Opening only a month apart last year, Waynesburg Coffee Co. and Coach’s Café provided renewed commerce in downtown Waynesburg. Half a year later, ownership has exchanged hands. Co-Owners of Waynesburg Coffee Co., Drew and Laura Johnson, have been friends with the original owner of Coach’s Café, Matt Tedrow, for many years. It made sense to … Continue reading
Last February, Debra Allen and Jackie Gifford were working at Yum Yum Tasty Diner. The two were with the business for more than 20 years a piece, and at this point, were essentially running the establishment. When Yum Yum Tasty Diner moved into Tommy Boy’s last March, Jackie Gifford and Debra Allen did not participate … Continue reading
John Menhart, outgoing superintendent for Carmichaels school district, has worked for the district for 40 years. Menhart’s whole life has taken place in Carmichaels, and he intends to keep it that way, even after his retirement. “I graduated from Carmichaels in [1974]; I came home from [Indiana University of Pennsylvania] in [1978] and got hired … Continue reading
The Fort Jackson building in Waynesburg has been through a lot in the past 92 years. The Fort Jackson building was built in 1926 in the place of the Downy House, which burned down the year before, according the official Greene County website. But after standing for nearly a century, the Greene County Commissioners noticed … Continue reading
For generations, the Bowlby Public Library has been a service to the community via one thing: books. Fast forward to current times, and the library now provides books, computers and several programs and activities for a range of ages to participate in. There are more than 11 programs held at Bowlby. From Lego Club to … Continue reading
In Monongahela Township, a $3 million bridge replacement project has entered the final design phase. The project initially started in March 2015, according to Project Manager Brian Svesink, and it includes a pair of bridges in Mapletown. These bridges cross the Whiteley Creek on Mapletown Road. “There are actually two bridges on the road that … Continue reading
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania held the first-annual Rise, Resist, Unite, Program in Greene County as part of the 2018 worldwide initiative and program One Billion Rising Revolution Saturday, Feb. 17. The program was first launched in February 2012 to raise awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault. Cheryl McCready, Satellite Office Coordinator of … Continue reading
Before the 2017 Greene County Coroner Election, Gene Rush didn’t have any political experience. Rush, who previously spent more than 30 years as the director of Rush Funeral Home in Rogersville, Pennsylvania, pursued the Coroner’s office last year as a Republican. After running unopposed in the primary May 16, Rush faced off with incumbent Gregory … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again. Love is in the air. What isn’t so magical is the stress business owners must undergo to plan for the holiday. For Kristy Vliet, owner of 5 Kidz Kandy, this time of year can be especially busy. This is especially true considering this year, the Mardi Gras celebration falls … Continue reading
Residents of Pennsylvania’s 50th Legislative District participated in Rep. Pam Snyder’s Tele-Town Hall, Thursday, Feb. 8. This year marked Snyder’s third phone conference style town hall since she took office as a state representative. Participants of the event would receive a phone call and be transitioned into the conference. Additionally, those involved were able to … Continue reading
