Becky Shank, a senior psychology major, visited Waynesburg University for an overnight stay during her senior year of high school. She stayed with “some really awesome godly students” who showed her what the community at the university was like. “It just felt very homey compared to all the other colleges I was visiting,” Shank said. … Continue reading
Come January of next year, there will be a new face on the Board of Greene County Commissioners. Mike Belding, the current chairman of the Greene County Commissioners, has decided to not run for re-election. Belding will leave his office after just one term, which is not a new idea for him. In fact, he … Continue reading
Dr. Kenneth Cairns, a familiar face and name at Waynesburg University as an assistant professor of criminal justice as well as a university counselor. Cairns earned his doctorate in Psychology at Case Western University in 1992. After three years of work, Dr. Cairns will have his very own textbook titled “Forensic Psychology: An Inside Perspective … Continue reading
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is offering two scholarships to local students who are looking to attend school. The scholarships called the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund and the Rotary Scholarship, have deadlines that close in mid-April. Both scholarships have been around for decades and renew annually. Melody Longstreth, executive director of … Continue reading
Ever wonder where you could watch our esports team play live? Waynesburg University just added a new watch area for people to watch them in person. Up to 15 people can watch esports live with sports announcers broadcasting the game live with action-packed play by play. Bringing more attention to this new facility is the … Continue reading
Candy shop holds Mardi Gras celebration On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 5 Kidz Kandy in Waynesburg will be holding its annual Mardi Gras celebration. Select pastries will be available along with a southern lunch beginning at 11 a.m. and festive, “fiery” desserts beginning at 4 p.m. 5 Kidz Kandy will be open from 9 a.m. to … Continue reading
Over winter break, eight Waynesburg University students as well as Dr. Christian Hayes, assistant professor of biology, and Dr. Marissa Mendoza, assistant professor of psychology, traveled to Titusville, Florida to work alongside A Rocha Marine Conservation. During this week-long trip, students and faculty did a number of projects along the beaches in Florida. Located in … Continue reading
Leather goods, motorcycle parts, t-shirts, tools, and more. What else could you want at the 35th annual Greene County motorcycle swap meet? The Greene County fairgrounds were packed on Sunday, Feb 5 as the annual motorcycle swap meet came back to town. The event is always held on the first Sunday in February, and many … Continue reading
The Greene County Historical Society was recently featured in an episode of the paranormal show “Kindred Spirits” that aired on Jan. 20. Kindred Spirits is a television show starring Amy Bruni and Adam Berry as they take on “emotional and terrifying cases” to help distraught families according to Travel Channel’s website, www.travelchannel.com. One of its … Continue reading
By Seth Eaton WAYNESBURG, Pa. (Nov. 29) – As the cool fall air starts to fall to the frigid, low temperatures of winter, the indoor track season starts as well. Last year for the Waynesburg University indoor track team, the women finished 4th out of the 10 teams in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Indoor … Continue reading
