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…
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Producers 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…
Read MoreGreene County staff closing the books on teaching careers
Congratulations to retiring Greene County Community School District staff This is the first in a series of questions and answers with the 11 staff retiring from the Greene County Community School District (GCCSD). ~The Scranton Journal ERIC ERNST, fourth grade teacher: Eric Ernst has been with the district as a fourth grade teacher for 28 years. He lives in Coon…
Read MoreBell Tower Big Top T-shirts now available
Bell Tower Festival T-shirts are now available at the Greene County Chamber office at 220 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The logo for this year’s festival, Bell Tower Big Top, was designed by Jefferson-Scranton graduate Krystal Berger and features a traditional circus big top with the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower nearby. “It’s an exciting logo design for an equally exciting…
Read MoreChad Elliott celebrates reading with children, parents
Greene County elementary students and their families celebrated reading Monday evening with a picnic supper and a special performance by artist/singer/songwriter Chad Elliott. According to district reading specialist Julie Neal, about 225 children and parents attended. Elliott spent the afternoon at the school, singing and painting with kindergartners and first graders, and then singing and writing with second and third…
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