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America at 250: First railroad had immediate impact

EDITOR'S NOTE: This in one in a weekly series celebrating the history of America in observance of its 250th anniversary. It's very rare that we can say a nation was fundamentally different the day after a major construction project was completed from what it was the day before. But that's ...

Community calendar

Yoga in the park The Yoga in the Park at Mingo Creek County Park will be June 10 at 6 p.m. The group will meet at the Mingo Creek County Park Group Camping Area, near the Observatory. This is an introductory yoga class, but all skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. ...

PathWays to expand early intervention practices

PathWays is set to further expand its early-intervention capacity thanks to recently awarded grant funding. The $5,000 grant was awarded by the Washington Greene Health Foundation’s 2026 Community Grants Pilot Program, which will fund a new social-emotional learning curriculum and a related ...

After delay, Greene County Historical Society Museum opens

WAYNESBURG – Later than planned but earlier than feared, the Greene County Historical Society Museum opened for the season Saturday. After a fundraising drive helped back necessary repairs to the building, the Historical Society thanked the community with a cookout and meet-and-greet with ...

American Red Cross issues call for blood donors

Saying that the need is urgent, the American Red Cross has issued a call for blood donors. Donors of all blood types are needed to maintain a supply of blood in hospitals through the summer. Platelets are also needed. The American Red Cross has experienced a drop in scheduled donations in ...

Storms, wind knock out power for more than 120,000

Thousands remained without power Sunday a day after storms ripped through Southwest Pennsylvania, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines. The thunderstorms that came in Saturday afternoon brought straight-line winds to the three-county area and beyond, causing damage ...