The Senator John Heinz History Center is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception with a display of memorabilia and a panel discussion.
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The Senator John Heinz History Center is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception with a display of memorabilia and a panel discussion.
Sarah Calvert, a member of the Waynesburg FFA chapter in Waynesburg, was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo Oct. 26-29.
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta was elected to the Senate leadership team, serving as the Majority Caucus Secretary.
The Claughton Chapel United Methodist Church in Waynesburg will celebrate its history of 155 years on Sunday, Nov. 27 with a 2 p.m. remembrance service.
The staff at the Greene County Prison donated over $300 to buy a Thanksgiving dinner with all of the fixings, and make a financial donation to a local family in need. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Officer Madeline Rishell, Lt. Robin Lantz, Officer Kelly Cummins-Rishell and Counselor Connie Swift; top row from left, Officer Monte Keys, Deputy Warden Cline, LPN Pamela White, Officer Alison Tenney and Officer Tyler Cummins.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority in Jefferson, Greene County, will be doing the fall flushing of hydrants throughout the service area during November and December.
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When you see the big purple sign, you've arrived.
The public can view the state Department of Transportation plans display for the Main Street bridge project in Rices Landing, Greene County online at www.PennDOT.pa.gov/District12.
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Republican state representatives in Southwestern Pennsylvania were faced with the reality last week that they will be in the minority for the next two years as Democrats are on their way to winning the state House in what was unthinkable before Election Day.
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State police in Greene County are investigating a burglary that took place last month at a Jefferson Township bar.
The Center for Coalfield Justice is holding a water donation drive in Waynesburg and Washington to help people in southwestern Greene County who say they have not had clean drinking water since June following an alleged “frackout” at a natural gas well site in that area.
Waynesburg University has launched a Counseling Training Clinic (CTC), a free, virtual counseling service available to adults in Pennsylvania seeking mental health counseling services.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection reminded Pennsylvanians this week that recycling unwanted, gently used household items such as furniture and clothing is an effective way to curb pollution.
The Carmichaels Area Women’s Civic Club selected Carmichaels Area High School senior Sophia Zalar as Girl of the Month for September.
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The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) recently honored Greene County Chamber of Commerce Director Melody Longstreth for her 30 years of service.
Greene County resident Kerry Dugan Jr., the owner of Archangel Defense LLC, recently traveled to the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) in Wisconsin to become a training counselor for the organization.
Charles E. Hunnell of Waynesburg has pledged $200,000 to establish the Florence Vernon Hunnell Scholarship at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.
A Point Marion man who went missing Oct. 24 was found dead on Friday in Dilliner in Greene County.
State police have issued an arrest warrant for a Morris Township man who allegedly made violent threats towards a woman and police.
The Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club welcomed October Girl of the Month Olivia Toth (far left) and guest speakers Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Director of Prevention Alexandra Brooks (center), and DVSSP Male Engagement and Prevention Specialist Alex Reagle (right) to its October meeting. Brooks and Reagle presented a program called “Helping Carmichaels THRIVE!” (Photo courtesy of Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club)
State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants totaling more than $1.6 million have been secured for two projects in Greene County.
Waynesburg University has embarked on a new initiative geared toward helping veteran and military member students.
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Gov. Tom Wolf announced another expansion of naloxone standing orders on Tuesday, allowing residents to obtain naloxone products to help combat the rise of overdoses in Pennsylvania.
A bill from a local lawmaker that aims to better protect consumers traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is awaiting the governor's signature.
Waynesburg University will hold a Mock Crime Scene event Saturday, Nov. 12, for high school seniors interested in the fields of criminal justice and forensic science.
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Several members of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce attended an Oct. 13 briefing given by Alex Halper, vice president of government affairs for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.
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The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting nominations for the 2023 Trail of the Year.
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym at Carmichaels High School, 215 N. Vine St., Carmichaels.
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It will likely take several days for the full unofficial vote totals to be released for statewide elections and many legislative races as county officials across Pennsylvania count the voluminous number of mail-in ballots that are now pouring into elections offices.
The most serious charges were dismissed against three Greene County emergency officials accused of withholding documents from police investigating why a 911 operator refused to send help to a Sycamore woman suffering medical problems the day before she died.
Thomas W. Simpkins III, 29, of Cumberland Township, is charged by Cumberland police with intimidating a victim to refrain from making a report, terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment.
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Its budget was small, but its impact was big.
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The Greene County commissioners voted to submit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications, including for a $1.93 million grant for the East Dunkard Township Water Authority.
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