Morgan Yoney knows what it’s like to be in the hospital. Born with cystic fibrosis, she grew up there. “It’s really hard to be there, especially on holidays, because you’re not around family,” Yoney said. Despite the struggle of undergoing two double-lung transplants, a kidney and a liver transplant, Yoney said the support from people … Continue reading
Victoria Bruno, 60, of Franklin Township remembers the day she got a pamphlet and taught herself how to tie a tie for Mickey’s Men’s Store. She was 13 years old, and she was helping her father, Mickey, who she fondly remembers. “I probably started waiting on people, customers, at the age of 13, and I … Continue reading
The race for the Greene County coroner’s office is still undecided. Incumbent Democrat Gregory Rohanna and Republican challenger Gene Rush has been too close to call since the Nov. 7 election. According to Tina Keiger, director of office elections and voter registration, the race did not get complicated until after Election Day. “On Election Day, … Continue reading
The focus is simple. When it comes to the Bailey Mine in western Greene County, State Rep. Pam Snyder, D-Greene, is primarily concerned with the economy and financial safety of families. That’s why, for the past six to eight weeks, Snyder has been helping Consol Energy find a way to keep Bailey Mine operating, and … Continue reading
For four years, Christine Turcheck, an employee at Community Bank, has been the co-chairperson for the Social Service League’s Craft Show. The 23rd annual Social Service League Craft Show event took place Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Waynesburg Central Elementary School, located at 90 Zimmerman Dr. “We have great items that people can buy [from crafters] and awesome … Continue reading
New Lam’s Garden, a Chinese style restaurant, has been in business in Waynesburg since 1984. Jimmy Choy originally owned the business until about 10 years ago, when current owner Cherrie Yuan and her husband took over as owners. Yuan and her husband ran the business at its old location, in the lot that is currently … Continue reading
Much like the rest of the country, Greene County is suffering from an epidemic. Opioids have taken the country by storm and has been declared a national health emergency. There are several programs set in place for people who have completed detox and rehab, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Set up … Continue reading
Three… Two… One… When the clock ran out at Rochester High School Friday night, the West Greene Pioneers football team ended a historic season. The 39-14 loss to Rochester was West Greene’s first playoff game since 1993. Although the season ended in disappointment, West Greene head coach Rod Huffman had come full-circle. “It was a … Continue reading
Students enrolled in the Central Greene School District were sent home early Monday, Nov. 6, due to fears of flooding in the southern part of the county. But according to Gregory Leathers, director of Greene County Emergency Management, this ended up being unnecessary. “There was no flood,” said Leathers. “No flood-watch. No flood warning.” Leathers … Continue reading
The drug epidemic in the United States is known to take many forms and to be far-reaching. For Melinda Ford, a resident in Waynesburg, her first experience witnessing the community’s illness was right in her neighborhood, Halloween weekend. On a cold, rainy evening, Ford and her family heard an “agonizing” scream, just outside their front … Continue reading
