Calling all poets and poetry lovers – The Community Players of Greene County and the Greene County Historical Society will present “An Afternoon of Poetry” Sunday, April 23, at 2 pm at the historical museum on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. This will be the local celebration of April as National Poetry Month. Area residents who enjoy poetry are encouraged…
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Palm Sunday musical portrays the last days of Christ’s life
Greene County Clergy Association is sponsoring a musical portraying the last days of Christ’s life Sunday, April 2, at 2 pm at the Greene County High School performing arts center. The musical will feature three dramatizations: Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Living Lord’s Last Supper,” “The Roman Cross Builder,” and “The Women at Calvary.” The production will be enhanced by choral…
Read MoreSweep in to the Historical Society’s program on broom making
In the late 19th century there were two broom factories in Jefferson. They’re long gone, but the craft of making brooms lives on, and on Sunday, March 26, at the Greene County Museum, a 21st-century broom maker with Greene County ties will demonstrate how she makes the household tool. Shannon Bardole-Foley, daughter of Dick Bardole of Rippey, took up broom making…
Read MoreDeadline for 144-CHI funds is April 15
The application deadline is approaching for funds from the 144-Corridor Housing Initiative to help with the cost of projects that help make the east side of Greene County more attractive. Projects might include extra yard work, adding a wheelchair ramp, or adding a railing or replacing a rotting unsafe railing on the front step. The 144-Corridor Housing Initiative for people…
Read MoreWillow Township slates budget hearing
A public hearing on the Willow Township 2023-24 budget will be held Tuesday, March 28, at 7 pm at 260 320th St, Coon Rapids. Gina Arnold, clerk.
Read MoreGreene County Dems slate odd-year caucus
Greene County Democrats will hold their 2023 caucus and organizing meeting Tuesday, March 21, at the Jefferson municipal building at 220 N. Chestnut St. Doors will open and registration will begin at 6:30 pm. The caucus and election of officers and precinct leaders will begin at 7 and conclude by 8:30. All Greene County precincts will meet together. All registered…
Read MoreSupes okay levies, slate public hearing on FY24 budget
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors held two public hearings at the regular board meeting on Mar. 13. The first was for the proposed FY2024 maximum property tax. No oral or written objections were received from the public and the board unanimously approved a resolution setting limits of $5,010,033 for general county services and $2,018,666…
Read MoreJeff council okays animal shelter board, FY24 budget, and resurfacing W. Lincoln Way
The Jefferson city council at its regular March 14 meeting okayed the appointment of five members to the Greene County animal shelter board. The five persons, who were nominated by mayor Matt Gordon, are police captain Jason Kroger, council member Darren Jackson, veterinarian Amy Klauer, and at large board members Samantha Hardaway and Bonnie Silbaugh. People for Animal Welfare Society…
Read MoreGreen, Nordman discuss hot-button issues at legislative forum
Private property rights and the use of eminent domain is the most sensitive issue coming out of the 2023 legislative session, according to State Sen Jesse Green, who serves Greene County as part of Senate District 24. He and Carter Nordman, who serves Greene County as part of House District 47, answered questions from about two dozen constituents at a…
Read MoreCommunity Appreciation Night is March 28
Includes ABC Award and Forces Under 40 recognitions The public is invited to join Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community for the third annual Community Appreciation Night event to be held Tuesday, March 28, at 7 pm at the Greene County High School Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm for hors d’oeuvres served by Ram Restaurant…
Read MoreGrow Greene County awards event slated for April 4
Public invited, RSVP is necessary The Grow Greene County board of directors invites the public to attend the 8th annual Grow Greene County Awards Night on Tuesday, April 4. The annual event will held in the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson. The funds awarded come from gaming revenue received from Wild Rose Jefferson in 2022. Entities receiving grants…
Read MoreMeet, greet and thank planned for Medical Center providers
The medical team at Greene County Medical Center, the Family Medicine Clinic and the Specialty Clinics work year-round to provide expert services and compassionate care to all who live in the region. To thank them and demonstrate how much they are appreciated, Greene County Medical Center is hosting a meet-and-greet on National Providers’ Day, Thursday, March 30. The come-and-go reception…
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