Michael McKenzie

Carmichaels pool under repairs

For the 2024 season, the Carmichaels area pool will be closed to the public as significant upgrades to the pool will begin to be made. Green County Director of Recreation Bret Moore talked about the tough decision to close the pool for the time being. “It was a matter of economics and safety,” Moore said. … Continue reading

Huber & Hilton Farm II host second annual ‘Seed Swap Day’

On Saturday, Jan. 27, Hilton Farm II hosted their Seed Swap Day event at the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department for farmers looking to learn more information about seed planting and swap or purchase gardening tools such as seed, soil, and more. “The event is to share seeds and gardening information with the community,” event organizer … Continue reading

WU to host upcoming Christmas concert

This upcoming Saturday, Dec. 9, the Waynesburg University Symphonic Band and Lamplighters Choir will host a Christmas concert to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. “The Music Program presents a Christmas Concert at the end of every fall semester,” music program director Eric Brewer said. “The Symphonic Band and Lamplighters Choirs perform music from the … Continue reading

RM training leads to ‘Gnomes for Homes’ event

On Monday, Nov. 6, Waynesburg University hosted a “Gnomes for Homes” event where students could get together and paint gnomes for a good cause. “So Gnomes for Homes was sort of like the normal Bisque and Brew,”  Willison Hall Resident Mentor Seth Eaton said. “We had little bisque gnomes that were being sold for $5 … Continue reading

CrossPoint AOG hosts ‘Hope Harvest’ event

On Saturday, Sept.23, the Crosspoint Assembly of God church hosted the Hope Harvest Fall Fest at the Greene County Fairgrounds from 2 to 5 p.m.. The pastor at Crosspoint Assembly of God, Josh Koss, spoke more about the event.  “It was a fall festival with a very Christ-centered focus. The goal was to bring families … Continue reading

Waynesburg University and Fabyonne Williams host mental health/suicide awareness presentaion

Fabyonne Williams, a licensed professional counselor in Pittsburgh, spoke to students about mental health and suicide prevention on Tuesday, Sept. 26, when Waynesburg University held a mental health awareness and suicide prevention seminar in Stover Hall. The event was presented by the Black Student Union on campus and their president, Ross Owens.  “So Ross Owens, … Continue reading