Margaret Hamilton and Jeff Christensen are compiling a book of oral histories of Greene County veterans, which will be published this summer. “I saw someone on tv talking about oral histories of veterans, and I thought something like that would be valuable here, as so many of our veterans are aging, and their stories may be lost,” said Margaret Hamilton,…
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GrCo school board nixes general fund dollars to activities expenses, okays other PPEL expenses
Greene County Community Schools board members are concerned enough about state funding for the next school year that they declined to approve a transfer from the general fund to the activity fund. Activities director Dave Wright asked the board to approve a resolution to $10,000 transfer from the general fund to cover safety equipment, as is allowed by state code.…
Read MoreRotary Club opens 2026 grant cycle
The Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 27th annual charity auction held Nov. 21, 2025. Applications will be available on www.jeffersonrotary.org starting Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. In the past, the club has directed proceeds from its annual charity auction to worthy non-profit organizations and projects throughout Greene County. More than $600,000…
Read MoreJeff council holds public hearing on public hunting within city limits
Okays tentative agreement with union, sets public hearing on FY27 budget, agrees to limited state audit The Jefferson city council meeting Feb. 10 was a refreshing example of local government at work. The majority of the meeting was taken up with a public hearing on a request by retired Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Dan Pauley to amend a…
Read MoreCounty supes hear updates, give support for schoolboy soldiers monument
The Greene County supervisors heard information on a variety of topics at their Feb. 9 before starting the new business on the agenda. Greene County Development Corporation director Greg Piklapp updated the board on the status of Bauer Built in Paton. The business was purchased in 2025 by Kloeckner Metals Corporation, part of Kloeckner and Co. Worthington Steel, headquartered in…
Read MoreEPA issues proposed settlement agreement with Electrolux
Public comments will be accepted until March 8 The Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 5 provided the required notice of a proposed administrative settlement with Electrolux Home Products Inc concerning the Electrolux industrial site in Jefferson. Under the settlement, Electrolux Home Products Inc must perform several activities related to contamination from tetrachloroethene (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE) and their degradation chemicals…
Read More21st Century Rehab offers free exams Feb. 23-27
Imagine starting your week with renewed energy, mobility and the kind of personalized care that sets you up for long-term wellness. That vision can become a reality during 21st Century Rehab’s Free Exam Week, Feb. 23-27 at Greene County Medical Center. Whether you’re dealing with lingering pain, recovering from an injury or are curious what a rehab specialist might say about your…
Read MoreRecycling and more departmental budgets at supervisors’ Feb. 5 meeting
Recycling continues to be a topic of discussion for both the Greene County supervisors and the Jefferson city council, as the 28E agreement for participation in the city’s recycling program is set to expire Feb. 13. Recycling services in the county have been in transition since the Greene County Recycling Agency in March 2025. Greene County approved a 28E agreement…
Read MoreGlam Gala Feb. 21 at the Elks lodge
All are invited to a Glam Gala purse raffle and silent jewelry auction Saturday, Feb. 21, at 5 pm at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The evening will also feature a pasta buffet, games, entertainment, and more. The event is hosted as a fundraiser by the Jefferson Does in partnership with the Jefferson Elks. Tickets are $25 each and are…
Read MoreTickets for BOOST 2026 available now
BOOST slated for Saturday, March 28 Preparations are underway for the annual BOOST Bash. The BOOST Committee is eagerly looking forward to the ninth annual event, to be held Saturday, March 28, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The doors will open at 5 pm with dinner to begin at 6:30. Tables (seating eight people) can be purchased,…
Read MoreFiling deadlines told for June 2 primaries
Filing period open for county offices While the primary election is scheduled in June, the filing period for numerous offices will open March 2 and close Friday, March 20, at 5 pm. Candidates can begin collecting signatures at any time. Candidates seeking to place their names on the primary election ballot should collect a minimum of 50 signatures for either…
Read MoreSupervisors approve $9.75 million bond sale for roads projects, also $5K for schoolboy soldiers monument
The Greene County supervisors at their Feb. 2 meeting approved providing $5,000 in Dreyfus funds toward a memorial honoring the schoolboy soldiers of Rippey who fought in the Civil War. The payment will be made over two years. Chuck Offenburger and committee members Dave Burkett, Dena Boyd, and Greene County High School students Aden Bardole, Ava Hinote and Mia Murphy…
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