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
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
Pennsylvania State Representative Donald “Bud” Cook hosted a grant seminar on Tuesday, March 14 in the EQT Rec Center. The purpose of the event was to secure funding from the commonwealth for several projects. “We can build the broadband, we can build the marketing, we can build the access to all that stuff,” Cook said. … Continue reading
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope. It’s the pop culture convention Legendary Con coming to the EQT REC Center in Waynesburg July 8-9. According to Legendary Con’s David Plavi, the convention first occurred in Morgantown, West Virginia in 2021 as the Mountaineer Comic-Con and only recently changed the name. “We decided to … Continue reading
Come January of next year, there will be a new face on the Board of Greene County Commissioners. Mike Belding, the current chairman of the Greene County Commissioners, has decided to not run for re-election. Belding will leave his office after just one term, which is not a new idea for him. In fact, he … Continue reading
For the third consecutive year, the Eva K. Bowlby Public Library will be the host for a course instruction into cardiopulmonary resuscitation, otherwise known as CPR, with the demand to be certified in CPR seemingly higher than ever. Kathy Douglas, the public relations director for the Bowlby Library commented on how busy the event can … Continue reading
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is offering two scholarships to local students who are looking to attend school. The scholarships called the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund and the Rotary Scholarship, have deadlines that close in mid-April. Both scholarships have been around for decades and renew annually. Melody Longstreth, executive director of … Continue reading
Students hold “Tuff Puff” volleyball tournament Students from Jefferson-Morgan and Carmichaels school districts have come together to hold a “Tuff Puff” volleyball tournament. The event takes place on Friday, March 3. Doors open at 5:30, and volleyball games start at 6:30 in the Jefferson-Morgan high school gym. The matches will be Jefferson-Morgan boys vs Carmichaels … Continue reading
Candy shop holds Mardi Gras celebration On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 5 Kidz Kandy in Waynesburg will be holding its annual Mardi Gras celebration. Select pastries will be available along with a southern lunch beginning at 11 a.m. and festive, “fiery” desserts beginning at 4 p.m. 5 Kidz Kandy will be open from 9 a.m. to … Continue reading
Local library hosts mahjong club The Eva K. Bowlby Library has begun hosting a mahjong club every Wednesday. The club will be meeting at the library this Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. If interested, RSVP at the library’s circulation desk or call 724-627-9776. Jefferson-Morgan high school to hold blood drive The … Continue reading
