The Jefferson Rotary Club on Monday presented a check in the amount of $10,299 to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) represented by Shirley Haupert. The check was distributed as the result of “fund-a-need” donations for this purpose made by generous donors at the club’s 21st annual charity auction held in November.
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Reminder: Grow Greene County grant cycle is open
The Grow Greene Gaming Corporation reminds organizations in Greene County that its competitive grant application is available for 2020. The application can be found on the Grow Greene County website, www.growgreenecounty.org, along with guidelines regarding funding requests.
Read MoreGrCo school board asked to cut number of classes for FT students
Board okays early retirement requests for Richards, Sawhill and Roeder The Greene County Schools board of education is again being asked to step back and give students and their parents more control over their schedules. During the fall, high school principal Brian Phillips and superintendent Tim Christensen began a discussion of reducing the number of credits needed for graduation. That…
Read MoreDems slate Caucus Countdown mock caucus
Tell Feb. 3 caucus locations All voters planning to participate in the upcoming Democratic caucus are invited to Caucus Countdown Monday, Jan. 20, to become familiar with the changes implemented for the 2020 caucus. Caucus Countdown will be held at Jefferson city hall in the second floor council room. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the Caucus Countdown will…
Read MoreJeff council slates special election to fill vacancy
Several speak in favor of appointing Sebourn ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Filling the council seat left vacant when council member Matt Gordon was elected mayor of Jefferson was the topic of the evening at the council meeting Jan 14. More than 15 people came to observe the discussion and to voice opinions as to how it should be done.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation grant apps available
Applications for the 2020 grant cycle of the Greene County Community Foundation are now available, said Tori Riley, president of the Foundation board. Grow Greene County, which provides funds to the Community Foundation, as allocated $140,000 to the Community Foundation’s 2020 grant cycle. In the past 14 years the Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling $1.5 million to non-profit organizations…
Read MoreGrand jury in, vicious animals out
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the regular meeting on Jan 13, county attorney Thomas Laehn informed the Greene County board of supervisors he will impanel a grand jury in February to serve through calendar year 2020. Grand juries are charged with hearing information presented to them by the county attorney and returning indictments for crimes if the information supports…
Read MoreBOOST 2020 – Seat reservations now available
The third annual BOOST Bash is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at the Wild Rose Casino, and seat reservations are now available. BOOST stands for Bringing Optimism & Opportunities to Students & Teachers, and all proceeds from this event will directly impact students and teachers in the Greene County Community School District. The event includes a social, dinner, live and…
Read MoreRaccoons get a pass on dangerous animal ordinance
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors eliminated the category of “dangerous animals” during the second reading of the proposed dangerous and vicious animal ordinance at their regular meeting on Jan 9.
Read MoreSupervisors okay first reading of vicious animal ordinance
Also discuss Ring Out for Art sculptures on courthouse grounds ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard public comment on the first reading of the proposed dangerous and vicious animal ordinance at its regular meeting Jan 6. Linn Cipperley-Price, director of the non-profit Animal Protection and Education (APE) , asked about the definition of “provocation”…
Read MoreCounty’s taxable valuation up for sixth straight year
The taxable valuation in Greene County continues its upward trend, with a total increase of 4.26 percent for fiscal year 2021. This is the sixth consecutive year the total taxable valuation has increased, with the largest one-year increase being 4.51 percent for FY20, the current fiscal year. Pam Olerich, real estate and tax coordinator in the county auditor’s office, provided…
Read MoreTower View Team seeking sponsors for mini bell towers
The Tower View Team has built another four mini bell towers for display beginning in May of 2020. Businesses, organizations, or individuals can sponsor one of these towers. For 2020, the sponsor is responsible for negotiating a price with an artist as well as discussion of the artwork. The sponsor will pay the artist directly. The Tower View Team will provide a…
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