Hispanics United for Perry (HUP) will host its annual Latino Festival, ¡Viva Perry!, Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 am to 7 pm. This year the festival will be held in Pattee Park at the bandshell area located on the west side of the park. Food and other booths will be set up in the parking lot and grassy area next…
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Uebel, Reedy join medical center foundation board
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation board announced two new members to the board at its July meeting. Jefferson resident Nikki Uebel and Scranton resident Cara Reedy have joined the medical center foundation board. “We are excited to announce two new board members to the foundation board,” said Nancy Houska, foundation director. “Their backgrounds in banking, finance, and marketing will…
Read MoreScranton United Charity drive under way
The Scranton United Charity fund drive is underway with the donor cards ready to be mailed in the near future. Residents in the Scranton community will receive a letter in their mail asking for a donation. For many of the organizations, this is the only fund drive of the year. Organizers ask that residents give generously to assist in funding…
Read MoreCasino donates to food pantry
Wild Rose Casino and Hotel Jefferson has announced a $5,000 donation to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. Established in 1993, the ARC in Jefferson provides no-cost food donations to area families in Greene County. In 2019, the organization moved to its current facility to keep up with the need. Shirley Haupert, director of the ARC, was…
Read MoreCommunity Players to hold auditions for fall production
Auditions are slated for the Community Players of Greene County fall production of “See How They Run” by Philip King. Auditions will be held Sunday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 pm, and Monday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 8 pm at the Masonic lodge, 120 N. Wilson, in Jefferson. The cast of the three-act farce includes three females and…
Read MoreSt Patrick to mark sesquicentennial Saturday
Former parishioners and supporters will celebrate the 150th anniversary of St Patrick historic church and cemetery in Cedar Township Saturday, Aug. 13. The day will begin with mass and the opening of the cornerstone at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at 12:30 pm. A Heritage Parade of Families will take place at 2:15. Handmade wood kaleidoscopes will be auctioned at…
Read MoreTech petting zoo at Jefferson public library
The Jefferson public library staff is ready to help area residents get up close and become friendly with the electronic resources available free at the library. A visit to the tech petting zoo will include personal instruction on any resources of interest. The tech petting zoo is available by appointment at the following times: Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 10 am…
Read MoreWarm Wishes slates opening events
After a successful soft-opening at the Bell Tower Festival, Warm Wishes is fully opening its brick and mortar store for Stationery Store Day Saturday, Aug. 6. “Stationery Store Day is a day carved out for everyone who loves paper to celebrate and lift up the most special specialty store: the paper shop,” said Warm Wishes owner Kristin Lang. Paper shops…
Read MoreExtension offers retirement planning workshop
Registration deadline is Aug. 28 Being sure retirement funds will last for a one’s lifetime will be addressed Tuesday evenings Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 in an online workshop from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Each session will be held from 6:30-8:30 pm. “Writing Your Retirement Paycheck” is designed to provide information and resources needed by those approaching retirement…
Read MoreJamaica library to sell used books at Hwy 141 garage sale
The Jamaica public library will hold a used book sale on Friday, Aug. 5, at the shelter house in Jamaica as part of the Highway 141 garage sales this weekend. The book sale will be from 8 am to 4 pm (Friday only). The shelter house in Jamaica is located in the city park at the corner of Van Nest…
Read MoreBill Sutton honored by Greene County Farm Bureau
The Greene County Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award was presented to Bill Sutton of Jefferson at the 2022 Greene County Farm Bureau member appreciation picnic July 19 at the Grand Junction Community Center. Board member Jim Giese made the presentation after reading the following: “This year’s Greene County Farm Bureau’s Distinguished Service to Ag Award goes to…
Read MoreClassic tractor to pass through Greene County en route from northern Wisconsin to Willey
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A Florence, WI, resident will travel through Greene and Carroll Counties late this week en route to his home town of Willey. He’s driving a family heirloom, a restored 1951 Farmall M Diesel Tractor. Joe Schumacher, also known as Airplane Joe, has enjoyed an illustrious career in aviation spanning more than six decades. Over those…
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