Greene County Fairgrounds, a gathering place for community events
One place to always rely on something going on is the Greene County Fairgrounds. Located just eight minutes from Waynesburg University, this roughly 40 acres of space has room for all kinds of activities. The fairground is comprised of different sections that all serve a purpose. There is a track, different barns, two arenas, a … Continue reading
Effect of WU students leaving campus for summer on Waynesburg organizations
With graduation approaching, the borough of Waynesburg is preparing to lose a portion of its temporary population with Waynesburg University students heading home for the summer. The annual loss will take a toll on the borough in some respects but not in others. The 2022 publications of the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages and … Continue reading
A love as warm as an Alpaca’s fleece
Only about 15 minutes away from Waynesburg University’s campus live 15 soft, fluffy animals. Lippencott Alpacas is a farm located at 265 Meadowbrook Road, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The owners, Lena and Philip Galing, live in Lena’s family home on the farm. The farm has been in Lena’s family for four generations since the 1870’s. It was … Continue reading
Scouts sell cookies
Greene County’s Girl Scout Troop 80016 is still a new troop, but that is not stopping the girls from having success with selling cookies. The troop began in Sept. 2021 and is run by Kellie Hardie, Tracy Dohn Cummins and Angelica Good. “It was actually inspired by my daughter Madison. She wanted to be a … Continue reading
‘It’s all about just following your dreams.’ Blake; Following dreams on High Street
It’s not every day that a business is seen run by someone in their twenties, and even then it would typically be someone on the later side of the decade. In Waynesburg you can find a business run by someone who is only twenty years old. That business is Cut to the Chase. Located at … Continue reading
‘I love kids, so that’s the fun part.’ Brooks: Covering operations in local school district
At the Central Greene School District, there are many employees who make the operations of the schools run as smoothly as possible. One of those individuals is Valerie Brooks, director of business affairs and the board secretary. Valerie Brooks began her journey at Central Greene School District 15 years ago. “I worked as the accounts … Continue reading
W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop. leaves mark on community
As the Monongahela River forms the east border of Greene County, there sits a red building with a green roof and white letters stretching across the front that say “W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop.” The annual Hammer-In Festival will be held April 15. William A. Young supervised the construction of the machine … Continue reading
First annual Furry Friends 5K comes to Waynesburg
The first annual Furry Friends 5K was held at Waynesburg University on April 2. The race was open to people who chose to run with pets, along with people who did not. The event was organized by Waynesburg University seniors Karlee Anderson, Megan Wilson, Makalia Morrell and sophomore Kaitlin Leadbitter on behalf of the Humane … Continue reading
Local church offers final Lenten lunch
The season of Lent is referred to as a time of preparation and an opportunity to grow closer to God. As a result, it is a time of personal reflection that gets people ready for Easter and Good Friday. It also means another annual tradition as people search their local communities for the ideal fish … Continue reading