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J-M sees decrease in fund balance
JEFFERSON - An audit presented Tuesday to Jefferson-Morgan School Board for the year ending June 30 showed the district in compliance with all accounting standards but noted a decrease in the district's fund balance.
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Central Greene School Board receives positive audit report
WAYNESBURG - Central Greene School Board received its annual audit report Tuesday from Steven Cypher of Cypher and Cypher, who told the board it had no instances of noncompliance and no significant deficiencies.
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Events
American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. today in the Guesman Room at Southwest Regional Medical Center. Every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood. Blood products are needed by cancer patients, people with blood disorders, trauma victims, surgical patients and more. Southwest Regional Medical Center alone uses approximately 600 units of blood a year. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Pamela Pulkownik at 724-627-2412, or visit the appointment scheduling section of redcrossblood.org. The online code is srmc.
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Two Waynesburg clubs cited for liquor violations
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement cited two Waynesburg clubs for liquor law violations. Waynesburg Moose Lodge 461, 240 S. Morgan St., was cited for failing to keep records for the previous two years.
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Conditions of 3 injured in I-79 incident upgraded
The conditions of the three people injured after an early morning accident Monday on Interstate 79 have been upgraded. Two Waynesburg University nursing students, Alyssa Boyle, 22, of Salem, Ohio, and Cami Abernethy, 21, of Sewickley, and Derek Hartzog, 21, of Washington, were listed in fair condition Tuesday at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
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Three injured in leap from I-79 overpass
Two Waynesburg University senior nursing students were on their way to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va., early Monday for advanced training when they came across an accident shortly after 6 a.m. on Interstate 79 in Perry Township.
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Sheriff says fallen sergeant well-liked
Sgt. Michael Todd May was well-liked and well-respected by fellow deputies in the Monongalia County, W.Va., Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Al Kisner said Monday.
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Events
The American Judo Hapkido Institute in Waynesburg is offering a free child-safety seminar at 5 p.m. Wedneday. The program will include information for parents on different ways to keep their children safe and a separate class for children on what to do if they are in danger. For more information, call 724-627-5111.
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Students to participate in mission trips
WAYNESBURG - Eighty-eight students and 10 faculty and staff members will spend their spring break serving others both domestically and abroad. The university will offer five service mission trips covering a variety of academic and professional interests that give students the opportunity to serve both the Greene County community and beyond.
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Lions Club names students of month
WAYNESBURG - Waynesburg Central High School seniors Erica Lynn Snee and Timothy Guess have been selected as Waynesburg Lions Club's students of the month for February.
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JEFFERSON - An audit presented Tuesday to Jefferson-Morgan School Board for the year ending June 30 showed the district in compliance with all accounting standards but noted a decrease in the district's fund balance.
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Central Greene School Board receives positive audit report
WAYNESBURG - Central Greene School Board received its annual audit report Tuesday from Steven Cypher of Cypher and Cypher, who told the board it had no instances of noncompliance and no significant deficiencies.
Full story >>
Events
American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. today in the Guesman Room at Southwest Regional Medical Center. Every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood. Blood products are needed by cancer patients, people with blood disorders, trauma victims, surgical patients and more. Southwest Regional Medical Center alone uses approximately 600 units of blood a year. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Pamela Pulkownik at 724-627-2412, or visit the appointment scheduling section of redcrossblood.org. The online code is srmc.
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Two Waynesburg clubs cited for liquor violations
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement cited two Waynesburg clubs for liquor law violations. Waynesburg Moose Lodge 461, 240 S. Morgan St., was cited for failing to keep records for the previous two years.
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Conditions of 3 injured in I-79 incident upgraded
The conditions of the three people injured after an early morning accident Monday on Interstate 79 have been upgraded. Two Waynesburg University nursing students, Alyssa Boyle, 22, of Salem, Ohio, and Cami Abernethy, 21, of Sewickley, and Derek Hartzog, 21, of Washington, were listed in fair condition Tuesday at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
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Three injured in leap from I-79 overpass
Two Waynesburg University senior nursing students were on their way to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va., early Monday for advanced training when they came across an accident shortly after 6 a.m. on Interstate 79 in Perry Township.
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Sheriff says fallen sergeant well-liked
Sgt. Michael Todd May was well-liked and well-respected by fellow deputies in the Monongalia County, W.Va., Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Al Kisner said Monday.
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Events
The American Judo Hapkido Institute in Waynesburg is offering a free child-safety seminar at 5 p.m. Wedneday. The program will include information for parents on different ways to keep their children safe and a separate class for children on what to do if they are in danger. For more information, call 724-627-5111.
Full story >>
Students to participate in mission trips
WAYNESBURG - Eighty-eight students and 10 faculty and staff members will spend their spring break serving others both domestically and abroad. The university will offer five service mission trips covering a variety of academic and professional interests that give students the opportunity to serve both the Greene County community and beyond.
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Lions Club names students of month
WAYNESBURG - Waynesburg Central High School seniors Erica Lynn Snee and Timothy Guess have been selected as Waynesburg Lions Club's students of the month for February.
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W.Va. sheriff's sergeant killed in DUI chase
A West Virginia sheriff's sergeant died early Saturday when his patrol vehicle was struck on Interstate 79 in Greene County by a truck driven by a suspected drunken driver police say was fleeing an earlier hit-and-run crash.
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Democrats avoid filing for seat held by DeWeese
WAYNESBURG - The deadline to file nominating petitions for offices that will appear on ballots in Pennsylvania's April 24 primary has passed, and Bill DeWeese is the lone Democrat seeking nomination to continue to represent the 50th Legislative District as he had done the past 35 years.
