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Keep an eye out for spotted lanternflies

news@greenecountymessenger.comWashington County is a spotted lanternfly quarantine zone.In March, Washington County and 11 other counties in Pennsylvania were added to the state Department of AgricultureĢƵ spotted lanternfly quarantine zone. On Tuesday, the DOA held a press conference to ...

Meet the 2022 Baby Rain Day contestants

Each year, Baby Rain Day contestants are chosen by the public in the following categories: king, queen, prince and princess.Kings and Queens are from ages 19 months and one day but have not reached their sixth birthday. Princes and Princesses are from birth to 19 months.The contestants’ ...

Bill to prevent election day ballot shortages now law

Legislation authored by state Rep. Ryan Warner to ensure voting precincts across the state have enough ballots to accommodate in-person voters has been signed into law.“Last May, voting precincts in several areas of the state, including Fayette and Westmoreland counties which I represent, ...

Rain Day Boys- Remembering valiant Greene County soldiers

news@greenecountymessenger.comEditorĢƵ note: <em>This article originally appeared in the Greene County Messenger in 2018. During this yearĢƵ Rain Day Festival on July 29, a moment of silence will be held at 6 p.m. to honor the sacrifices of these brave ...

Talking to kids about climate change

news@greenecountymessenger.comAs a science teacher, Dave Wray understands the climate crisis.But when he thinks about the impact of climate change, Wray thinks about his 7- and 4-year-old sons.“I’m greatly concerned about the world they will inherit,” said Wray a fourth-grade science ...