The Greene County Conservation Office is offering a cost share program for the fourth consecutive year. The board of directors are accepting applications for what is called the GRACE Program until Aug. 31. The GRACE Program, which stands for Greene County’s Reinvestment in Agriculture: Cost- Share Enhancement, is offering reimbursement to farmers by using the … Continue reading
Turns out Leigh Ann Shaner, owner of Your Cookie Rookie, is no rookie. Her business may be new to Waynesburg and Franklin Township, but it is a business she and her husband Andy Shaner have dabbled with for a decade. In October 2019, they relocated to 1604 E. High St., directly behind the American Judo … Continue reading
“Valentine’s Day is kind of like our Christmas,” said the owner of Five Kidz Kandy Kristy Vliet. Five Kidz Kandy has remained a local candy store for several years. Each year, their favorite holiday to celebrate is Valentine’s Day. Why? The candy. Candy has been one of the biggest selling points for this romantic holiday … Continue reading
The Waynesburg Bible Chapel started its journey in a living room, according to heislove.org, until growth prompted the building on 800 E. Greene St. to be bought. Years later, more expansion is necessary. Jay Buckhalter, a minister at the chapel, began to notice a steady uptick in congregants, more than the usual shifts of a … Continue reading
It was a tale of two halves for Waynesburg. After leading 33-28 at the halftime break, Washington & Jefferson outscored the Jackets 27-13 in the next period. The Presidents shot 66% from the field in the third quarter, leading to a 76-59 victory. This is Waynesburg’s [5-17, 4-9] sixth consecutive loss against the Presidents. Coach … Continue reading
Trystan Weir, 2015 alumnus of Greene County Career and Technology Center and Jefferson High School, knew the college path was not for him. Weir wanted to help people and make an impact on their lives, but the path he wanted to pursue required a technical education rather than the traditional four-year college degree. His dream … Continue reading
For the last six years, the Greene County Department of Recreation has offered yearly grants for municipalities to update or create areas of recreation for youth in the county. In a document explaining the grant and the criteria for attaining one, officials in the department stated they believe the recreational areas improved by this grant … Continue reading
The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library is hosting an escape room on Friday, Feb. 14, with start times at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The cost is $15 per person or $25 for a couple. The event is open to people ages 16 and up. The deadline for registration was Feb. 7. Although … Continue reading
Virginia Block and Bridle Jackpot officers president Rodney Parson, vice president Holden Headlee, and reporter Layne Lassnick, are students from West Virginia University who will be using the Greene County Fairgrounds on Feb. 22 at 8 a.m. to Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. for their third annual Block and Bridle Bonanza. “We are a group … Continue reading
In July 2019, Keith Burley of New Castle, Pennsylvania violently stabbed an 8-year-old child to death as the victim’s brother watched in horror. Burley was recently given parole before the homicide took place. While behind bars, Burley was known for having terrible behavior while incarcerated among corrections officers. This did not matter, according to Nate … Continue reading