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The next big thing?
If you didn't have the opportunity to catch the performance by Eva Katherine Blankenhorn at the Greene County Fair three years ago, you may have missed your shot at hearing this young singing star on the rise.
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Coming up
Monday
• Federal, state and local municipal offices are closed today in observance of Presidents Day. There is no mail delivery. • Gilmore Township supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the municipal building.
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Looking back
A look back at some of the headlines gracing the pages of the Observer-Reporter and Waynesburg Republican this week in Greene County history:
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Community events
Throckmorton United Methodist Chuch will hold a community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today. The menu will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, rolls and beverages. The meal is free, but donations are accepted. Takeouts are available.
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Waynesburg group plans Lenten series
The Waynesburg Ministerium will conduct a series of mid-week worship services during Lent. The services will be on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. from Feb. 22 through March 28 at First Presbyterian Church, 169 W. College St.
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A West Virginia sheriff's sergeant died early Saturday when his patrol vehicle was struck on Interstate 79 in Greene County by a truck driven by a suspected drunken driver police say was fleeing an earlier hit-and-run crash.
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Democrats avoid filing for seat held by DeWeese
WAYNESBURG - The deadline to file nominating petitions for offices that will appear on ballots in Pennsylvania's April 24 primary has passed, and Bill DeWeese is the lone Democrat seeking nomination to continue to represent the 50th Legislative District as he had done the past 35 years.
Full story >>
The next big thing?
If you didn't have the opportunity to catch the performance by Eva Katherine Blankenhorn at the Greene County Fair three years ago, you may have missed your shot at hearing this young singing star on the rise.
Full story >>
Coming up
Monday
• Federal, state and local municipal offices are closed today in observance of Presidents Day. There is no mail delivery. • Gilmore Township supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the municipal building.
Full story >>
Looking back
A look back at some of the headlines gracing the pages of the Observer-Reporter and Waynesburg Republican this week in Greene County history:
Full story >>
Community events
Throckmorton United Methodist Chuch will hold a community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today. The menu will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, rolls and beverages. The meal is free, but donations are accepted. Takeouts are available.
Full story >>
Waynesburg group plans Lenten series
The Waynesburg Ministerium will conduct a series of mid-week worship services during Lent. The services will be on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. from Feb. 22 through March 28 at First Presbyterian Church, 169 W. College St.
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Toothman to seek GOP nod in 50th
WAYNESBURG - George Toothman of Waynesburg has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the state House from the 50th District.
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Plans progress for airport development
WAYNESBURG - If all goes according to plan, a three of four-story hotel, some restaurants and retail stores could become part of the Greene County Airport landscape along Route 21.
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'It's time'
NEW FREEPORT - Most of the people speaking at a hearing on the closing of Springhill-Freeport Elementary Thursday gave favorable views of the board's plan to consolidate elementary grades in a new elementary center.
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University announces CSI summer camp in late June
WAYNESBURG - Waynesburg University will host its annual Crime Scene Investigation summer camp June 24 through June 29. Participants will gain valuable insight into the field of forensic science through experiential learning and strategically planned activities.
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Prison board recaps facility overview
WAYNESBURG - Members of the Greene County Prison Board Wednesday received a statistical overview of the jail's operations in 2011 and during the first month of this year.
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Community events
Greene County Conservation District will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the mezzanine conference room of the Fort Jackson Building, Waynesburg. Waynesburg High School Class of 1957 is planning its 55th reunion Sept. 8. Organizers are seeking information and addresses of classmates. Anyone who has information is asked to call Cora Phillips at 724-627-7566; John Hoy at 724-627-7702; or Angie Raitano at 724-483-6724.
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Love of antiques and valentines shared at Cornerstone meeting
WAYNESBURG - Suzanne Wylie, retired head librarian from Waynesburg University, told members of Cornerstone Genealogical Society how she got started collecting antique valentines.
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WAYNESBURG - George Toothman of Waynesburg has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the state House from the 50th District.
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Plans progress for airport development
WAYNESBURG - If all goes according to plan, a three of four-story hotel, some restaurants and retail stores could become part of the Greene County Airport landscape along Route 21.
Full story >>
'It's time'
NEW FREEPORT - Most of the people speaking at a hearing on the closing of Springhill-Freeport Elementary Thursday gave favorable views of the board's plan to consolidate elementary grades in a new elementary center.
Full story >>
University announces CSI summer camp in late June
WAYNESBURG - Waynesburg University will host its annual Crime Scene Investigation summer camp June 24 through June 29. Participants will gain valuable insight into the field of forensic science through experiential learning and strategically planned activities.
Full story >>
Prison board recaps facility overview
WAYNESBURG - Members of the Greene County Prison Board Wednesday received a statistical overview of the jail's operations in 2011 and during the first month of this year.
Full story >>
Community events
Greene County Conservation District will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the mezzanine conference room of the Fort Jackson Building, Waynesburg. Waynesburg High School Class of 1957 is planning its 55th reunion Sept. 8. Organizers are seeking information and addresses of classmates. Anyone who has information is asked to call Cora Phillips at 724-627-7566; John Hoy at 724-627-7702; or Angie Raitano at 724-483-6724.
Full story >>
Love of antiques and valentines shared at Cornerstone meeting
WAYNESBURG - Suzanne Wylie, retired head librarian from Waynesburg University, told members of Cornerstone Genealogical Society how she got started collecting antique valentines.
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