“A Christmas Carol,” hot beverages, caroling, and Santa Claus The public is invited to celebrate the holiday season at “A Community Theater Christmas”, Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7 pm at Greene County High School, hosted by the Community Players of Greene County. The evening will begin with a staged reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in the auditorium. Nick…
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Make a holiday gift to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation
There is still time to put meaning into this holiday giving season by supporting the Greene County Medical Center Foundation in its 2024 Greene Backer campaign. “Every day we hear the stories of people who are grateful for the services and programs available right here at our medical center,” said Foundation director Nancy Houska. “Whether they are finally able to…
Read MoreJeff council lists future projects and priorities
Establishes animal appeals board to settle issues when pets are quarantined or abated The Jefferson city council at its Dec. 10 meeting endorsed “as a guiding document” an ambitious 5-year capital improvement plan (CIP) with a total price tag of more than $8.8 million. Projects on the plan that extend past five years include an upgrade of the city water…
Read MoreMuseum holiday open house: Games, prizes and festive Barbies
The public is invited to drop in at the holiday open house at the Greene County Historical Museum at 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson Saturday, Dec. 14, between 9 am and noon on Saturday. Janice Harbaugh of Jefferson will play holiday songs on the grand piano. Many of the museum’s Barbies, all dressed in holiday finery, will be on…
Read MoreSupervisors take control of county elected officials’ salaries
Supervisors agree not to take action to establish a compensation board The county supervisors will be solely responsible for any salary increases for themselves and other county elected officials in the next fiscal year. They will take over the role of compensation board, despite two elected officials – treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen and recorder Deb McDonald – lobbying them at the…
Read MoreShop for Christmas at the library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are sponsoring their annual holiday sale featuring used books and DVDs throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Items will be continually added throughout the month. Persons who have books or movies to donate to the sale can leave them in the donation bin in the library entryway. All proceeds directly…
Read MoreDecision about compensation board is slated for Dec. 9 supervisors’ meeting
The county supervisors spent almost an hour discussing whether they should appoint a compensation board or set the salaries for county elected officials. A change in state law specifies that county supervisors “may” appoint a compensation board, rather than requiring them to appoint a comp board as in years past. Members of a compensation board are appointed by each elected…
Read MoreElks lodge continues Christmas dinner tradition
The Jefferson Elks lodge will hold its 59th annual Christmas Day dinner Dec. 25 at 4 pm. A tradition that began in 1965, the Elks prepare and serve a traditional meal to anyone in the community. If you are alone, needing some community, or hungry, please join us for this event. Meals will be served in the Elks lodge. Take-out…
Read More144 CHI holds reception for 2024 participants, plans for 2025 program
The (Highway) 144 CHI (Corridor Housing Initiative ) held a reception for donors and recipients Nov. 20 at the Loren Shriver Community Center in Paton. This is the second year 144 CHI has received funding from Greene County organizations and individuals. The board is grateful to the Greene County board of supervisors for allocating funds from the Louis Dreyfus account,…
Read MoreWinter Festival Friday and Saturday at Clover Hall
The annual Winter Festival in Jefferson will be in a larger location this year – Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The two-day event, Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, offers seasonal fun for all ages. The larger space will provide room for more decorated trees and for a new activity, sock skating. Everyone is invited to put…
Read MoreTown & Country Band performs this Saturday, Sunday
The Town and Country Band will present Music of the Season Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 pm at the Paton-Churdan school auditorium in Churdan, and again Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3:30 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. The Sunday concert will conclude the Church Christmas Tour, slated to begin at 2 pm. First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist,…
Read MoreHonor, remember a deceased loved with with ornament on Tree of Life
Tree of Life ceremony is Dec. 12 Those we love are even closer to our hearts and more often in our thoughts during the holiday season. This can create a flood of emotions, particularly for those who have lost someone dear to them. “We carry memories of our loved ones with us throughout the year, but during the holidays, it…
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