Last Saturday, the Pennsylvania Motocross Association held one of its sanctioned rounds of competition at High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, for motocross racers from ages 4-50. Jeff Cernic, president of the PAMX , said the organization was honored and excited to be able to hold a weekend of competition at the historical raceway. … Continue reading
“It’s not much different, we are just the smaller countryside bridges, compared to the steel bridges of Pittsburgh.” While Greene County is just a short distance from Pittsburgh, PA, the bridges are a little different, according to Joanne Marshall, director of the Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency. Marshall explained that this unique difference is the … Continue reading
One of the most anticipated annual events in Greene County, “50s Fest & Car Cruise,” hosted by Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful, will be hitting the streets Saturday at 10 a.m. The theme of 1950s and 1960s-style vehicles has been the foundation of this event since its start 18 years ago. The event now has music … Continue reading
Greene County Tourism partnered with Thistlethwaite Vineyards last weekend for a first-time event that can leave inquisitive people puzzled. On Sunday, September 8 from 1-7:30 p.m. those questions were answered. This event was for anyone in the community who desired to explore some of Greene County’s finest, yet overlooked sites, said Joanne Marshall, communications/tourism director … Continue reading
When first hearing about the new pizzeria being built in Greene County, Waynesburg University senior business management major and Greene County resident, Ryan Brownfield, was skeptical. His first thought was, “Great, just what we need. Another pizza place in this small town.” After the opening of Fat Angelo’s Pizzeria earlier this summer, Brownfield’s opinion had … Continue reading
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Heart and Sole 5K Run and Walk will be held at the Greene Cove Yacht Club. The event’s purpose is to raise money for children living in southwestern Pennsylvania who have been diagnosed with cancer. Putting on the event is an organization that has been raising funds for pediatric cancer … Continue reading
Relay for Life of Greene County will be holding its second Drag Queen Bingo at Moose Lodge 461, Sept. 8, in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society. With a unique theme, the event sold out last year within 24 hours and is well on its way to doing so again, as only … Continue reading
The Gun-Cash Bash, an annual event to raise support hosted by the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company committee, will be held Saturday from 3-10 p.m. on 1483 Jefferson Road. “We’ve been doing this for the last 15-20 years,” Joe Petek, fire chief at the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company said. “It’s a good fundraiser to get people … Continue reading
The Goodwin Performing Arts Center at Waynesburg University bustled with citizens, corporate representatives and local government officials Tuesday, as the Greene County Commissioners presented a comprehensive economic plan. Greene County has waited for more than a year for the new marketing strategy that they hope will usher in a new economic age for the county. … Continue reading
One thing is for sure: the culture around marijuana has changed. That’s according to John, a Greene County resident and regular recreational user of cannabis, whose full name is being withheld for his privacy. When he was growing up in the late 60s, with Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd playing on the radio, smoking marijuana … Continue reading
