Local Farmers Market Thrives Through Pandemic
Every Wednesday through mid-October the Waynesburg Farmers Market will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located in the heart of downtown Waynesburg, on South Street next to the Greene County Courthouse. The Farmers Market occurs once a week, hosted by a non-profit organization, Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful. The organization encourages all community members to … Continue reading
Kiln to Table reworks restaurant for a safe reopening after lockdowns
Video courtesy of WCTV Liz Carpenter, partner of Kiln to Table, said having a small business in Waynesburg is hard, but being a new small business amid a pandemic comes with even more difficulties. In March, after being open for only five months, Kiln to Table, along with every other non-essential business in Pennsylvania, was … Continue reading
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A new way to get up and active during the pandemic
After months of being in a stay at home order with little to do, the Greene County United Way felt that it was time to get the community involved again. “We wanted to figure out a way that we could safely … do something to get people out of the house and around the community, … Continue reading
Building demolished on High Street to create more parking
If you entered Waynesburg west-bound on High Street, you were probably greeted on the left by an excavator atop a giant mound of dirt and debris. Three buildings were recently demolished in hopes of building a new parking lot for St. Ann’s Catholic Church. “I think it beautifies the entrance into Waynesburg,” said Rev. Albin … Continue reading
Rep. Pam Snyder continues fight for corrections officers
On Jan. 23, a bill giving corrections officers a voice in parole hearings unanimously passed the Pennsylvania House. This bill, H.B. 44, was part of Rep. Pam Snyder’s push towards protecting corrections officers. Snyder is moving the fight from her role in the House into the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. “Our corrections officers have a … Continue reading
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