Movie production companies Cineworx Productions, Dreaming Droids Productions and Tredd Productions filmed a science fiction horror film called “Night Zero” in Waynesburg Saturday, Aug. 26. “The movie is about a substance that is released that makes people lose their inhibition and they start getting a little violent,” said Tredd Barton, producer of Tredd Productions. “It’s … Continue reading
After less than six months, Carlisle’s Coffee & Sandwiches, owned by Ken and Caitlin Carlisle, is no longer in business. Caitlin Carlisle does not see the closing as a normal case of a business shutting down. A robbery took place at Pioneer Grocery, also owned by the Carlisle’s, Monday July 3. According to Caitlin Carlisle, … Continue reading
On a Thursday afternoon, Drew Johnson, co-owner of Waynesburg Coffee Company, is behind the counter. Behind a glass case and an assortment of brightly colored gelato, he balances a phone between his ear and shoulder, ordering more coffee beans while he gives his 2-week-old son a bottle. Waynesburg’s newest hangout opened Aug. 16, with the … Continue reading
Rat rods crept down High Street in Waynesburg. Adults and children alike participated in bubble gum blowing and hula-hoop competitions. People from near and far gathered to celebrate their passion: the 1950s. Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful’s 50s Committee hosted the sixteenth annual 50s Fest and Car Cruise Saturday, Sept. 9. High Street was shut down … Continue reading
A new educational wellness series by “Essentially Yours,” featuring essential oils and their uses, is now taking place in Waynesburg. The series, called “Thankful Thursdays,” had its second session Thursday at 6 p.m., and will continue to meet at the same time the first Thursday of each month. The cost to participate in “Thankful Thursdays” … Continue reading
In Waynesburg, a ribbon has been cut, signifying the closure of a multi-million dollar project that took roughly four years to complete, which aimed to increase the safety of Freedom Bridge. The project was contracted at $15.1 million dollars and involved opening up a bottleneck that the bridge had created with only single lanes entering … Continue reading
After the demolition of the historic Allison Building, the birthplace of Waynesburg’s famous Rain Day, in 2013, there was a vacant gap in the middle of the town. First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County wanted to make a point to give back to the Waynesburg community by purchasing the land and use … Continue reading
Bowlby Public library will be hosting a “Genealogy workshop” for four consecutive Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This event will occur on April 6. Each of the four classes, which are taught by junior psychology major Sydney Shultz, will hold a different focus. The first class will be an introduction to genealogy research and will provide … Continue reading
Sauté and Save is an event tailored to low income families that get limited food options from local food pantries or just can’t afford to purchase a wide variety of foods. Sauté and Save is a free event that is presented through Green County’s Food Security Partnership with the intent to educate people in food … Continue reading
Recently, certain trees throughout the parks of Waynesburg have been tagged with a peculiar fluorescent mark, signifying their status for removal. The process of identifying which trees need to be cut or left alone goes through a local, retired forester, Bill Wentzel. Without any real timetable, Wentzel said he tries to take note of the … Continue reading
