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Six Pennsylvania counties ranked maternal care deserts

news@greenecountymessenger.comSix of PennsylvaniaĢƵ 67 counties now are ranked as “maternal care deserts,” according to a new March of Dimes report.According to the report, Greene, Cameron, Forest, Juniata, Sullivan, and Wyoming counties are classified as deserts because “there were no ...

Longstreth honored for 30 years of service

The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) recently honored Greene County Chamber of Commerce Director Melody Longstreth for her 30 years of service.She was among seven chamber professionals to receive a service award during the 2022 PACP Chamber Professionals & ...

Greene County receives $1.6 million in state grants

State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants totaling more than $1.6 million have been secured for two projects in Greene County.A $1 million grant goes to the Smart Sands’ transloading facility in Waynesburg to be used for excavation, construction of access roads and rail subgrade. ...

Turnpike consumer protection bill awaiting governor’s signature

news@greenecountymessenger.comA bill from a local lawmaker that aims to better protect consumers traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is awaiting the governorĢƵ signature.The measure requires the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) to notify an E-ZPass account holder the first time the ...

Food insecurity growing in region, food banks report

news@greenecountymessenger.comMore and more people overwhelmed by inflation are turning to local food banks to help feed themselves and their families.With grocery costs soaring along with utilities and gas prices, food banks also are seeing an increase in the number of people who are seeking ...