County’s United Way celebrates 40 years of service

For the past 40 years, a nonprofit organization nestled on High Street in Waynesburg has contributed to the economic of Greene County. Greene County United Way is a catalyst for change, care and community, said MaChal Forbes, executive director of Greene County United Way. Though many do not know of their existence, it is felt … Continue reading

Farmer notices climate change

Shields Herb and Flower Farm has provided Greene County with plants of all types since 1982.  “Since then, we’ve definitely noticed a change,” said Alex Shields, the son of the owner Leigh Shields. The change Shields is talking about is a rising global temperatures.  The Department of Environmental Protection of Pennsylvania reported the state’s climate … Continue reading

Greene mines surviving despite county closures

This past March, two large coal mines in Wyoming shut down after filing bankruptcy, Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr. They were the fourth and sixth largest coal mines in the country. While the ripple effect of their closures was felt by Wyoming taxpayers and vendors, how far has the ripple effect spread though, and how … Continue reading

PAMX president reflects on motocross history

Motocross is a growing sport, and continues to increase in its popularity.  “PAMX is an organization that promotes motocross in Pennsylvania,”  President of PAMX Jeff Cernic said.  The PAMX season is from March through Oct. With only a month left in the season, there are still a few more races to look forward to. Some … Continue reading

PennDOT receives automated vehicle research grant

On Sept. 23-27, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced they have received a grant of $8,409,444 to utilize.  “The intent of PennDOT’s application is to develop a consistent approach to allow for AVs to safely operate in work zones. Knowing that there is unlikely a single solution, the PennDOT proposal focuses on a combination of … Continue reading

Solar Festival endorses cleaner energy option

Though the sun is setting earlier and earlier as winter approaches, it is just now rising for the future of renewable resources, especially that of solar energy. The Center for Coalfield Justice and Solar United Neighbors have pooled their resources to provide vital information and resources to the people of Greene County through the Greene … Continue reading

Mason-Dixon Line Festival commemorates historical significance

The Mason-Dixon Historical Park in West Virginia hosted the third annual Mason-Dixon Line Festival this past Saturday, Sept. 28. With free admission, this event took place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Along with the festivities, a home-cooked buckwheat pancake breakfast was available for purchase from 8 a.m. till 12 p.m. Buckwheat pancakes are sour … Continue reading

To Jauregui, music is a learning tool

“At some point, my brain was burned because I was trying to learn Farsi from an English [speaking] teacher, living in an Italian house, I was speaking Spanish and my roommate was from China. It was crazy, but you learn something from each one.”   As a professional percussionist and conductor, Camilo Jauregui’s craft has taken … Continue reading

E-cig sellers respond to proposed federal ban

With the rise in deaths and illnesses connected to e-cigarette usage this year, President Donald Trump proposed a federal ban on most, if not all, flavored e-liquids for e-cigarettes Sept. 11. Vape sellers in Waynesburg, however, think banning is not a good decision based on their knowledge of e-cigarettes, human nature and history.  In regards … Continue reading

County oil pull tradition continues

The Greene County Fair Grounds hosted the Lucas Oil Mega Pull this Saturday, Sept. 21, for the 20th consecutive year in Waynesburg. The admission price was $25 per person and the event took place from 7 – 10 p.m. The pull consisted of both trucks and tractors. The event included appearances from mini rod Tractors, … Continue reading