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new residents and new businesses alike. Over theyears, the Waynesburg Chamber has found that thisbook has been a valuable asset to those aforementioned individuals, as well as to ourmembership.

The Waynesburg Chamber has around 300members who serve the greater Waynesburg businesscommunity. The Chamber provides community servicesthrough various events, service projects and works to enhancethe economic development and overall quality of life in theWaynesburg area. Our members are able to take advantage ofthe many opportunities we provide, such as networkingsessions, featured speakers and special seasonal events. Theseevents are of invaluable assistance for the community byhelping promote the many businesses and organizationsassociated with the Chamber. Some of the events that theChamber holds include an annual golf outing, a business expoand a membership banquet. Not only do these events offer agreat time, but they also provide valuable networkingopportunities with local business and community leaders.

Waynesburg has a charming hometown feel, is rich inopportunities and is within close proximity to several majorcities on the East Coast. Welcome to Waynesburg—we inviteyou to experience all that our community has to offer.

By Alan Laick – Owner, Laick Design & President of the Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

MessagePresident’s

Welcome to Waynesburg—a town full of history, tradition andgreat opportunities. Waynesburg has a charming hometownatmosphere in which everyone feels welcome whether you’re avisitor, new business or longtime resident.

This is the third edition of this publication and it covers thetown of Waynesburg as well as the surrounding GreeneCounty area. Locally referred to as the “Greene Book,” due tothe color of the cover, we feel that this title is also a reflectionof the content as well. The “Greene Book” is meant to be asnapshot of the entire Greene County area. As you readthrough this book, we hope that you enjoy the beautiful,locally-shot photographs and detailed articles on life inWaynesburg and Greene County. In the pages that follow, youwill find a wealth of information including our proud history,tourist attractions, entertainment, sporting events andinformation on the abundant supply of natural resourcesavailable in the County.

The Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce publishes the“Greene Book” as a resource to the community—for visitors,

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Writers Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Alan Laick,

Cindy Bailey, Bobby Fox, Steve Barrett, Joy Eggleston,

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Table of

ContentsPresident’s Message

Community Introduction

History

Location & Transportation

Tourism

Housing & Real Estate

Arts & Entertainment

Rain Day

Sports & Recreation

Education

Shopping

Business, Industry & Agriculture

Healthcare

Worship

Government

Index of Advertisers

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The best of both worlds is whatyou will find in Waynesburg. Asmall-town atmosphere and asense of belonging to a

community is what awaits you here.Newcomers are welcomed with openarms and quickly become old friends.

In a fast-paced world wherecommunication isinstantaneous, you canslow down a bit andrelax in Waynesburg.Folks pass you on thestreet and call you byname. Friends chat onthe courthouse stepsor at the local grocerystore. But the high-speed connection to theworld is alive and well hereand can be accessed at amoment’s notice.

We are proud of a historic downtown with second and third generational retail businesses, but are embracing anew economy with new industry poised to move into our area.

With the educational opportunities here in the countyand in neighboring ones, we are educating ouryouth to become tomorrow’s leaders right here at home.

It has been said many times that Waynesburg is awonderful place to raise a family and that it is.Our rural agriculture heritage makes this a place

like no other. The lifestyle is flavored by the pastbut is growing and embracing the future.

With 400,000 square acres of rolling wonderland, GreeneCounty stands as an enchanting balance betweenRevolutionary War history and revolutionary planning for the future.

By Melody Longstreth, Executive Director of the Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce

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“Our mission is to strengthen Greene County by building charitableendowments, maximizing benefits to donors, making effective grants

and providing leadership to address community needs.”

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Community Foundationof Greene County

LOCAL CONNECTIONS

Cable Television:Comcast – (800) 266-2278

Deeds/Wills:Greene County Courthouse10 East High Street, Waynesburg – (724) 852-5283

Driver’s Licenses:Examination Point – (724) 627-8626

Electricity:Allegheny Power – (800) 255-3443

Garbage Collection:Waste Management – (888) 964-8724Vieola – (800) 437-1759

Gas:Columbia Gas – (888) 460-4332Equitable Gas – (800) 654-6335

General Information Inquiries:Chamber of Commerce143 East High Street, Waynesburg – (724) 627-5926

Marriage Licenses:Clerk of Courts10 East High Street, Waynesburg – (724) 852-5282

Registration/Titles:PA D.O.T. Center – (800) 932-4600Photo Identification – (724) 852-1914

Sewage:Franklin Township Sewer Authority – (724) 627-9728Waynesburg Waste Water Facility – (724) 627-5406

Telephone:Windstream CommunicationsResidential – (866) 445-3402Business – (800) 843-9214

Voting:Board of Elections93 East High Street, Waynesburg – (724) 852-5230

Water:Southwestern PA Water Authority – (724) 627-7445 or (724) 883-2301

Note: The area code 724 must be dialed even from another 724 number

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A Rich Heritage

HistoryAn act of the Legislature passed on February 9, 1796,

divided Washington County into two counties—thesouthern division became Greene County, named forRevolutionary War General Nathanael Greene.

