Born selected as Teacher of Year

Robert Born, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Waynesburg Central High School ,was selected as the 2010 Pennsylvania AgriScience Teacher of the Year.

Meeting set for woodland owners

Woodlot owners and friends of the Pennsylvania forests are hosting a complimentary breakfast and lunch meeting Saturday, Sept. 18 at 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Burnham Woodlot in East Finley, Pa.

Church readies for third roast

The Mapletown United Methodist Church will host its third chicken roast to benefit the church's effort to become handicap accessible.

Educator's lesson included in publication

WAYNESBURG - In conjunction with the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program at Waynesburg University, Andrea Buchanan, Central Greene School District Elementary Guidance Counselor, created a lesson that was selected for inclusion in the Teaching with Primary Sources Quarterly.

Garden club presents flower show

The Town and Country Garden Club of Rices Landing recently presented a small standard flower show, titled "America's Beautiful Blossoms," at St. Marcellus Social Hall in Jefferson.

Math teachers learn new skills for the classroom

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus; the Intermediate Unit One Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education; and the Southwest Pennsylvania Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network have partnered to develop a three-year, professional development program for area math teachers.

Local students named to spring WCCC lists

The following area students were named to the Dean's List of Westmoreland County Community College for the Spring 2010 semester.

Young actors needed for WU fall production

The Waynesburg University Players, under the direction of Edward L. Powers, will present the award-winning drama, "All the Way Home," Nov. 3 through Nov. 6.

Local teen awarded Holloway scholarship

Kayla Stevelak was awarded with the 2010 Christina M. Holloway Memorial Scholarship in 2010.

West Greene class reunion set for Oct. 2

The West Greene High School Classes of 1990 and 1991 are holding a joint class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Holiday Inn Meadowlands. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Make-A-Wish in need of volunteers

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia is in need of kindhearted individuals in Fayette and Greene counties to step forward and volunteer their time and friendship, in order to assist with wish fulfillment.

Carmichaels school district meets AYP program standards

CARMICHAELS - Carmichaels Area School District Superintendent Craig Baily said at a meeting on Aug. 19 that the district met the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2009 to 2010 school year.

WU alumni going distance for others

The mission of Waynesburg University often lives on through the actions of its alumni. Three recent graduates who shared a passion for running on the Waynesburg University cross country team have teamed together once again - this time to accomplish a drastic 10-day feat for causes that go beyond their own needs.

USDA announces emergency loans

USDA's Farm Service Agency Emergency loans help farm producers recover from production and physical losses in a county declared as a disaster state.

Lecture focuses on cancer treatments

The Hematology and Oncology Center at Southwest Regional Medical Center recently hosted Moses S. Raj, MD for a special lecture, which attracted nearly 50 physicians and medical personnel.

Commissioners accept grant to build pier, overlook

WAYNESBURG - Greene County commissioners agreed Thursday to accept a $10,000 grant that will be used to construct a small fishing pier and scenic overlook along the Monongahela River in Greensboro.

County fair wraps up with big crowds

WAYNESBURG - The 2010 Greene County Fair has come and gone, leaving behind many fond memories not only for the many people who attended the fair's numerous events and activities but for those who were instrumental in putting it together.

Mount Morris Crime Watch holds block party

MOUNT MORRIS - If you stopped in Mount Morris during the evening hours of Aug. 3, chances are you found yourself in the middle of a block party. But this was no ordinary community get-together+Rather, this was a party with a special important message.

Dinner to benefit CBM Ministries

A spaghetti dinner to benefit CBM Ministries will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Waynesburg on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Optometrist charged with tax evasion

A Rices Landing optometrist was charged with tax evasion over several years.