.
  • Sign Up
  • Log In
  • Dashboard
  • Logout
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
News
  • Local News
  • Police Reports
  • Local Weather
Obituaries
Calendar
Classifieds
  • Marketplace
Sports
  • Scholar_athlete_spotlight
Opinion
  • Editorials
  • Guest Columnists
  • Letters to the Editors
  • Nature's Corner
  • Samantha Karam
Greene County Fair
About Us
  • Contact_us
  • Advertise
  • Subscription Services
Homes
Subscribe
  • Subscribe

Monday, March 1, 2021 4:09 PM

  • 44° Mostly Cloudy
    • Waynesburg, PA (15370)

      Today

      Rain or snow showers this evening will give way to clearing overnight. Low 19F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 40%..

      Tonight

      Rain or snow showers this evening will give way to clearing overnight. Low 19F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 40%.

      Updated: March 1, 2021 @ 3:54 pm

    • Full Forecast
  • Subscribe
    • Subscribe
  • News
    • Local News
    • Police Reports
    • Local Weather
  • Obituaries
  • Calendar
  • Classifieds
    • Marketplace
  • Sports
    • Scholar_athlete_spotlight
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Guest Columnists
    • Letters to the Editors
    • Nature's Corner
    • Samantha Karam
  • Greene County Fair
  • About Us
    • Contact_us
    • Advertise
    • Subscription Services
  • Homes
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Sports

+2
Waynesburg makes it an even dozen

Waynesburg makes it an even dozen

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 24, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Trinity's Ty Banco only wrestler not from Waynesburg to win

Local roundup: Mikes suffer playoff loss at Serra Catholic; J-M's Jacobs hits 1,000

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • 2 hrs ago
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Despite being the higher seed, No. 15 Carmichaels had to play on the road and fell at Serra Catholic, 72-55, in a WPIAL Class 2A preliminary round boys basketball playoff game Saturday afternoon.

+11
Bulldogs' inside-outside game sinks Waynesburg, 52-42

Bulldogs' inside-outside game sinks Waynesburg, 52-42

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • 3 hrs ago
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

WAYNESBURG -- Cameron Palmer sparked Beth-Center inside and Brody Tharp gave his team a lift from the outside on Monday night.

+2
Raiders, Burnfield, Kalsey win WPIAL rifle medals

Raiders, Burnfield, Kalsey win WPIAL rifle medals

  • By Jim Downey, for the Greene County Messenger
  • 4 hrs ago
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

The aim was so true at the WPIAL Individual Rifle Championships last Friday at the Dormont/Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen's Club the determining factor for the gold medal came down to center shots.

Yellow Jackets upend W&J, 61-55

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • 5 hrs ago
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Isaiah Alonzo scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, both team highs, Saturday afternoon to lead Waynesburg to a 61-55 road victory at Washington & Jefferson in Presidents' Athletic Conference play.

Waynesburg advances 7 to PIAA Super Regional

Waynesburg advances 7 to PIAA Super Regional

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • 5 hrs ago
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

It was no surprise that Waynesburg Central had the most wrestlers qualify for Saturday’s PIAA Class 3A Super Regional, which will be held at Altoona High School.

Mikes rout Bentworth; Lady Maples stun Avella

Mikes rout Bentworth; Lady Maples stun Avella

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 26, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Carmichaels rolled to a Section 4-AA boys basketball victory over visiting Bentworth, 77-29, on Saturday.

+4
West Greene's Wise evolved from pure athlete to versatile star

West Greene's Wise evolved from pure athlete to versatile star

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 26, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

When Jersey Wise started playing basketball she relied mainly on her great athletic ability.

+6
Lady Raiders too much for Brownsville

Lady Raiders too much for Brownsville

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 25, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Waynesburg Central kept its chances of winning a section title alive with a 50-18 win at Brownsville in girls basketball action on Friday night.

+2
Raiders, Burnfield, Kalsey win WPIAL rifle medals

Raiders, Burnfield, Kalsey win WPIAL rifle medals

  • By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com
  • Feb 24, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

The aim was so true at the WPIAL Individual Rifle Championships last Friday at the Dormont/Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen's Club the determining factor for the gold medal came down to center shots.

+9
Pioneers fall as Eagles rally late

Pioneers fall as Eagles rally late

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 23, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Avella rode a late push to a 58-46 win over visiting West Greene in a Section 2-A boys basketball battle Monday afternoon.

+12
Avella's strong finish dooms Maples, 69-53

Avella's strong finish dooms Maples, 69-53

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 23, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Avella switched defenses then shifted into high gear, rallying to a 69-53 win over visiting Mapletown on Wednesday night.