Permanent settlement began in Greene County in 1764 after thelast major conflict with native Indians. Two forts were constructedin 1774—Jackson’s Fort and Garards Fort—which were built toprotect the isolated homes in the area from attacks.

Colonel John Minor, a sponsor of the bill that gave birth to thecounty, is called the “Father of Greene County.” A board of trusteeswas authorized to buy a tract of land near the center of the countyto establish a county seat and to build a courthouse and jail.According to a deed dated October 28, 1796, the trustees bought 158.5 acres of land called “Eden” from Thomas and Eleanor Slater for $2,376. The board named the new seat Waynesburg, after General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, to honor his success in leading the army in claiming the Northwest Territory (Ohio) in 1794.

On October 27, 1796, exactly 201 lots were offered for sale throughan advertisement in a Pittsburgh newspaper. Prices ranged from $5to $139 per lot. A log courthouse and jail were erected (thecourthouse still stands and has been fully restored). Apparently, thefirst store was established by William Crawford, who had purchaseda “load” of goods from a settlement along the Monongahela Riverin the early 1800s and began trading. Transportation of merchandisefrom Baltimore and Philadelphia was a long and costly undertakingand the local residents had to pay ridiculously high prices fornecessities like salt, tea, coffee, hardware and manufactured articles.

There were 80 dwellings in Waynesburg in 1853 and the town hadgrown to 350 by 1906. Today, Waynesburg and Franklin Township,which encircles Waynesburg, has a population of 11,800. GreeneCounty contains 577 square miles and has a population of 40,672 insix boroughs and 20 townships. Mining and sheep ranching werethe major industries of Greene County and were responsible for thecounty’s days of prosperity. Before World War II, Greene Countywas the largest producer of merino wool in the country. The steepterrain was better suited for sheep than cattle and there were said tobe more sheep than people in the county at that time. Today, thathistory is celebrated with a Sheep and Fiber Fest that takes placeeach May. Live demonstrations, crafts, entertainment and foodabound, along with a breed pavilion, herding demonstration and a“Sheep to Shawl” competition.


The Best of Both Worlds

Location&Transportation

Waynesburg offers the best of small-townAmerican life as well as convenient proximity toculture, entertainment, sports and highereducation opportunities. Situated in the center of

Greene County, with its rolling hills and forests that put on abrilliant display each fall, Waynesburg serves as the connectorto dozens of interesting cities and towns in all directions.

Due north, the mid-sized city of Washington is about 20minutes away, and you can be in downtown Pittsburghperusing the dinosaur exhibits at Carnegie Museum, cheeringon the Penguins or watching ballet at the Benedum within anhour via Interstate 79. The interchange is just 1.5 miles east ofWaynesburg Borough and the Pittsburgh International Airportis just one hour away.

To the south, Morgantown, WV, is less than 20 miles down theroad, via I-79 South, home of the West Virginia UniversityMountaineers, as well as numerous restaurants and shoppingopportunities.

Route 21 East will take you to Uniontown in 40 minutes,where historic Route 40 cuts through the mountains to nearby Fort Necessity National Monument and Park. Another30-minute drive will bring you to Connellsville where you canhop aboard an Amtrak train and chug through the scenicCumberland Mountains to points southeast, includingWashington D.C. in less than six hours.

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To the west, in the West Virginia panhandle, the firststop is Wheeling, only 40 minutes from here via I-79 and I-70. I-79 and I-70 will then connect youto Holmes County, the heart of Amish Country,within three hours, and Cleveland in half a day.

Waynesburg is the kind of place where youwant to raise a family and the closeness toseveral cities has made it an ideal home forcommuters. The schools here are smallenough for every child to get a greatfoundation, but also to have achance to be an active player on aball team, serve as an officerwith their Student Council orreceive personal instruction inmusic and the arts.

Numerous higher educationchoices lie within a 50-mile radius,including our own WaynesburgUniversity, Westmoreland CountyCommunity College and SAGE Tech, as well as Washingtonand Jefferson College in Washington, PA; CaliforniaUniversity in California, PA and Penn State, Fayette Campus

in Uniontown. In Pittsburgh, popularchoices include the Pittsburgh

Institute of Aeronautics, theCulinary Institute and theUniversity of Pittsburgh.Numerous small, privatecolleges, such as Grove City andGeneva, are also located withina four-hour drive.

