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Support for Fischer taking place

The Yellow Jackets community has swarmed to support senior Corey Fischer amidst his battle against Ewing’s Sarcoma. Multiple fundraisers and events have been set into place to aid Fischer’s fight.  A 3v3 basketball tournament will be held on April 8 and will be followed up by a dodgeball tournament on April 21.  Existing with the … Continue reading

Track and Field heats up during cold meet

From March 26, 2022 Conditions were not perfect to say the least for the Waynesburg University track and field teams’ competition at the Bethany Invitational. “I thought the meet was very interesting because of the weather,” senior captain Monica Kolencik said. “I think people surprised themselves despite the poor weather conditions.” Despite cold, windy and … Continue reading

Find your fit: searching for a job

“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never work a day in your life,” famous author Mark Twain said. To build off of Twain’s point, I would add that you need to find the right fit and environment for yourself in that job. As May, and graduation, rolls around for many seniors like … Continue reading

Students hold veterans clothing drive

United States soldiers have sacrificed so much in their lives in order to provide security and freedom to the country throughout history. A group of Waynesburg University students is showing their gratitude towards veterans by holding a clothing drive around the Waynesburg community. “Anytime you can give back it is awesome,” group leader Jansen Knotts … Continue reading

Local library hosts chili cook-off

Event held for community members at the Bowlby Library “It’s a beautiful day for chili,” Chili Cook-Off contestant Mark Hayes said. Arguably the best time for chili is when the weather is snowing or it is colder outside. Saturday’s weather followed that recipe as the Eva K. Bowlby Public Library held its Chili Cook-Off event. … Continue reading

Waynesburg Track and Field returns to PAC Indoor Championships

For the first time in two years, the Waynesburg indoor track and field teams returned to the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Indoor Championships. Ahead of the competition, the women’s team was projected to finish fourth, while the men’s team was slated to finish seventh. The women’s team performed up to the conference’s expectation with a … Continue reading

Two arrested in local homicide case

Police have released details in the double homicide case that opened on Valentine’s Day. Waynesburg police arrested and charged Cortland J. Rogers, 28, and Shawna M. Smith, 23, both from Waynesburg, for the deaths of Judy Hunter and Kevin Williford. Waynesburg police said they arrested Rogers and Smith earlier the same day the bodies were … Continue reading

Patrolling Criminal Justice’s new simulator

Department of Criminal Justice stays up-to-date with new equipment The basement of the CSI Center recently received a new addition that provides students with a “very realistic” patrolling experience.  The Department of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences was gifted with a Patrol Simulator 7 created by L3Harris. According to department Chairperson Adam Jack, this magnitude … Continue reading

Riders rally for annual event

34th annual Greene County Motorcycle Swap Meet takes place February is an early time to start thinking about riding motorcycles in chilly southwestern Pennsylvania. Not in Greene County though. This year marked the 34th year that the Deter family has hosted its Motorcycle Swap Meet event on the first Sunday in February. “The reason that … Continue reading