The technology for a time machine does not yet exist in 2018, but the town of Waynesburg recently had a chance to go back to the 1950s. During the 17th annual 50s Fest & Car Cruise in Waynesburg, sounds of doo-wop music and engines revving took over High St. for several hours, allowing those in … Continue reading
After years of speculation from parents and community members, testing during summer 2018 confirmed there is mold presence at Waynesburg Central Elementary School, which has contaminated both the basement and some classrooms on the ground-level. The issue was announced during the school board meeting held Aug. 21, where Superintendent Helen McCracken addressed concerned community members … Continue reading
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has been working toward combining parishes and worship sites since May, as part of an initiative “On Mission for the Church Alive.” The initiative, said the Rev. Nicolas Vaskov, will have churches share resources and clergyman. It “focuses on seeking to strengthen the church, to build the church, to … Continue reading
Late last week, a fire broke out during the early hours of the morning directly outside a restaurant located in downtown Waynesburg, before spreading through the lower level of the building. Hot Rod’s House of Bar-B-Que, a restaurant located on S Morris St., caught fire Thursday, Sept. 6. According to Jeff Marshall, Waynesburg-Franklin Fire Chief, … Continue reading
“Hope for the Homeless.” This is the message City Mission uses to drive its organization. An organization for the homeless, City Mission was established in 1941. It has been continuously serving the southwestern Pennsylvania area for almost eight decades. According to Dr. and Lieutenant Colonel Sally Mounts, chief development officer for City Mission, there are currently homes being provided to men, women and children through three … Continue reading
As summer approaches, several events in Greene County are taking place during the end of April and beginning of May. As Blair Zimmerman, chairman of the Greene County Board of Commissioners, said there is “a lot to choose from” and something for everybody to enjoy. May is usually a busy time for events in Greene County. Joanne Marshall, director of Greene County Tourism, said she has no say in … Continue reading
For the first time in nearly a decade, a festival geared towards children is returning to Greene County, under the oversight of State Rep. Pam Snyder. Snyder’s Kids Fest will take place April 28 at the Greene County Fairgrounds, featuring more than 50 tables from different organizations. Amy Hopkins, legislative assistant, approached Snyder with the … Continue reading
If April showers bring May flowers, then what do April snowstorms bring? For farmers in Greene County, it’s stress. Record-breaking cold temperatures and flurries have raised concerns of those within the agriculture business in Greene County. While snow in April might seem novel to some, for farmers like Jim Cowell, owner of Frosty Springs Farm … Continue reading
More than ten years ago, nearly a quarter of all bridges in Pennsylvania were labeled as being in poor condition, requiring major renovations. Specifically, in the counties of Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland, out of the 2,350 bridges in the region, 740 of them were flagged for repair. With an estimation of more than 25 … Continue reading
For the first time in two years, Greene County Housing and Family Resources held the Greene County Housing Summit. The event occurred at 1 p.m. April 16 in the Greene County Fairgrounds Upper 4-H building. At the event, speakers, such as Lyndsay Burrik, house supervisor from Greensburg, presented PowerPoints on the housing situation in western … Continue reading
