Tickets are now available for History Boy Theatre Company’s holiday dinner theater “Striking 12.” Lidderdale Country Store is catering a roast turkey dinner preceding the show Dec. 27, 28, and 31.
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PAWS needs blankets for kennels
The volunteers of PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society) are in need of blankets for the dog kennels at the Greene County animal shelter. PAWS cannot use electric blankets and prefers not to have fiber- or down-filled comforters, but the volunteers would appreciate donations of any other used (or even new) blankets. Persons who would like to donate blankets can…
Read More4-H/FFA beef weigh-in is Dec. 15
The Greene County 4-H and FFA beef weigh-in is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 15, from 1 to 4 pm at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. All market beef to be exhibited at the 2014 Greene County Fair are required to be weighed and tagged during this time, with complete identification forms turned in.
Read MoreJefferson Telecom announces changes in cable lineup
Jefferson Telecom announces a variety of programming adjustments to the cable TV lineup. Jefferson Telecom values the opinions of its customers, a company press release stated. After receiving feedback to add MSNBC to the lineup, the company is pleased to announce that it is now available.
Read MoreLocal art a highlight at expanded, remodeled Home State Bank
Hundreds of Home State Bank customers and others attended an open house Dec. 4 celebrating the completion of the bank’s 1,500-square-foot addition. They were treated to refreshments, music, and a look at art that makes a visit to the bank more than just a financial chore.
Read MoreCourthouse tree lit at festive event
The rotunda of the Greene County courthouse has been decorated with a very tall tree for decades, but for the first time, the lighting of the tree was a community event. Organized by the Jefferson Matters: Main Street promotions committee, the “Holiday Sparkle Community Tree Lighting” event was held last Thursday, Dec. 5. The St Joseph Church choir sang carols…
Read MoreHistorical Society ends year with holiday meal and music
The Greene County Historical Society will hold its last regular meeting of the year on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Greenewood Community Center in Jefferson. A traditional Christmas dinner, featuring turkey, will be served at 12 noon, followed by holiday entertainment from Greene County High School vocal and instrumental students.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation funds refrigerator for Rippey Community Center
The Friends of Rippey recently purchased a new refrigerator for the Rippey Community Center at John’s Appliance and TV in Jefferson. Funding for the refrigerator was one of many projects around the county funded in 2013 by the Greene County Community Foundation. Pictured at John’s Appliance are Ned Johnston (left), who serves on the Friends of Rippey board and the…
Read MorePlenty of Christmas cheer in Scranton Dec. 5
Scranton will be the scene of holiday fun and merriment Thursday, Dec. 5. The Friends of the Library will host a bake sale at 1 pm at the library. When the goodies are gone, the bake sale is finished. The Scranton United Methodist Women will serve a soup supper from 5 to 7 pm at the church. The Town and…
Read MoreCookie Parade returns Dec. 7
The annual Cookie Parade hosted by the St Joseph Women’s Council is slated for Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. Along with festive cookies by the bucket, there will be homemade candy, baked goods, Indian tacos and door prizes. As in past years, there will also be a raffle of…
Read MoreArt open house at the depot this weekend
Scranton artist Joseph Murray will bring art from his Wayuga Studio to a holiday art open house at the Milwaukee depot in Jefferson this weekend. Hours of the open house are Saturday from 9 am to 9 pm, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Refreshments will be served; all are welcome.
Read More“A Glitzy Christmas” is theme for this year’s virtual Charity Ball, hosted by Beta Tau Delta
Beta Tau Delta president Cassie Dozier has announced that this year’s virtual Charity Ball will be themed “A Glitzy Christmas” with decorations, food and entertainment. The virtual ball is a new version of the group’s Charity Ball,
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