Unemployment rates ‘stable,’ according to Belding
Greene County’s unemployment rate is currently at 5.4%, according to statistics released Feb. 11, by the state Department of Labor and Industry. Mike Belding, chairman of the Greene County commissioner, said the traditional industry in the region is based on fossil fuel extraction, which is where most of their jobs focus. However, there are plenty … Continue reading
Eva K. Bowlby Public Library offering CPR course
The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library will be hosting a First Aid CPR AED course on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The price for the course is $89 and covers the cost of the workbook and certification. Payment is due the day of the course and is open to ages 10 … Continue reading
GRACE Program uses oil, gas funds to support farmers
The Greene County Conservation Office is offering a cost share program for the fourth consecutive year. The board of directors are accepting applications for what is called the GRACE Program until Aug. 31. The GRACE Program, which stands for Greene County’s Reinvestment in Agriculture: Cost- Share Enhancement, is offering reimbursement to farmers by using the … Continue reading
Cookies take over E. High Street
Your Rookie Cookie focuses on its customers and faith
Turns out Leigh Ann Shaner, owner of Your Cookie Rookie, is no rookie. Her business may be new to Waynesburg and Franklin Township, but it is a business she and her husband Andy Shaner have dabbled with for a decade. In October 2019, they relocated to 1604 E. High St., directly behind the American Judo … Continue reading
Bring on the ‘Kandy’
Local businesses ready for Valentine's Day festivities
“Valentine’s Day is kind of like our Christmas,” said the owner of Five Kidz Kandy Kristy Vliet. Five Kidz Kandy has remained a local candy store for several years. Each year, their favorite holiday to celebrate is Valentine’s Day. Why? The candy. Candy has been one of the biggest selling points for this romantic holiday … Continue reading
Waynesburg Bible Chapel to expand main sanctuary
The Waynesburg Bible Chapel started its journey in a living room, according to heislove.org, until growth prompted the building on 800 E. Greene St. to be bought. Years later, more expansion is necessary. Jay Buckhalter, a minister at the chapel, began to notice a steady uptick in congregants, more than the usual shifts of a … Continue reading
Women’s team can’t build on first half, falls at W&J
It was a tale of two halves for Waynesburg. After leading 33-28 at the break. Washington & Jefferson outscored the Jackets 27-13 in the next period. They shot 66% from the field in the third quarter which led to a 76-59 victory. This is Waynesburg’s (5-17 4-9) sixth consecutive loss against the Presidents. Coach Sam … Continue reading
CTC focuses on preparing children for the workforce
Trystan Weir, 2015 alumnus of Greene County Career and Technology Center and Jefferson High School, knew the college path was not for him. Weir wanted to help people and make an impact on their lives, but the path he wanted to pursue required a technical education rather than the traditional four-year college degree. His dream … Continue reading