Public hearing next Monday The proposed Greene County budget for fiscal year 2016-17 is similar to the current year budget, with the countywide levy rate unchanged but a 4-cent increase in the rural levy. Two “big ticket” items are included in the budget – gravel and restoration of the large 99-year-old stained glass dome over the courthouse rotunda. Both are…
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St Brigid on list of parishes to become oratory or close
Pastor, parishioners willing to fight Fr Jeff Scheisman, pastor of the Greene County Catholic churches, didn’t call it a holy war, but he pledged Sunday to fight to keep St Brigid Catholic Church open in Grand Junction. The Catholic Diocese of Sioux City on Feb. 25 announced its “Ministry 2025” pastoral plan that includes transitioning 40 of the 108 diocesan…
Read MoreSchool facilities committee looking at options
The Greene County Schools facilities committee met last week for an update and to discuss options before moving forward with a bond referendum for new construction and renovations leading to a two building district (grades pre-K – 3 and grades 5-12). The voters turned down a $20 million proposal last September by a 2:1 margin.
Read More2016 Relay for Life logo to be revealed March 10
The logo for the 2015 Relay for Life of Greene County will be unveiled at a short but festive program next Thursday, March 10, at noon in the courthouse rotunda in Jefferson. The logo will be the centerpiece of the Relay T-shirts and will be featured on promotional materials. It is once again designed by AAI graphic designer John Sigler…
Read MorePastries and Politics this Saturday
Pizza and Politics, the monthly ‘town hall’ conversations with state legislators held in prior years, has been renamed Pastries and Politics. The first Pastries and Politics is slated for this Saturday, March 5, at 10 am at Homestead Coffee and Bakery on the courthouse square in Jefferson.
Read MoreStevens takes the Chamber helm
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce board announced Thursday that Ora Stevens will assume the presidency March 1. Stevens is co-owner of Homestead Bakery and the Uptown Café. Moving into an active past president role is Omega Sang, who has served as president the past year. “It has been my pleasure to serve as Chamber president during a challenging year…
Read More‘Spendin’ of the Green’ cash mob planned for March 12
The second Cash Mob is being planned for Saturday, March 12, in Jefferson’s Main Street District. This March event will be called “Spendin’ of the Green.” People of all ages are invited to meet at 10:30 am at the Main Street office. The name of a Main Street District retail store will be drawn from the hat. All in attendance…
Read MoreSchool bolsters effort against substance abuse
Providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students is a continual goal of the Greene County Schools. Of particular concern in society today is the rise of marijuana use. The school is taking a proactive stance, partnering with the Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department to shine a light on this issue of marijuana use…
Read MoreDrainage work to be done in Franklin Township
Need for project led to wash out of ‘St Mary’s Road’ The Greene County board of supervisors, serving as trustees of Drainage District 108, held a public hearing and then approved a $67,000 repair project at the Feb. 29 meeting. DD 108 is located in Franklin Township southeast of Cooper. The project covers 2,000 acres and one mile of an…
Read MoreChamber hosts social media seminar
“Social Media and Your Small Town Business” is the topic for an informal seminar hosted by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s business improvement committee Thursday, March 10.
Read MoreGreene County board looks to cut $500,000 from budget
Cut is about 2.5 percent of total budget After several years of a tight but manageable budget, the Greene County school district needs to trim about $500,000 from the budget for 2016-17. The budget, and how best to bring expenses in line with anticipated revenue, was the topic for the board work session Feb. 17.
Read MoreNominations open for county elected positions
Three supervisor seats and the positions of county auditor and sheriff will be on the ballot in the Nov. 8 general election. A primary election is slated for June 7. The terms of supervisors Mick Burkett of District 1, John Muir of District 2, and Guy Richardson of District 5 will expire, as well as the term of county auditor…
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