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
The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently determined there is no “cancer cluster” in Washington County or the Canon-Mcmillan School District. This finding was in response to a report released in late March, claiming there were six cases of Ewing’s sarcoma in the area. The department’s statement was released one day before state officials were supposed … Continue reading
Connect Inc. received $512,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Human Services April 1. The money came from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grants. Connect Inc. was one of 16 organizations that received grant money from the pool of $15 million. In a press release from Gov. … Continue reading
Some may think this is a hairy situation. Three newly opened hair salons, all on High Street in Waynesburg and within one block of each other. In such a competitive field, businesses need to cut down the competition. But here, the opposite happens. “It’s really nice with everyone up here, because we all get along, … Continue reading
Eva K. Bowlby Public Library is getting ready for its summer learning programs, available to children of all ages. The main program, coordinated through the state, is the SummerQuest program. The library will be putting its own spin on the program, though, with a space-themed “A Universe of Stories” title. The eight-week program, starting June … Continue reading
While state lawmakers negotiate the future of funding the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, they’re addressing a national issue, said Matthew Stokan, director of financial aid. “The problem of higher education, not just in this state, but across the country, is what they call a financial aid gap,” said Stokan. As the cost of education … Continue reading
In Greene County, the coal industry is omnipresent, said Veronica Coptis, executive director for the Center for Coalfield Justice. Whether it’s the mining plant over the horizon or the coal ash site around every other road bend, Coptis said residents here have gotten used to living amongst the production. So, when the Environmental Integrity Project … Continue reading
In the small shopping plaza stretch near Taco Bell and Dunkin Donuts, between Pearle Vision and One Main Financial, a new pizzeria is coming to Waynesburg. In a “prime location between the hotels and other restaurants” Owner Amanda Bibovic said, “We have already had people come in and ask for menus, and I hope it will … Continue reading
The results of the special election for the 37th Senatorial district—a seat left vacant when Guy Reschenthaler won the 14th congressional district race in November’s midterm elections—are in, and Democrat Pam Iovino is the winner. In an election that spanned Allegheny and Washington counties, Iovino defeated Republican D. Raja, earning 33,310 votes to Raja’s 30,741 … Continue reading
“I hate it. Enough is enough.” As usual, Sister Audrey Quinn is adorning her servant attitude in face of people’s praise of her. After working as director of the Salvation Army Greene County Service Center for 11 years, Sister Quinn is stepping down from the position. She isn’t a fan of all the attention. “I didn’t … Continue reading
