
Persons of all ages are invited to tame LEGO® bricks this Friday, June 5, from 6 to 8 pm at Greene Bean Coffee. The free LEGO Build Night is a preamble to the LEGO Tamer Challenge, hosted by Greene Bean Coffee and co-sponsored by GreeneCountyNewsOnline as part of the Bell Tower Festival. At the Build Night, GBC owners Rich and…
Read MoreMotorcyles revving up for Bell Tower Big Top
The Greene County Motorcycle Charity will host its seventh annual Bell Tower Festival motorcycle ride and poker run Saturday, June 13. Rally point for the ride will be Peoples Trust & Savings Bank at the corner of W. State and N. Vine St beginning at 8 am. All riders should leave Jefferson by 12 pm and return by 5 pm.…
Read MoreFarmers market off to a good start; more vendors welcome
Business at the season opening of the Greene County farmers market was brisk Tuesday with a dozen vendors on hand with an array of produce, baked goods and handcrafted items. New vendors are welcome at any time. Cost for vendor space is $20 per week or $120 for the entire season. Vendors younger than 18 who are selling produce from…
Read MoreProducers must report prevented planting and failed acres
Tracy Zimmerman, executive director of Greene County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds producers to report prevented planting and failed acres in order to establish or retain FSA program eligibility.
Read MoreYes, May was wetter and cooler than normal
Volunteer weather observer John Beltz’s summary for May proves what we already knew: May was a lot wetter and a little cooler than normal. According to Beltz, it rained in Jefferson on 18 days in May for a total of 6.46 inches. Two rainfalls were well over an inch – 1.43 inches on May 17 and 1.38 inches on May…
Read MoreNominations open soon for FSA county committees
Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers may begin nominating eligible candidates to serve on local Farm Service Agency county committees, announced Tracy Zimmerman, county executive director the Greene County Farm Service Agency (FSA) office.
Read MoreHistorical Society meets Friday
Deb McGinn to present program about historical plaques around the courthouse square As part of the infrastructure make-over that has happened the last two years around the Greene County Courthouse Square in Jefferson, attractive brass plaques have been attached to brick pedestals, telling the stories of 10 notable people or icons important in county history.
Read MoreSalute to retiring teachers continues
Congratulations to retiring Greene County Community School District staff This is the second in a series of questions and answers with the 11 staff retiring from the Greene County Community School District (GCCSD). ~ by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal SHERRI SCHWALLER, kindergarten teacher: Sherri Schwaller of Jefferson has worked for GCCSD fulltime since 1992, and was a substitute teacher for…
Read MoreJohn 15 Vineyard featured on IPTV series
John 15 Vineyard, located northwest of Scranton, will be featured on Iowa Public Television’s Iowa Ingredient series this Friday, May 29, at 6:30 pm, and Saturday, May 30, at 11:30 am.
Read MoreChurdan library starts summer reading program with military heroes
The Churdan public library will begin its summer reading program, with the statewide theme of “Every Hero Has a Story,” with a program featuring military heroes. The summer reading program will be held Wednesdays, starting June 3. A morning program aimed at preschool audiences will begin at 9:30 am. An afternoon program for children through fifth grade will begin at…
Read MoreSacrifices of military personnel honored around the county
Memorial Day observances were held around the county this past weekend. American Legion and VFW posts, along with community volunteers, spearheaded the ceremonies of remembrance for those who have died in military service to our country. The traditional service at Pleasant Hill Church in Grant Township, complete with Wallace Teagarden delivering Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, was held Sunday afternoon. Teagarden…
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