Another dry week with some more isolated rain showers for the week left a steady 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 11, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Some farmers were finishing up soybean planting this week as row crop planting activities near conclusion. Other field activities included cutting hay and spraying crops.…
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Supervisors to appoint auditor after Heun’s retirement
The Greene County supervisors plan to start the process to appoint deputy auditor Billie Jo Hoskins as auditor when auditor Jane Heun retires July 14. Her term of office doesn’t expire until Dec. 31, 2024. Board chair John Muir said at the June 12 meeting that a decision should be based on past experience in appointing persons to fill terms…
Read MoreBell Tower Festival adds to legacy
The 2023 Bell Tower Festival drew thousands of residents and visitors to Jefferson Friday and Saturday. Although rain and even hail was in early weather forecasts, no rain fell, and festival-goers didn’t have to endure the very hot, humid weather that has beset recent festivals. At the opening ceremony on the Plaza Stage Friday evening, festival steering committee chair Philip…
Read MoreLandus Jefferson reconstruction complete with more capacity than previously
Landus cooperative marked the completion of a two-year reconstruction project at its Jefferson location with a news media open house Thursday. An explosion caused by smoldering grain in a 1950’s concrete silo May 14, 2021, caused considerable damage to the facility. “We were able to take that unfortunate situation and turn this facility into a flagship for Landus,” president and…
Read MoreBell Tower Festival this weekend in Jefferson
The 2023 Bell Tower Festival, themed “Live Your Legacy”, will fill Jefferson’s downtown with activities, entertainment and refreshments this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. A Downtown Dinner Party is again planned for under the sun shades in the 100 block of W. Lincoln Way Thursday evening. A social hour with cocktails and games will begin at 5 pm, with dinner and…
Read MoreSupervisors briefed on progress of Grand Junction Solar construction permit
The Greene County board of adjustment will be asked to hold a public hearing in the next several weeks on an amended construction permit for Grand Junction Solar, a utility-scale solar energy project in Junction Township. Tom Karas of National Grid Renewables, project manager of Grand Junction Solar, told the Greene County supervisors Monday that he’s in the process of…
Read More‘Ring Out for Art’ sculptures on Bell Tower Plaza
The quartet of sculptures decorating the Bell Tower Plaza were selected from 36 entries received for the eighth Ring Out for Art contest, organized by the Jefferson Matters: Main Street Tower View Team. Those who attend the annual Bell Tower Festival this weekend in downtown Jefferson can vote for their favorite, with the winner receiving the Public Choice Award. Voting…
Read MoreCorn condition already declining due to hot, dry weather
Isolated rain showers during the week led to 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 4, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers were still planting some corn and soybeans this week, however nearly all planting activities are finished. There were limited reports of crop replanting in certain fields. Other field activities included cutting…
Read MoreFree lunch available for children
Greene County Schools is participating in the USDA’s summer food service program. Meals will be provided Monday-Friday, June 4 through July 28, at no charge to children. No meals will be served July 3, July 4 and July 25. Meals will be available as follows: Jefferson – Greene County elementary school, 11 am to 12:30 pm Grand Junction – Grand…
Read MorePTSD topic of discussion June 6
All military veterans, their families, and the families of deceased veterans are encouraged to attend a discussion of post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – Tuesday, June 6. The discussion will begin at 7 pm at the Greene County Community Center meeting room. Guest speaker will be Wayne Marck, Veterans Affairs outreach specialist. Sometimes a service member doesn’t recognize PTSD in…
Read MoreA sports public relations legend to receive the 2023 Bell Tower of Fame Award
She’s been called a “legend of NBA communication” and now the 1977 Jefferson High School graduate will be honored as the 2023 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient. The award recognizes a person who has lived in Greene County sometime in their life whose professional or personal accomplishments internationally, nationally or statewide bring great pride to Greene County. Julie Fie…
Read MoreNew principal named for GrCoHS
Just one day after resignation agreement with outgoing principal Greene County Schools superintendent Brett Abbotts announced Wednesday that Karen Shannon has been offered the high school principal position for the 2023-2024 school year, pending board approval. Shannon is completing her first year as the district math coach. Previously, she served as the middle school counselor and as an elementary classroom…
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