This year brought many changes for the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, which creates affordable housing for homeless individuals across the country. As 57 of Greene County’s housing units are funded through HUD, these changes affect the county and surrounding areas, according to Karen Bennett, administrator of Greene County Human Services. Amy Switalski, … Continue reading
Residents and university students in the town of Waynesburg eagerly awaited the renovations of the Sheetz in the center of town to be completed at the end of last year. Franklin Township is now soon to be the recipient of a second Sheetz location, with this one being located on the other side of Interstate … Continue reading
Greene Cuisine is a well-known event in Greene County, but after four years, a new face is in charge, and the plan is to keep the event going strong. The fifth annual Greene Cuisine fundraising event for United Way took place April 9 at the National Guard Readiness Center in Waynesburg. Many local restaurants were … Continue reading
Hunger is a problem in Greene County. According to Greene County Food Security Partnership’s website, in 2010, “the poverty rate for children in Greene County is 20.4 percent (or 1,588 individuals under the age of 18), with 2,090 children able to be identified as food insecure (25.9 percent of population under 18).” While this problem … Continue reading
Waynesburg Coffee Company opened its doors for the first time in August 2017, but approximately seven months later, the company is no more—at least the brand is. Drew Johnson, co-owner of Waynesburg Coffee Company, announced on the company’s Facebook page last week that the shop would no longer be open in its current location. Customers … Continue reading
After an unexpected mudslide pushed dirt and mud over a road in Richhill Township, the end of a lengthy cleanup process is finally approaching. A segment of Bristoria Road, between Claylick Road and Whitethorn Run Road, was closed to traffic Jan. 11 because of the slide. Since then, weather and other delays have pushed back … Continue reading
The Miss United States Agriculture Pageant has been operating on at the national level for four years, but this year will be the first time there will be a Pennsylvania Miss United States Agriculture Pageant. The new development stems from Shannon Winegert, the reigning National Miss United States Agriculture, who is now also the new … Continue reading
The Greene County Overdose Task Force held a public meeting last Monday, March 26. The task force, which was formed earlier this year and includes voices from several groups in the community, invited the public to hear from law enforcement professionals and recovery advocates. Greene County Commissioner Blair Zimmerman, a member of the task force, … Continue reading
After a law was imposed 10 years ago, homeowners across the state are starting to see the benefits with energy reducing technological updates rolling into most households over the course of the past year. In 2008, Act 129, which requires the seven biggest electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania to improve their efficiency and energy conservation, was passed. One way companies are tackling … Continue reading
To improve internet access in Pennsylvania’s rural areas, Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled the Office of Broadband Initiatives to supervise access to high-speed internet March 26. In addition, private companies could receive up to $35 million in financial incentives to expand broadband access. State Rep. Pam Snyder, D-50, said part of the funds will be provided … Continue reading
