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After a seven-year experiment with at-large seats, the West Greene School District will be returning to having all seats on the nine-members board elected by region. In a hearing Monday, Greene County Judge Jeffry Grimes granted the districtÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ petition to gradually replace the three at-large ...

EditorÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ note: This article is a part of Helping the Helpers, our annual series to raise awareness for nonprofits throughout the area. For years, Point Marion Community Park has served as the venue for a number of volunteer-run events, among them the Albert Gallatin Regatta, Fall Fest and ...

As Pennsylvania heads into flu season, a new – and potentially severe – influenza variant has been sweeping across the United States, causing concern for the winter months. The strain is called subclade K, and it has made its way to the U.S. after causing a surge in cases through ...

Two dogs are recovering at the Washington Area Humane Society after firefighters rescued them from a rooftop in Morris Township over the weekend. Kelly Proudfit, the humane societyÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ executive director, said the pug mixes have been named Kris and Kringle, and the organization is hoping ...

Robena Mine disaster mourned

The work life of the 37 miners who lost their lives in an explosion at the Robena Mine 63 years ago would still be all too recognizable to miners today, said Michael Phillippi. “I've listened to statements from survivors of Robena, and the things they said were the company put production ...

Waynesburg welcomes Santa

The color guard wore antlers, the cattle donned holiday garlands and a vintage fire truck was topped by a smiling Kris Kringle. The elevated levels of yuletide cheer were matched by a festive crowd along High Street for SaturdayÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Christmas parade in Waynesburg. The annual highlight has ...