Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team hopes to “bring smiles to faces and add color to lives that are somewhat in a dreary part of the year,” team member Amy Roberts told the county board of supervisors Monday morning. Roberts explained a plan to put “sweaters” on all 21 trees on the courthouse square. The trunks will be wrapped…
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J-S board buys a pickup; East Greene board talks about vans
The Jefferson-Scranton and East Greene boards of education both moved forward with vehicle purchases at their respective meetings Nov. 18. The vehicles will become the property of the consolidated Greene County Community School District next July 1.
Read MoreElementary school locked down when high speed chase ends nearby
Jefferson-Scranton superintendent Tim Christensen commended elementary staff for their handling of a lockdown situation at the school this morning. His comments were made at a regular school board meeting Monday evening. School officials were asked at about 8 am to lock down Jefferson-Scranton
Read MoreEagle shot north of Ralston; information needed
Law enforcement officers are asking for the public’s help in an investigation into the shooting death of a young male bald eagle north of Ralston. The eagle was found dead about 100 yards off County Road N-58, the Carroll/Greene County line, two miles north of Ralston. It was taken to SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources) in Dedham Nov. 3. Staff…
Read MoreReminder: Yard waste pick up this week
The last free yard waste pick up for Jefferson city residents is this week, Nov. 18-21. Leaves should be curbside in biodegradable paper bags. No stickers are required. No plastic bags will be picked up. Chipping service has been discontinued until spring.
Read MorePaton-Churdan to continue academic sharing with Jefferson-Scranton
Paton-Churdan high school students will continue to attend some classes at Greene County High School as they have since 2004. At a special meeting Wednesday evening the Paton-Churdan board of education approved a proposal to the Jefferson-Scranton board
Read MoreJeff housing committee looks to clean up neighborhoods, add inspections
Safer neighborhoods with fewer decrepit houses, as well as the eventual adoption of building codes allowing inspection of residences, are the goals of the Jefferson city council’s newly formed housing committee. City administrator Mike Palmer briefed the county board of supervisors and the city council Tuesday about the committee.
Read MoreOngoing rummage sale is a front for canasta
When a new community center eventually opens in Grand Junction, it will be the culmination of much hard work by many people. A special group of women, the Grand Junction Women’s Club, has already spent more than a year fundraising for the project, starting even while plans were little more than talk.
Read MoreSalvation Army Red Kettle Campaign starts soon; goal is $9,000
The Salvation Army in Greene County has dusted off the red kettles for the traditional Christmas kettle campaign. Kettles have been a familiar sight at Fareway and Ben Franklin/Radio Shack for several years. The Greene County chapter has expanded the Salvation Army presence to Churdan, Grand Junction, and Scranton,
Read MoreJeff council approves funds for pool
The Jefferson municipal swimming pool will be ready to open next May with a new filter if all goes as planned. The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 12 meeting approved spending $82,557 for the filter and other small repair projects. Timely action on the purchase assures the filter will be in place for the 2014 swim season.
Read MorePaton-Churdan hosts Veterans Day program
Paton-Churdan students, teachers, area veterans and about 100 members of the community gathered for the annual Veterans Day program Monday morning at the school. All grades participated, from the kindergartners, who led the Pledge of Allegiance, to the high school band and choir. First and second graders gave the veterans handmade thank you cards, while other students read poems and…
Read MoreCommunity Players to present “The Sound of Music”; auditions Nov. 17-19
The Community Players of Greene County will present the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” in February. Auditions for casting the adult roles are set for Sunday, Nov. 17, at 4 pm. Auditions for
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