Tracie Sypin, prevention specialist from the Greene County Drug & Alcohol Program, will be teaching “Smoke-Free For Life,” a new series that aids in the cessation of those addicted to tobacco in Greene County. Sypin is trained in facilitating classes and is additionally a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS). Though the course has been taught … Continue reading
A piece of history with a beautiful scenery are the words Frank Pecjak, president of the Warrior Trail Association, used to describe one of Greene County’s hidden gems, the Warrior Trail. “The Warrior Trail is part of our history,” said Mike Belding, chairman of the Greene County Commissioners. Once used as a trade route for … Continue reading
For the past few months, actor and activist, Jane Fonda, has organized Fire Drill Friday rallies each week in front of the White House in order to advocate for action against climate change, with the final one taking place earlier this month. At their Jan. 3 meeting, team members of the Center for Coalfield Justice … Continue reading
In Motion Dance + Fitness is a local dance studio located on W. High Street in Waynesburg. The studio, founded and currently operated by Dolly Theockmorton, has been running her business for 11 years. Classes offered by the studio include: ballet, acro, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap and wee dance for toddlers. Those who range … Continue reading
The Shadow Cats, a band dedicated to bringing favorite songs from the ‘60s era to the present day, are available for booking for parties and events across southwestern Pennsylvania. The band travels from Connellsville, Pennsylvania to Fairmont, West Virginia and sometimes beyond. The band officially came together in 2017, but the concept of starting the … Continue reading
The town of Waynesburg is preparing for the holidays, as local businesses decorate and participate in community festivities. The annual Light-Up Night will follow the WP&B Buy Local Buy Greene Holiday Challenge. The goal of the WP&B Buy Local Buy Greene Holiday Challenge is to have people shop primarily with local retailers from Nov.1-Dec. 6. … Continue reading
This year’s holiday travels may not be different compared to past years for most people, but next year could be an entirely different Christmas story. The REAL ID Act, passed by the U.S. congress back in 2005, has an enforcement deadline of Oct. 1, 2020, which is approaching. According to the requirements of the act, … Continue reading
The 2019 General Fund Budget is not finalized yet, as it has not been signed by Chairman Blair Zimmerman or commissioners Dave Coder and Archie Trader. Additionally, the budget also needs to be attested to by Chief Clerk Jeff Marshall. Currently, however, the proposed general fund budget for Greene County in 2020 is nearly $20 … Continue reading
The news and stories of the drug epidemic across the United States have relayed the disruption of many families and communities. Statistics, such as more than 130 U.S. citizens die every day from opioid overdose according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, have shown those affected, the thousands across the country and hundreds in … Continue reading
Joe Martin, executive director of the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, said geographic data often shows higher childhood cancer numbers in the urban centers, but with Greene County, it has been alarming. Martin said it was “eye-opening” in the Greene County area, due to the small population. There have been 55 hospitalizations in the … Continue reading
