The Greene County Medical Center public health department’s revenue changed significantly when it quit providing home health services two years ago, and medical center administrators are hoping Greene County will make up the difference. Public health director Becky Wolf and medical center CEO Carl Behne presented their budget request for the next fiscal year to the county supervisors at their…
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Supervisors hear proposal for animal shelter
Don Orris, who was drafted to lead the effort to build a new animal shelter, got the same reaction when he presented information to the county supervisors Monday as when he presented to the Jefferson city council last week. Elected officials agree there’s a need, but neither group wants to be the first to commit money to it.
Read MoreClassics Week returning to theatre, sponsorships needed
The Sierra Community Theatre board invites movie-lovers, businesses and organizations to be part of its 2017 winter fundraiser, the third annual Classics Week, slated for Jan. 27 through Feb. 2. Featured movies include Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman; Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, one of Gene Wilder’s best-known movies; and Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Read MoreCounty takes steps to trim insurance cost increase
Greene County is assuming greater risk in its self-insurance program and county employees will pay more for their insurance benefits with the renewal agreed upon by the county supervisors at their Dec. 19 meeting.
Read MoreScranton council applies for housing rehab project
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton city council held a public hearing at its Dec. 13 meeting in regards to an application for a Community Development Block Grant for funds for an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program. Karla Janning with Region XII Council of Governments provided details on the project, funding sources, requested amounts and other information.
Read MoreReserve now for Christmas dinner at the Elks lodge
Reservations are requested by Thursday, Dec. 22, for Christmas dinner at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The Elks have a 52 year tradition of preparing and serving a traditional Christmas meal to those individuals and couples who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone. Elks members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren will donate time from their Christmas Day to prepare and…
Read MoreDeadline nearing for Grow Greene grant applications
The Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation reminds organizations that the deadline for applications for competitive grants is Jan. 31. The competitive grant application was released Oct. 1. Competitive grants are grants for which an application is required. They will be compared to other requests and financed based on board criteria and funds available. Competitive grants will be awarded by the Grow Greene County…
Read MoreProposed animal shelter has hurdles to jump before fundraising begins
(Edited Thursday with comments from police chief Clouse) Jeff city council waiting to hear county supervisors’ reaction to estimated operational costs After seeing preliminary plans and a cost estimate for a new county-wide animal shelter, as daunting as it may be to raise the $1.2 million needed for construction and furnishing it, it may be equally challenging to assure its…
Read MoreP-C board considering feasibility study of school building
The Paton-Churdan board of education is in the earliest stages of researching a possible building project to add space to a school that board member Deonne Robey says is “busting at the seams.”
Read MoreSchultz pleads guilty to amended charges in Pizza Ranch fire
Prison time, fines suspended In a move that took even Clerk of Court office staff by surprise, charges were amended and Robert Schultz, owner of the Jefferson Pizza Ranch, pleaded guilty and a judgment was entered Dec. 13 in Greene County district court. Schultz will serve no prison time and pay no fines. Schultz, 53, of Ankeny, entered Alford* pleas…
Read MoreSecondary roads eyeing Scranton location
Sale of armory and DD 27 also discussed While Greene County engineer Wade Weiss is waiting to learn if the county will be building a new storage facility in Jefferson to replace storage space at the former armory, he’s eyeing property in Scranton for a new secondary roads shop there.
Read MoreApplications available for Rotary grants
Club will disburse more than $30,000 in auction proceeds The Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 2016 charity auction.
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