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.
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Salute 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…
Read MoreConservation poster winners told
This year two winners were selected in the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual poster contest. This year’s theme was, “Local Heros – Your Hardworking Pollinators.” The winner of the lower age division was Gavin Scheuermann, a Greene County third grade student of Mr Kevin Paulsen. Gavin is the son of Shawn and Crystal Scheuermann of Paton. The winner…
Read MoreIncreased traffic enforcement through May 31
The Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department are participating in a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) May 18-31. The sheriff’s office will have a safety checkpoint at some time during the sTEP wave. The safety checkpoint will consist of checking over the vehicle, making sure all the lights and equipment work properly. At the same time, deputies…
Read MoreMedical center slates ‘Diabetes 101’ presentations
The National Diabetes Statistics Report released in 2014 revealed that 29.1 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Pre-diabetes affects another 86 million Americans. In a continued effort to improve and prevent such statistics from increasing, the Greene County Medical Center diabetes management staff is offering three “Diabetes 101” courses in June. Sessions are scheduled for:
Read MoreExtension slates food safety courses
Proper food safety training for food service workers is essential and Greene County Extension has two courses this summer to meet this need. SafeFood is a course for restaurant and food service employees that covers fundamental food safety information. Participants receive educational materials and a thermometer. Greene County Extension encourages those involved with Bell Tower Festival as food vendors, 4-H…
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