Homeless cats in community supported through cash bash
Catnip Acres/PetSmart Alternate Adoption Site in Washington, Pennsylvania, will be hosting a cash bash for the second consecutive year in the Waynesburg Armory, partnered with Save a Horse Stable on March 14. “We start selling tickets in January for a March event, and start reaching out to local businesses and shops as well in January, … Continue reading
Snyder backs attorney general on Juul Inc. lawsuit
Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania attorney general filed suit against Juul Labs Inc. for “unscrupulous marketing tactics.” According to a recent newsletter, Pennsylvania Rep. Pam Snyder is highly in favor of the crackdown on Juul. “Too many of our youngsters are using these vaping devices,” Snyder said. “Many of them, and their parents, may not … Continue reading
EQT Corporation grants money for tech at Flenniken
A grant request for $15,000 was approved by the EQT Corporation for use by the Flenniken Public Library located on 102 E. George St. in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. The grant will be utilized throughout the year for a series of events and classes focused on helping children develop technological knowledge and skills. The first event, Augmented … Continue reading
Frying for funds
Fish fries provide Greene churches and fire departments will essential income
Every Friday between Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, churches and fire departments across Greene County host fish fries. These fries are fundraisers to provide a source of income for these organizations. According to people affiliated with St. Marcellus Church, Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, Richhill Township Volunteer Fire Department and the St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus … Continue reading
Waynesburg police have increased traffic enforcement
Since the beginning of 2020, the Waynesburg Borough Police Department has increased traffic enforcement in the Waynesburg area. “It’s been productive all the way around,” Police Chief Tom Ankrom said, “making the stops on people and seeing what’s going on. Just trying to eliminate problems — one being the traffic, and two being the drug … Continue reading
Bridge named after Brian Tennant
Bridge over South Fork Tenmile Creek named just one year after the former Greene County Sheriff's death
Today marks one year since former Greene County Sheriff Brian Tennant died at age 35. Pennsylvania Rep. Pam Snyder proposed House Bill 2088 in November that would name a bridge and two roads after three local fallen heroes, including Tennant. This bill passed the house unanimously on Jan. 21 and now sits in the Pennsylvania … Continue reading
Sound solution or risky investment?
Belding and Coalfield Justice reports disagree on gas industry's impact
The Center for Coalfield Justice published a report questioning the economic future of natural gas in Greene County and the surrounding area and warns that the oil and gas industry is not as economically sound as it may seem. According to pa.gov, the oil and gas industry was Greene County’s third largest source of employment … Continue reading
Medicare made easy
Eva K. Bowlby Library holding informational meeting and workshop on Medicare
The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library will be hosting Understanding Medicare, a meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6-7 p.m. The meeting will be an informational and educational workshop to understand the different supplemental parts of Medicare and the options they include. Kathy Douglas, staff member of Bowlby Library, said the complex nature of health insurance … Continue reading