Carmichaels Covered Bridge held for 51st year
The Carmichaels Covered Bridge Festival was held beside the Greene Academy of Art this past Saturday and Sunday. It was the 51st year the event has been held. The event has been held at the Carmichaels Covered Bridge every year since 1970, except 2020. “This is one of the three or four events throughout the … Continue reading
Residents gather for a “fishing frenzy” at Greene County water park
It was an event far different than one you might expect at a water park. On a foggy Sept. 17 morning, Greene County residents gathered around the pool at the Greene County Water Park for the county’s parks and recreation department’s third annual Fishing Frenzy. According to Bret Moore, the director of Greene County’s parks … Continue reading
Waynesburg campus to host blood drive
In January of 2022, the American Red Cross declared the first ever blood crisis. The crisis stayed and the nation is still in a shortage of blood. As stated on the American Red Cross website, every two seconds someone in the country needs blood. Jo Hart, MLT, director of the lab at Greene County Medical … Continue reading
New bookstore opens in Claysville
Looking for your next favorite book? A trip to Claysville might have you covered for your next go-to story. On Saturday, April 10, the Little House of Books opened its doors for business on Main Street in Claysville. The store, which is family-owned and operated, is roughly a 30-minute drive from the campus of Waynesburg … Continue reading
Greene County Tourism Promotion Agency opens photography contest for Waynesburg University Students
The Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency has partnered with Waynesburg University senior Emma Herrle as part of her internship to open a photography contest for students on campus. Students are encouraged to submit their best photos of Greene County for a chance to win gift cards. For years now, University students have had the opportunity … Continue reading
Center for Coalfield Justice to hold seed swap event
On Sunday, April 2, the Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) will hold its second annual seed swap at its main offices in Washington. The event provides an opportunity for people in the area to get free seeds or donate ones that they no longer need. According to Kristen Locy, the outreach coordinator for CCJ, this … Continue reading
Greene County gets spooky
Ghouls, ghosts, goblins and more. What else could the guests at the third annual Southwestern Pennsylvania Haunted Conference want? On Saturday, March 19, fans of the paranormal came together at the EQT Rec Center in Waynesburg to attend the conference. Organized by Greene County local and author Kevin Paul, the conference featured five presentations given … Continue reading
New group takes flight at Greene County Airport
Airport Restaurant set to reopen soon The Greene County Airport is home to several aviation opportunities, and it just welcomed one more this spring. According to a press release issued by the Greene County Commissioners, the Pittsburgh Soaring Association recently became the newest tenant at the Greene County Airport. Mike Belding, Greene County Commissioner, expressed … Continue reading
Greene County 2022 event calendar released
The Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency’s event calendar for 2022 is available on the agency’s website: visitgreene.org. According to JoAnne Marshall, director of the Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency, there are at least two new events coming to the county this year. The first is Greene County United Way’s “food fight,” a contest between local … Continue reading
Bowlby Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On March 4, the Eva K. Bowlby Public Library unveiled another service to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of their Exploration and Creativity Studio. Kathy McClure, the library’s executive director, welcomed all of the visitors to the ceremony by kicking it off with a little bit of history about the … Continue reading