“Nothing is so personal and connecting as a photograph.” To Candice Buchanan, co-founder of the Rainy Day Boys project, the World War I Memorial Photo Exhibit means more than just gazing at old pictures. “We have worked really hard for the purpose of knowing these young men as people. Knowing their individual stories,” Buchanan said. … Continue reading
Betsy McClure and Mike Belding, republican candidates for Greene County commissioner, are hosting a joint pre-election rally with Comedian Mark Snyder Thursday, October 24, from 6-9 p.m. at Valley View Farm. This will serve as an opportunity for attendees to participate in an open discussion and build enthusiasm for the upcoming election. The location was … Continue reading
For the past 15 years, and once again in 2019, the Community Foundation of Greene County is offering an eight session series of classes, focusing on the different aspects of nonprofits to assist people in becoming proficient in the skills necessary to serve on a nonprofit board. Bettie Stammerjohn, executive director of CFGC, said Community … Continue reading
As the 2019 general elections for Greene County are rapidly approaching, the voter registration deadline has passed. Tina Kiger, Greene County elections director, broke down the numbers for Greene County’s voter registration pool and how important it is for registered voters to perform their civic duty. “We need more voters to actually go to their … Continue reading
“It affects everyone, everywhere, at some level,” said Chief County Detective David Lloyd. Despite a decline in Greene County’s opioid overdoses in 2018, statistics kept by the Greene County Coroner’s Office show the 2018 total has already been surpassed this year. The Pennsylvania Department of Health released estimated statistics for accidental and undetermined drug and … Continue reading
The Lippencott Alpaca Farm in Greene County, Pennsylvania welcomes visitors every day from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. by chance or by appointment. The alpaca farm opened in 2005 with five female alpacas. Male alpacas were added for breeding years later after visiting various other farms. Within the last two years, Lippencott acquired a herdsire … Continue reading
“Back in its heyday, the library was called a mansion when the Bowlby’s first moved in and called it home,” said Cathy Douglas, public relations practitioner for the Eva K. Bowlby Library in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The library will be hosting a Haunted Mansion Tour Oct. 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with professional storyteller Alan Irvine … Continue reading
Sept. 16-20 and Sept. 23-27 was officially Stop Overdoses in PA: Get Help Now Week in Pennsylvania. The initiative aimed to provide Pennsylvanians with the overdose-reversing naloxone drug, commonly referred to as its brand name Narcan. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s website, the goal of the week is to, “get help for residents … Continue reading
The Cherry Door, located on E. High Street in Waynesburg, is an auxiliary thrift shop that donates all of its earnings to hospitals in order to support various operations. The Cherry Door currently donates their earnings to support Washington Health System Greene, here in Waynesburg. They also help struggling students by aiding with scholarships. The … Continue reading
The Greene County Historical Society Museum will host their 48th annual Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 12, to Sunday, Oct. 13. The events will start at 10 a.m. both days and will commence at 5 p.m. After 48 years of Greene County hosting the annual Harvest Festival, people still look forward to coming year after year. … Continue reading
