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Greene County News

March marks second year of pandemic

Two years ago, on March 6, 2020, Pennsylvania reported its first two cases of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19.Almost three weeks later, on March 25, 2020, Greene County marked its first case. On May 3, 2020, the countyÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ first resident died from the virus.In the two years since, more ...

New deputy administrator appointed at Greene County CYS

Greene County commissioners appointed a new deputy administrator for the countyÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Children and Youth Services department.Beth Booker, a CYS employee since 2017, was hired for the post. Booker started out as a caseworker, moving on to hold the roles of supervisor and casework case manager ...

New tenant at airport to bring activity that is soaring in popularity

A new tenant at the Greene County Airport will offer a new and exciting activity for those looking to soar the friendly skies.According to a release from county officials, the Pittsburgh Soaring Association – which has enabled soaring enthusiasts to fly gliders for the past 58 years – is ...

At 74, Alice Cooper continues to offer up hard rock with a theatrical twist

Here's a heads-up: If you're walking around a mall and you see a guy in sunglasses and a baseball cap who looks like Alice Cooper, it might very well be Alice Cooper.And if you want an autograph, don't hesitate to ask."I sign everything," Cooper said on the phone from Palm Springs, Calif., last ...

Fatal drug overdoses increased last year in Greene County

The number of fatal drug overdoses increased in Greene County last year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic prevented some people from attending in-person counseling and treatment programs.Greene County Coroner Gene Rush said 16 people died of drug-related overdoses in 2021 after the number of ...