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13 drug overdose deaths reported in Greene County last year

news@greenecountymessenger.comThe number of overdose deaths in Greene County appears to have reached a “status quo” despite efforts from county officials to fight the drug epidemic.There were 13 overdose deaths in Greene County last year – mostly from fentanyl – which is only a slight ...

Curtis Pharmacy expands with Greene location

news@greenecountymessenger.comErich and Tina Cushey are expanding their pharmaceutical footprint as Dave and Cheri Angelini are expanding their leisure time.The Cusheys, owners and operators of Curtis Pharmacy, have added a fourth location following their purchase of Medicine Mine in Cumberland ...

Greene native among Shapiro’s picks for top public safety roles

news@greenecountymessenger.comIncoming Gov. Josh Shapiro announced several Cabinet appointments on social media Friday, including a Greene County native to lead the stateĢƵ Department of Corrections.Pending Senate confirmation, Laurel Harry will serve as the stateĢƵ Secretary of ...

Greene River Trail gets $66,500 for study

news@greenecountymessenger.comGreene CountyĢƵ Greene River Trail is one of several trails to receive DCNR funding for various projects.The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced an investment of $3.2 million to help address priority trail gaps and ...

Dogs dropped off on New Year’s Eve await ‘fur-ever’ homes

news@greenecountymessenger.comA New YearĢƵ Eve when she was about 10 has always stood out for Tracey Crompton.“When I was young, one of my earliest memories of New YearĢƵ Eve is watching ‘Animal Friends,’” she recalled.Crompton is referring to the annual presentation of adoptable ...

Greene County couple charged with forging eviction notice

news@greenecountymessenger.comA former Greene County employee and current corrections officer at SCI-Fayette state prison are facing felony charges for allegedly forging an eviction notice.Tiffany Lee Trude, 36, and Thomas Edward Medlick, 44, both of Morgan Township, each face several charges ...