Also sells Kendall Building, adds $1 mulching charge Private citizens have paid for a “second opinion” on a proposed drainage project in the area surrounding Wild Rose Resort after they decided the $4 million project is too pricey.
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New assessments on residential properties in mail soon
Greene County residential property owners will soon receive new property assessment notices in the mail. Assessor Linda Spearman advised the notices are scheduled to be mailed on Feb. 24.
Read MoreBell Tower of Fame Award to reach milestone in 2017
Who will be the 50th? The 2017 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient will be this milestone winner and the deadline for nominations is Monday, February 27. The person will join 49 past winners who, at some time in their lives, have lived in Greene County and whose personal or professional accomplishments statewide, nationally or internationally bring great pride to…
Read MoreAll are invited to ‘Wellness Palooza’
“Wellness Palooza” will come to Greene County on Feb 20 at the Greene County Community Center. Wellness Palooza is a grant-funded initiative to provide information and wellness resources to the residents of Greene County. Events will run from 7 to 8 pm, with fun activities for kids ages 5-12 led by Sean Ostendorf. Teens can stop in and complete a…
Read MoreCity of Jeff looking to add $1 a month charge for yard waste site
The Jefferson city council at its regular meeting Tuesday will consider the first reading of an ordinance that would add $1 per month to every residential water bill.
Read MoreCounty supes take no pay increase, okay 2.5 percent for other elected officials
The county supervisors trimmed the 3 percent salary increase recommended for county elected officials by the compensation board to 2.5 percent and gave themselves no salary increase. The board made its decision Thursday for FY18, which begins July 1, 2017.
Read MorePlan ahead: Driver’s license station closed next week
The driver’s license station at the county treasurer’s office will be closed all next week. Also, the courthouse – including the treasurer’s office – will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, for Presidents Day.
Read MoreUse permits okayed for Beaver Creek Windpark
Questions were asked and answered but there were no objections heard when the Greene County board of adjustment met Tuesday morning to discuss a conditional use permit for the proposed Beaver Creek Windpark northeast of Grand Junction. About a dozen landowners/tenants attended the meeting. Mike Holden chaired the board of adjustment. Adam Jablonski, Matt Ott and John Marshall, all project…
Read MoreImpact Award nomination forms available
Nomination forms are now available at local libraries for the 8th annual Greene County Community Impact Award.
Read MoreScranton city council sets two public hearings
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton City Council will hold two public hearings next week. Both are slated to begin at 6 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the City Council Chambers. One hearing is on the zoning ordinances. Following comments from the public, the council is expected to take action on the proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinances can…
Read MoreFree wellness series starts Monday in Churdan
A new session of the series Better Choices, Better Health will be held Mondays, Feb. 13 to March 20, from 9 to 11 am at the Churdan public library. The six weeks series is being conducted by Greene County Medical Center’s public health department.
Read MoreRelay for Life organizers seeking sponsors, teams
Planning has begun in earnest for the Relay for Life of Greene County, slated for April 22 at the Greene County Community Center. This year’s theme is “Relay for Life – A Game Changer.” Relay sponsorship co-chairs Craig and Deb Marquardt have sent letters to previous and potential sponsors. Sponsorships by businesses, organizations and individuals cover Relay expenses so that…
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