+2
Waynesburg makes it an even dozen
top story

Waynesburg makes it an even dozen

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 24, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Trinity's Ty Banco only wrestler not from Waynesburg to win

Local roundup: Raiders fall to McGuffey; Lady Pioneers keep rolling

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 17, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Bryn Bezjak, Olivia Miller and Courtlyn Turner combined for 45 points Saturday afternoon to lead visiting Albert Gallatin to a 63-42 non-section victory at Waynesburg Central.

+24
Lady Mikes pull away from Frazier for 36-20 win

Lady Mikes pull away from Frazier for 36-20 win

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 15, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Carmichaels' girls basketball team hadn't played a game in 17 days but one could hardly tell by its performance on Friday night.

+25
Barrish pours in 36 as Mikes rally past J-M

Barrish pours in 36 as Mikes rally past J-M

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 15, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Chris Barrish was held scoreless during the first quarter of Carmichaels' game against Jefferson-Morgan on Friday night but the junior guard more than made up for that over the final three periods.

+4
Waynesburg punches ticket to team finals
top story

Waynesburg punches ticket to team finals

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 17, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Raiders stay undefeated with win over North Allegheny

+5
Repeat feat: Waynesburg slams depleted SV in WPIAL team wrestling final
top story

Repeat feat: Waynesburg slams depleted SV in WPIAL team wrestling final

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 17, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

CANONSBURG — If only all team title victories were this easy.

+2
Lohr signs to play golf at West Virginia Wesleyan

Lohr signs to play golf at West Virginia Wesleyan

  • By Jim Downey, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 12, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Sometimes an opportunity arises, leading to a different outcome than originally expected.

Local roundup: West Greene falls; Maples go to 4-1

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 12, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Propel Montour held off host West Greene, 52-45, in a Section 2-A boys basketball battle on Saturday.

Royal Rumble, Shaq in AEW, and more

Royal Rumble, Shaq in AEW, and more

  • By Bill Hughes, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 12, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

It was back to the future tonight last Sunday as Edge won the men’s Royal Rumble match.

+9
Commodores pull away for win over visiting Rockets

Commodores pull away for win over visiting Rockets

  • By Jim Downey, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 9, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

PERRYOPOLIS -- Frazier put up 33 points in the fourth quarter Friday night to close out an 82-54 victory over visiting Jefferson-Morgan in Section 4-AA action.

NBC buys WWE Network

NBC buys WWE Network

  • By Bill Hughes, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 5, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

There is massive news this week concerning the WWE Network shutting down in March, but let’s start with tonight’s Royal Rumble.

 

Local roundup: Rockets nip McGuffey in OT

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • Feb 5, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Uniontown needed a strong fourth quarter to secure a win at Southmoreland on Tuesday but the Red Raiders took care of business early in Saturday's rematch.

PAC finally begins play

PAC finally begins play

  • By Chris Dugan, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 15, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Basketball season in the Presidents' Athletic Conference will be a sprint to the finish.

Maples victorious in much-delayed opener, start off 3-0

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 3, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Mapletown became to last area boys basketball team to take the court on Jan. 25 after COVID-19 concerns at the school forced a long delay to the start of its season.

+2
Raiders win two titles, finish second at Powerade; Frazier's Lawrence reaches finals
top story

Raiders win two titles, finish second at Powerade; Frazier's Lawrence reaches finals

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 3, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

MONROEVILLE -- Cole Homet thanked his most important fan.

Pioneers on the mark in win over Avella

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Feb 3, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

The West Greene rifle team posted five scores of 100-5x or better last Thursday afternoon for a 790-39x-784-49x non-section victory against Avella.

+3
Waynesburg doesn't wait around to rout C-M

Waynesburg doesn't wait around to rout C-M

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene Count Messenger
  • Updated Feb 3, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

This time, there was no waiting in the gymnasium. This time, there was no going over the number of tiebreakers.

WWE's future uncertain on USA Network (copy)

WWE's future uncertain on USA Network (copy)

  • By Bill Hughes, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 29, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

The Sports Business Journal said Friday afternoon that NBC would be shutting down its NBC Sports Network station by the end of 2021.

+5
Officially a problem: Pandemic thins shrinking pool of those in stripes

Officially a problem: Pandemic thins shrinking pool of those in stripes

  • By John Sacco, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 29, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

A significant number of basketball and wrestling officials have opted out this winter sports season and it’s making it tough on assignors to fill schedules.

First-place Lady Raiders knock off Charleroi

First-place Lady Raiders knock off Charleroi

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Jan 27, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Clara Paige Miller finished with a double-double to lead Waynesburg Central to a 68-54 Section 2-AAA victory over visiting Charleroi in girls basketball action Saturday.

+4
48 and counting: Lady Pioneers rout Monessen, extend section winning streak
top story

48 and counting: Lady Pioneers rout Monessen, extend section winning streak

  • By Bill Hughes, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Jan 27, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

MONESSEN -- The West Greene girls won their 48th consecutive section game Thursday night with a 71-41 Section 2-A victory over Monessen.

