As the weather turns cooler with leaves array, some might start to think of the holidays, which means one thing for most—a rest. Many holiday homemade treats and trinkets will be on display Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Fall Vendor Show at Greene County’s EQT Recreation Center. The festival is the fourth of its kind … Continue reading
It’s Halloween Week, which means many people are consuming candy to celebrate the holiday and satisfy their sweet tooth cravings. But what is it about candy that we like? The sweetness, the variety of shapes and sizes it comes in, or whether it’s chocolate based? Personally, chocolate is a favorite and a must. A good … Continue reading
For the past 15 years, and once again in 2019, the Community Foundation of Greene County is offering an eight session series of classes, focusing on the different aspects of nonprofits to assist people in becoming proficient in the skills necessary to serve on a nonprofit board. Bettie Stammerjohn, executive director of CFGC, said Community … Continue reading
1. Elijah Cummings dies at age 68 Americans received sad news Thursday with the passing of Maryland Democrat and representative for the U.S. House, Elijah Cummings. The Democratic politician is best known for taking on a lead role in checking the background of President Donald Trump, as well as serving on the House Committee on … Continue reading
For the Waynesburg University women’s and men’s cross-country squads, this weekend’s trip to Oberlin, Ohio served as a late season bonding experience, but also one final tune-up as the teams ran at the Oberlin-Inter-Regional Rumble in the final regular season meet, with Presidents’ Athletic Conference championships upcoming Nov. 2. Before running Saturday, the teams bussed … Continue reading
Tuesday night ended with more of the same for the Yellow Jacket volleyball team, another loss. Waynesburg [2-17, 0-9] fell to the Geneva Golden Tornado [15-7, 7-3] in straight sets, 3-0, as the team continues to rebuild and grow its program under second-year head coach Hayley Kirby. The Jackets kept two of the three sets … Continue reading
Michael Cipoletti is heavily involved on the academic side at Waynesburg University as an assistant professor of forensic science. More was added to his plate earlier this year, however, when he was named the head men’s golf coach. Q: What made you initially want to take the men’s head coaching job? I didn’t ask. I … Continue reading
Purple Heart recipient dies after saving life Don Osteen, age 69, lost his life last Monday after suffering from a heart attack during a necessary surgery he was receiving, due to his involvement in an explosion inside a home. Osteen, who received the Purple Heart for his efforts during the Vietnam War, saved his 3-year-old … Continue reading
Homecoming is a time to see old friends and return to your alma mater once a year to check in and find out what has changed. This weekend brings the 2019 Homecoming at Waynesburg University, but what makes an annual event so special? It’s really what you put into as an alumnus of the school. … Continue reading
Most players experience a turning point in their career, whether it’s one big play or a record setting season. An athlete will experience ups and downs, but ultimately have their view of the game completely changed. For senior Tyler Smith, it was a position change from safety to linebacker between his sophomore and junior season … Continue reading