City dwellers from nearbymetropolitan areas often move to

Greene County in retirement. Thelifestyle here offers plenty of shopping,

dining and community serviceopportunities but less traffic and shorter lines

at the grocery store. The bonus is that folks are close enoughto maintain their ties with former colleagues and professionalorganizations.

Waynesburg is one of those rare communities that hasmaintained an old-fashioned, small-town flavor through its200-plus-year history. Many residents feel that the nearbymetropolitan areas are a nice place to visit, but they are glad tocall Waynesburg their home.

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Come See the Different Shadesof Greene CountyTourism

Discover Waynesburg and surroundingGreene County, PA and discover a worldof history, agritourism and outdoorrecreation. Greene County is where

northern charm and hospitality come together with arich history and wild beauty. From the uniqueshopping and dining in historic Waynesburg, to thenatural beauty of the trails and woodlands surroundingthe Monongahela River, there’s something foreveryone.

Enjoy the great outdoors with scenic bike rides,hiking, kayaking, golfing, hunting and fishing.You can enjoy the simple pleasure of relaxing ata peaceful bed & breakfast or visiting one of ourmany farms. Tour the stately churches,distinguished homes and quiet country roadsscattered throughout the landscape.

With its abundant festivals, events and activities, there is alwayssomething fun and interesting for the whole family to enjoy.Some of these include Rain Day and the Fifties Fest & CarCruise—right in downtown Waynesburg! Waynesburg is alsohome to the Greene County Fairgrounds. Here you can attendthe Annual Buckin’ B Cattle Company Championship BullRiding Competition, the Annual Sheep & Fiber Festival, theBlack Diamond Cluster Dog Show and the Greene CountyAgricultural Fair, just to name a few. Across from the

Fairgrounds, you will find theFoundation Coal Aquatic Center,featuring slides, a lazy river andfood available at the Greene Grille,everyone is sure to have a greattime!

Downtown Waynesburg is home toseveral unique eateries. Have traditional

tea in a beautiful Victorian home at Sisters4 Tea. If you like barbeque, be sure to check

out Hot Rod’s House of Bar-B-Que. If you’recraving a serious sandwich, stop by the SouthSide Deli. For some traditional home cooking,check out the College Town Diner. If takeout

and delivery are more your style, pizza fromDomino’s and Chinese food from Lam’s Garden

are always great options.

For the shopaholic, downtown Waynesburg will notdisappoint. Specialty shops, like Our Glass Creations, theArtisan’s Gallery, Grandma’s Attic, the Perfect Arrangement,the Frame-Up & Gallery, Locker Room, Fashion Shop andMickey’s Men’s Store, are must-sees.

The Waynesburg area is a visitor’s delight! Visitors can useWaynesburg as a launching point for other attractions inSouthwestern Pennsylvania. Learn more about Greene Countyby visiting www.greenecountytourism.org.


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Housing& Real Estate

If you prefer a casual lifestyle, Waynesburg is your kind ofplace. Most of the residents enjoy small-town or countryliving, but they also like the idea of having the advantages ofthe big city close by. When people return to their homes at

night, they feel secure in knowing that they are living in one ofthe most crime-free areas in the nation. Housing needs havegrown in recent years and are in the midst of another growthspurt, but the area retains a warm and inviting neighborhood feel.

Waynesburg is a quiet, charming county seat with a sense of itshistoric past and a solid future. City fathers in Waynesburgrecognized their city’s possibilities and acted to preserve them insetting up the Historic District, a Victorian-style downtown areathat encompasses 61 acres (almost 15 percent of the entireborough) and includes the campus of Waynesburg University. A

day spent walking through the business and residential districts will offer many excellent examples of charming, turn-of-the-century architecture. In 1999, the Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce began an effort to create a “Main Street” program through the National Main Street USA office and Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful, Inc. was born. Named aftera 1900 publication that featured photographs of many of thebeautiful homes in the area at that time, the organization worksto bring shoppers into downtown and to assist with the historicpreservation and beautification of the area.

Whether you prefer one of the Victorian homes that abound inthe area or a more contemporary house in a modern andconvenient development with underground utilities, there ishousing available for nearly every taste and budget. New homesare off the beaten path on beautiful wooded parcels andfarmland. The local housing market is comprised mostly ofexisting homes in a wide variety of styles from Italianate andGeorgian to ranches and modern designs.

Several apartment buildings are available for families and someare specifically available for the elderly population. Manybeautiful older homes are also available as rentals. Water,electricity and gas utilities are abundant and competitively priced.