Mikes fall to Greyhounds, 49-36

  • For the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 22, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Monessen held host Carmichaels to three points in the second quarter in taking a 10-point halftime lead and stayed in front the rest of the way to earn a 49-36 Section 4-AA victory in boys basketball action last Friday night.

Will McIntyre be out of Rumble?

Will McIntyre be out of Rumble?

  • By Bill Hughes, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 22, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

It was announced last Monday that WWE champion Drew McIntyre had tested positive for Covid-19 and would be out of action.

+4
Lady Pioneers' pressure nets 71-41 victory
top story

Lady Pioneers' pressure nets 71-41 victory

  • By Bill Hughes, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 22, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

MONESSEN -- The West Greene girls won their 48th consecutive section game Thursday night with a 71-41 Section 2-A victory over Monessen.

+15
Lady Pioneers get back on winning track

Lady Pioneers get back on winning track

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 22, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

ROGERSVILLE — West Greene’s girls basketball team had been mired in an unusual slump.

Hitting the standard: Fillies, Menear have strong start to season

Hitting the standard: Fillies, Menear have strong start to season

  • By Jim Downey, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Jan 27, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

The Laurel Highlands girls had a pretty tough opening Section 4-AA meet last Thursday night, but the home team managed to eke out a 79-73 victory over visiting Freeport.

PAC sets 9-game basketball seasons

PAC sets 9-game basketball seasons

  • Updated Jan 20, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

The Presidents’ Athletic Conference announced its men’s and women’s basketball schedules for the 2021 regular season last Thursday afternoon.

WWE’s glaring problem

WWE’s glaring problem

  • By Bill Hughes, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 15, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

For years now, Vince McMahon has stated that WWE will be about the company and never have individual stars like John Cena, Steve Austin or Hulk Hogan again.

Raiders' Switalski named county player of the year

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Jan 13, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Charleroi's Eben McIntyre led the WPIAL in goals and Mount Pleasant and Elizabeth Forward both won section titles and made the district final four in boys soccer this past season.

+3
Waynesburg headlines all-area volleyball team
top story

Waynesburg headlines all-area volleyball team

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Jan 13, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Waynesburg Central broke new ground and Laurel Highlands continued its recent run of success, capping it with a strong postseason showing.

+6
Lady Raiders roll past Carmichaels, 67-20
top story

Lady Raiders roll past Carmichaels, 67-20

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Jan 13, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Waynesburg Central jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in defeating visiting Carmichaels, 67-20, in a non-section girls basketball game Saturday afternoon.

+5
Final look back: Year of COVID-19 still produced great sports moments
top story

Final look back: Year of COVID-19 still produced great sports moments

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

The sports year that was 2020 will always be remembered for the coronavirus pandemic and the ravaging impact it had not only locally but across the world.

Looking at Brodie Lee's passing

Looking at Brodie Lee's passing

  • By Bill Hughes, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Saturday, Dec. 26 will go down as one of the worst days in the history of professional wrestling.

Fearless, bold predictions for 2021

Fearless, bold predictions for 2021

  • By Jim Downey, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 8, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

No prognosticator in their wildest dreams could've predicted the events over the past 10 months or so of 2020.

+2
No. 1 Waynesburg waits for new start date
top story

No. 1 Waynesburg waits for new start date

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Only time can hold down Waynesburg's wrestling team.

Wrestling resolutions for New Year’s

Wrestling resolutions for New Year’s

  • By Bill Hughes For the Greene County Messenger
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

With 2020 finally nearing its end, let’s take a look at some resolutions that fans have sent in during recent weeks.

+2
WPIAL opts for open basketball tournament
top story

WPIAL opts for open basketball tournament

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Dec 28, 2020
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

High school basketball teams entered the 2020-21 season facing two foes in their quest to reach the postseason: their opponents on the hardwood and the threat presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Waynesburg football coach Coss dies at 45

Waynesburg football coach Coss dies at 45

  • By Joe Tuscano, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Updated Dec 28, 2020
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

Chad Coss, the head football coach at Waynesburg High School, died on Monday, Dec. 21.

Inexperienced Pioneers strive to keep playoff streak alive

Inexperienced Pioneers strive to keep playoff streak alive

  • By Rob Burchianti, for the Greene County Messenger
  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 0
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • SMS
  • Email

West Greene reached the WPIAL boys basketball playoffs for a school-record fifth consecutive year last season but running that streak to six won't be easy for coach Jim Romanus.

Submit Your News

We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on!

Sections

  • Home
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Editorials
  • Contact Us
  • Weather

Services

Departments

Contact Information

greenecountymessenger.com
32 Church Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Phone: 724-852-2251
Email: info@greenecountymessenger.com
© Copyright 2021 Herald-Standard, 8 East Church Street Uniontown, Pennsylvania | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Powered by BLOX Content Management System from TownNews.com.