~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Most of us seldom think about it, but below the surface of the fertile farm ground of Greene County, there are nearly 3,000 miles of drainage tubes and pipes, “ranging from four inches to 48 inches in diameter,” says the county’s drainage clerk Michelle Fields. She thinks about that drainage system…
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No local contests in June 5 primary election
The June 5 primary election ballot will include contests at the top of the ballot but no contests at the bottom, where local candidates are listed. There are no contests for county elected officials. The Republican ballot will include Katlynn Gannon-Mechaelsen for treasurer, Dawn Rudolph as county supervisor from District 2, and Tom Contner as county supervisor from District 3.…
Read MoreGreene County school district special election Tuesday
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Voters in the Greene County Community School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, April 3, for a special election. The voters will cast a ballot to allow the board of directors to issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $21.48 million. The money, along with other funds provided from other entities, would be…
Read MoreSchool bond ‘yes’ campaign has $7K budget
The campaign promoting the Greene County school district’s $21.48 million bond referendum has included community meetings, workplace presentations, a barrage of letters to the editor, yard signs, bulk mailings, advertising in all local media, T-shirts, door-to-door shoes-on-the-sidewalk campaigning, a video with cute elementary students and persuasive high school students, and even a billboard.
Read MoreJeff council approves wayfinding signs
The Jefferson city council approved a compromise on the working on wayfinding signage that will be installed in the early summer. Signs intended to direct visitors will point toward the “downtown square,” not the “bell tower square” as was first suggested by the city, nor “courthouse square” as was proposed by the county supervisors.
Read MoreSupes okay plans for summer road project
The contracts will be let next month for a road project on County Road E-18 (130th St) from County Road P-29 (N Ave) east 2.2 miles toward Paton. The county supervisors approved the construction plans at their March 26 meeting. The hot mix asphalt overlay will cost $400,000 per mile.
Read MoreGreene Co school board approves 2018-19 contracts
The early retirement of seven teachers at the end of this school year kept the Greene County board of education from having to make further reductions in staff for 2018-19. The board at its March 21 regular meeting approved renewing the contracts for all current teachers, classifed staff and bus drivers.
Read MoreCounty learns from first large wind project, takes extra time on second
Greene County drainage clerk Michelle Fields and engineer Wade Weiss are taking extra time before signing off on the construction permits for MidAmerican Energy’s new wind turbines in eastern Greene County. Fields told the county supervisors Monday the drainage agreement includes one turbine on top of a surface drain (waterway) and two more within 50 feet of the drain. She…
Read MoreQuestions about upcoming bond referendum answered
~by Rick Morain for the Our Kids, Our Future – Greene County committee Election Day for the Greene County Schools’ $21.48 million bond issue referendum is this coming Tuesday, April 3. The bond would provide about 60 percent of the total cost of the $35.48 million project. The remaining funds for the proposal will come from tax increment financing (TIF)…
Read MoreStorm spotter class slated for April 5
Emergency Management coordinator Dennis Morlan invites all who are interested in the weather to a free storm spotter class Thursday, April 5, at the Grand Junction Community Center. The class will begin at 6:30 and last until 8 or 8:30 pm.
Read MoreReal estate taxes due April 2
Greene County treasurer Donna Lawson reminds all property owners that the second half of real estate taxes are due and payable. The fees must be delivered to her office no later than Monday, April 2, to avoid penalties. Payments mailed to the office must be postmarked by that date.
Read MoreCounty-wide tornado drill Wednesday
This Wednesday, March 28, Greene County public safety agencies will conduct the annual tornado drill across the county. The drill is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week March 26-30. The drill will begin at 10 am with a tornado watch. All Greene County public safety agencies will be notified of the watch and they will be asked to dispatch their…
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