Greene County High School students are putting the finishing touches on their production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. The musical is a stage version of the popular 1989 movie. Ariel and Ursula are played by Hailey Carman and Daniele Madsen, respectively. Both are seniors. Other named parts are William Graham as Triton, Aden Bardole as Scuttle, Carter Petterson as Sebastian,…
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St Patrick’s Day open house at museum March 15
The Greene County Historical Society will host a St. Patrick’s Day open house from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 15, at the Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. About 1,200 (13.6 percent) of Greene Countiy’s 8,600 residents are of Irish descent, according to to the Statistical Atlas of the United States, so get there early for refreshments…
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day at St Patrick Church
All are invited to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at St Patrick historic church in Cedar Township Sunday, March 16, with Mass at 10:30 am. A meal will be served in the church basement after Mass. The menu will feature pork loin, Irish red potatoes, corn, buns, and dessert. The church is located at 449 E Ave, east of Churdan.
Read MoreJeff council okays debt for sidewalk project, new firetruck, work on McKinley St
The Jefferson council at its Feb. 25 meeting approved levying a debt service tax for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The action followed a public hearing on the proposed issuance of not more than $2 million in general obligation bonds to fund three projects in the council’s Capital Improvement Plan – half the cost of a firetruck, an…
Read MoreJeff council okays rate increases at community center, golf course
Users will pay more of the cost of operating the Greene County Community Center and the Jefferson Municipal Golf Course starting July 1. The Jefferson city council at its Feb. 25 meeting raised rates at both city-owned facilities. Membership fees at the Community Center will increase 10 percent across the board, with the exception of the family membership. That membership…
Read MoreSupervisors hear of implementation of decreased Wild Rose property assessment
The change in the taxable valuation of Wild Rose Casino has added countless hours to the workload of Pam Olerich, tax coordinator in the Greene County auditor’s office. She shared information with the county supervisors at their Feb. 24 meeting. She said she first looked at the valuations that will be used for the FY26 budget (July 1, 2025 –…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta helps cover expenses of high school musical production
Greene County High School musical receives major donation from Beta Tau Delta Beta Tau Delta, supporting programs for youth in Greene County for more than 100 years, is a major sponsor of this season’s Greene County High School musical, Disney’s Little Mermaid. Sorority president Teresa Green-Hoodjer (left) presented a check for $1,500 to Greene County High School vocal music teacher,…
Read MoreCounty librarians, county conservation partnering to get people outdoors
In partnership with the Greene County Conservation Board, the Greene County Librarians Association (GCLA) is offering a new opportunity to get individuals outside to enjoy nature and our Greene County parks. Each of the six libraries in Greene County have added two birding backpacks to check out to patrons, with 12 backpacks spread throughout the county. These backpacks include an…
Read MoreCentennial Suites ready for open house
Why Not Us is inviting the public to an open house of the Centennial Suites on Wednesday, March 12 from 4 to 6 pm at 203 N. Wilson in Jefferson. A ribbon cutting by the Jefferson Matters Ambassadors will be held at 4 pm outside of the apartments. Why Not Us is the group that has led the restoration of…
Read MoreSpanish lessons start next week at the Community Center
Adults who have no Spanish speaking skills, as well as those with beginner, intermediate or advanced knowledge are invited to enroll in a four-week session of Spanish lessons. Classes will be held Fridays, March 7-28, at Greene County Community Center. Instructor will be Sara Huddleston, director of the Multicultural Family Resource Center. There is a charge for the class. According…
Read MoreLand ownership, property rights topic of discussion Saturday, March 1
Land ownership and property rights granted by the U.S. Constitution will be the topic of discussions this Saturday, March 1, in Jefferson. The morning will begin with a public forum on Summit Carbon Solution’s proposed carbon capture pipeline and property rights at 8:30 am at the Greene County Historical Museum at 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Greene County attorney…
Read MoreSupervisors hear about work of Boone/Greene County Probation
The Greene County supervisors were updated on the activities of Boone/Greene County Probation when they received a request for a new service agreement at their Feb. 18 meeting. Diane Hinderaker reported B/G County Probation is currently serving 87 Greene County clients. The total for 2024 was 95, with most of those involving charges of operating while intoxicated, drug offenses, domestic…
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