Grocery stores aren't the only businesses experiencing shortages.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced the addition of Callery pear to its Controlled and Noxious Weed List, along with a plan to phase out the sale and planting of America’s darling by 2024.
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Grocery stores aren't the only businesses experiencing shortages.
A Waynesburg man is facing numerous charges following allegations he fled from police after he was caught driving recklessly on a roadway in Franklin Township during a heavy snowstorm.
A Greene County man died last week in a mining accident in West Virginia.
The Parent Group-Southwestern Local Task Force 1 monthly meeting will be held virtually from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3.
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Betty White would have turned 100 years old on Monday.
West Greene School District has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to increase school safety.
State Rep. Pam Snyder, D-Jefferson, has been appointed to serve on the newly formed Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority.
Cindy Yorio had a goal to open a franchise.
Carol Pultorak received an early morning phone call Wednesday about a fire at the Franklin Township building that housed a clinic operated by her nonprofit.
The Greene County commissioners and district attorney are at odds about how a victims services position will be filled and by whom.
A Waynesburg woman is facing multiple assault charges following allegations she struck two police officers who were attempting to restrain her during an incident earlier this month at a local hospital.
Local and state officials joined Greene County Chamber of Commerce and other area agency representatives in welcoming a new business, Salon Diem, to the area with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held last month.
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Local and state officials joined Greene County Chamber of Commerce and other area agency representatives in welcoming two new businesses, Essentially Kind and Southern Comfy Boutique, to the area with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony held last month.
Greene County is participating in the Pennsylvania Department of Health sponsored drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic now though Jan. 22.
A proposed map that would redraw Pennsylvania’s legislative lines could bring about a scenario in this region straight from the reality TV series “Survivor” – at least one person will be voted off the island.
Representatives from the Salvation Army recently announced that its local Red Kettle campaigns in Washington and Fayette counties exceeded their fundraising goals for the current holiday season, while Greene County’s campaign fell just short.
A Waynesburg man is facing multiple charges following allegations he kidnapped a missing teenage girl who was previously reported missing.
An inmate at Greene County prison is facing various drug charges following allegations she was found to be in possession of contraband by corrections officers while incarcerated.
A Carmichaels man is facing several criminal charges following allegations he broke into a residence, damaged property and tried to harm himself with a knife.
Centerville Clinics has launched a COVID-19 testing program open to everyone in Greene, Fayette and Washington counties that will include pop-up testing sites in each county in addition to the three testing sites established at clinics locations.
“When you are called to do something, you have to do it. Remember, God has a plan for your life.”
Local and state officials joined the Greene County Chamber of Commerce other area agency representatives in welcoming two new businesses, Essentially Kind and Southern Comfy Boutique, to the area with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony held last month. Pictured on left is the ribbon cutting ceremony for Essentially Kind, and pictured on right is the ceremony for Southern Comfy Boutique. (Photos courtesy of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce)
Chloe Brennen is committed to winning. And with a big competition on the horizon, she is definitely not horsing around.
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania, which serves Greene, Fayette and Washington counties, offers free and confidential safe housing, counseling, support groups, legal advocacy and other services to help survivors of domestic violence find safety and peace
Two area students were recently named to their respective university’s dean’s list.
Firefighters work to put out a fire in this Franklin Township building early Wednesday morning. (Photo by Ed Riedmann)
This Franklin Township building that housed five businesses and an apartment was destroyed by a fire early Wednesday morning. (Photo by Ed Riedmann)
Greene County Children and Youth Services program has been awarded a $45,000 federal grant local officials said will be used to address concerns related to Substance Affected Infants (SAI) and families.
For four decades, the members of the Tri-County Leathernecks Association in Greene County have held an annual Christmas toy drive, an initiative in which toys are collected for and distributed to area children during the holiday season.
Municipalities in Washington and Greene counties have adopted their general fund budgets for 2022. Here is a roundup of the spending plans and taxes for the upcoming year.
Greene County commissioners recently recognized January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and strongly encouraged all residents to become more informed on the issue.
Plans to upgrade Crawford Park in Waynesburg took a massive step forward after local and state officials recently announced more than $635,000 in grant funding has been earmarked for the project.
The Pennsylvania Resources Council is now accepting submissions for its Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, an annual statewide photography contest that rewards amateur photographers who snap striking images of litter across the Commonwealth.
Waynesburg University will hold a special convocation Tuesday, Jan. 18, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
State police have located two Greene County children who were reported missing Thursday, and their parents are in custody.
Colleges have been forced to change their recruiting plans on the fly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restaurants are slowly bouncing back after a difficult two years, while also focusing on keeping their workers and customers safe as they try to keep their doors open.
Over the past two issues, the Messenger has presented the biggest news stories of 2021 in its annual “Year In Review” feature.
The Greene County commissioners recently released their “2021 State of the County” address that provides updates of various local government progress and initiatives, as well as the challenges that lie ahead for area officials and residents.
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Local hospitals are preparing for a post-holiday surge of COVID-19 patients.
Pennsylvania State Police released 2021 accident data, which links alcohol to several accidents and deaths this holiday.
Greene County is receiving a $31,100 planning grant that will be used in the development of a connector trail at Wisecarver Reservoir and Recreation Area.
The Community Foundation of Greene County has announced the family of Carl I. and Joyce Johnston has established a new memorial scholarship fund in the couple’s honor.
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West Greene School District is one of four western Pennsylvania districts to receive funding through the Department of Justice to prevent violence on school grounds.
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Nicholas and Melissa Gustovich decided to go shopping Sunday after leaving church services in Carmichaels.
Cpl. Nicholas Gustovich works for the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. While off-duty on Jan. 2, he and his wife, Melissa, stepped in to help administer CPR and save a man’s life at the Gabriel Brothers store in Uniontown. (Courtesy of Nicholas Gustovich)
