Gallo launches Love Greene Project

Volunteers woke up early last Saturday to help with a collaborative service project, the Love Greene Project. Juan Gallo, along with a group of youth ministers and other affiliates, created the project with the goal to “invest in the local youth and local community.”  “We had been working together for a while in various ways, … Continue reading

Hot Rod’s owner seeking to repair before selling

Before Sept. 6, Rodney Phillips and his wife, Stephanie, planned on selling Hot Rod’s House of Bar-B-Que. The owners of Hot Rod’s announced their intentions to sell the popular restaurant located on S Morris St. in an effort to move down south, so their son could pursue a career in bull riding. Then, shortly before … Continue reading

Greene County Comprehensive Plan in draft stage

When Greene County residents walked into the public meeting, they were handed 10 pretend $100 bills, said Robbie Matesic, executive director of Greene County Economic Development. “This is really a demonstration of the fact that if you are the county official, you have to decide how county tax dollars are spent,” said Matesic. “So, here’s … Continue reading

Voter registration rises in Greene County

Young Democrats show concern about issues of health care, finances

In just 37 days, Midterm Elections will take place. In Southwestern Pennsylvania, there has been a trending increase of voter registration, specifically, within a younger demographic. Kelly Watson, Chair of Communications for the Washington County Democratic Committee, said there are multiple reasons for the increase. “It used to be that if you wanted to register … Continue reading

Forgeries found on ballot petition

In the 46th District of Pennsylvania’s State Senate, Republican Incumbent Camera Bartolotta is being challenged by Democrat James Craig. To get onto the ballot in November, Craig had to collect at least 500 signatures. When Craig turned in his signatures, he had a total of over 1,200. However, the legitimacy of more than 400 of … Continue reading

Lippencott Alpaca Farm to hold its 13th Annual Open house

The event includes free admission with many different activities available on site

This weekend the Lippencott Alpaca farm will be holding its 13th Annual Open House from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free as well as parking. Once you arrive however, they will ask you how many people are in the car as well as your zip code. “There are usually 200-300 people that come out per day … Continue reading

Farm to Fork boosts tourism in Greene County

The third annual Farm to Fork event was held at the Thistlewaite Vineyards in Jefferson last Saturday. Farm to Fork is held in part by the vineyard and the Observer Publishing Company to showcase local food vendors that use fresh produce from local farms. “Farm to Fork is an event that utilizes local products made … Continue reading

Greene County Hosts Walk to End Alzheimer’s

As of now, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Website. The website also states that there is a worldwide effort to find better ways to treat the disease, which makes funding a necessity. In Greene County, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the big fundraiser for the year. This … Continue reading