Green Valley 4-H Club holds officer elections

The next meeting will be held at 5 p.m. March 1 at the commercial building

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Published February 5, 2026 - 5:16 a.m.

Poster for the 2026 Harrison County Fair with dates. — Members were asked to share ideas for the 4-H Week window display using the theme “Sweet Times at the Harrison County Fair.”

The Green Valley 4-H Club met Feb. 1 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds commercial building for its monthly meeting.

The club held its annual election of officers for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, news reporter, historian, community service, health and recreation.

Members were asked to share ideas for the 4-H Week window display using the theme “Sweet Times at the Harrison County Fair.” The club also discussed the Iron Chef competition scheduled Feb. 14.

4-H projects and memberships are due April 1.

The next meeting will be held at 5 p.m. March 1 at the commercial building.

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