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Join Your Library at National Night Out, Oct. 6

The community is invited to the Abilene Police Department to participate in the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 6 and you can see your library there too!

Community Coffee this morning in Hope at Chamber office

Dr. John Lewis wins “Service to Agriculture” Award

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, local veterinarian Dr. John Lewis was honored for his decades of service to local farmers and ranchers. After graduating from high school...

Cattlemen invite community to Oct. 8 meeting and membership drive

Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association is inviting local cattle producers, agricultural professionals and community members to its upcoming meeting and membership drive Thursday, Oct. 8. The...

Freddy Pitts receives the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Freddy Pitts has proven himself to be the epitome of a “good neighbor;” as his neighbors will quickly attest. For that reason, he was named the recipient of the...

Give Blood. Save Lives. Florence Community Blood Drive October 8

The City of Florence is partnering with Hoxworth Blood Center to host a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd. Community members are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help make a difference for patients…

Long time Farm Bureau President honored

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, long-time Farm Bureau President Richard Terry was honored as being the recipient of the Florida Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award. Terry...

Greenwich Native Plans “Backyard-Style Ultra Marathon” to Benefit Street Dog Hero

Florio Tiramani expects to cover 50 to 70 miles over 12 hours to benefit Street Dog Hero. Supporters pledge per mile, and every dollar goes toward getting more dogs off the streets and into homes.

BRIEFLY

BRI E FLYFriends of the Library meet MondayNEWPORT – The monthly Newport Friends of the Library meeting is Monday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. at the Newport Library in the teen room. The Newport Friends of the L

Newport Bike Rodeo a success

Kids were treated to free bike helmets, bicycle maintenance checks, a skills course, safety tips and snacks and prizes during the 12th annual Newport Area Bike Rodeo, held Saturday, Sept. 12 in the pa

Happy birthday, Priest River Library

PRIEST RIVER – A century of books, learning, and community programs—Priest River Library turns 100 in 2026. From its humble beginnings in 1926 to its modern-day home, fully equipped with free Wi-Fi an

Quilts of Valor

Eight veterans received a Quilt of Valor from Welcome Home Veterans Quilts of Valor. Seated: Joseph Hirst, U.S. Air Force 1957– 1959, Rush Balison, U.S. Air Force 1960–1964, Patrick Byrnes, U.S. Army