For those contemplating the construction of a new home, there is atax abatement program available to new residential constructionand commercial construction. Under the program, real estate taxesrelated to improvements on the property will be abated for threeyears in resident instances and five years in commercial instances.

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Somethingfor EveryoneArts&

EntertainmentW aynesburg boasts a renovated, old-fashioned

movie theater (housed in a historic building) thatserves up current movies, many on their openingdays. In addition to the traditional movie snack

of popcorn, moviegoers can enjoy pizza, hot dogs and nachos.Local theater productions also call this

unique building on High Streethome.

Waynesburg University hosts a full schedule of cultural eventsyear-round. Some are held in the beautiful Center for thePerforming Arts, located off of Johnson Commons in themiddle of the campus. Art shows, musical performances, livetheater and guest speakers are just a few events to choose from.Most are free and open to the public.

The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library on North West Streetis a modern library in a beautiful old home. It has

large adult and children’s collections, recordsand microfilm. The Cornerstone

Genealogical Society offers a largegenealogical collection in its headquarters,located in the restored, original logcourthouse on Greene Street. Datingfrom 1796 and said to be the oldest logcourthouse standing on its original sitein the country, the original two-storylog structure is home to the Society’scollection of 3,000 books, more than

350 rolls of microfilm of earlynewspapers, numerous vertical files and

scrapbooks.


The Greene County Historical Society Museum,located on Old Route 21 three miles east ofWaynesburg, is a 52-room structure that dates from1861. It contains antique furnishings, tools, quilts,pottery, Indian relics and other memorabilia. Visitorscan follow nature trails, have a picnic lunch and visitreconstructed log cabins on the 12-acre grounds. Thelast surviving steam engine of the Waynesburg andWashington Railroad can also be seen outside themuseum. The Harvest Festival, organized by theHistorical Society, is held annually in October on themuseum grounds and is the cornerstone of manypopular events held there each year.

In addition, Waynesburg is in close proximity toPittsburgh (50 miles), so theater, ballet, symphoniesand many other events are within easy travelingdistance.

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Waynesburg’s Claimto FameRain Day

July 29th may be just another day to the rest of the world,but to the residents of Waynesburg, it has a specialsignificance that is passed along from generation togeneration. Waynesburg has had rainfall on that date—

Rain Day—112 times in the past 136 years (as of 2010).

It all started during the late 1800s at a drugstore located onHigh Street (the main street in town). An unknown localfarmer remarked to William Allison, the pharmacist, that italways seems to rain on July 29th. This comment inspiredAllison to keep an annual record of the rainfall on that day.William’s brother, Albert, continued recording this mysticalevent; then, sometime during the 1920s, the record-keepingwas taken over by the late Bryon Daily.

Rain Day would not have remained a local phenomenon if ithadn’t been for the efforts of the late Waynesburg newsmanJohn O’Hara. He began sending Rain Day stories to othernewspapers in the 1930s. Today, newspapers, TV and radiostations from around the world flood the town of Waynesburgwith calls every July 29th to learn if it indeed rained.

For many years, the only observances of Rain Day were theannual hat bet between Bryon Daily’s son, John, and a nationalor regional celebrity and a brief ceremony on the Courthousesteps. In 1979, the Waynesburg Borough Special EventsCommission was created to hold a special celebration on July29th. That same year, the Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce

held the first annual Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant. In2003, the Chamber of Commerce created a new,

nonprofit entity, Rain Day Scholarship, Inc., withthe sole purpose to plan and execute the

pageant. Each year, one talented local teenagegirl wins the coveted crown, hundreds ofdollars in scholarship savings bonds and thechance to “reign” over the day’s festivities.

Among the activities sponsored by theSpecial Events Commission on July 29this a street fair in the heart of town, liveentertainment on the Courthouse steps,

arts and crafts booths, hometown foodbooths, children’s games and assorted other

diversions—including an umbrella decoratingcontest. Best of all, the admission is free! The

festivities are silenced every year at 5:00 p.m.to pay a moment’s tribute to the men of

Company K, 2nd Battalion, 110th Infantry—a battalion from Waynesburg that lostmen in France during World War I onRain Day, 1918. Nearly half of the 250Greene County men were either killed or

wounded on that day. As John O’Haraonce wrote, “On that Rain Day in 1918, it

rained bullets on the men of Company K.”

July 29th, Rain Day in Waynesburg, is the onlyholiday anywhere in the world that is not a success

unless it rains! It is just another day to the rest of the world,but to the people of Waynesburg, it means special festivitiesand memories on Main Street.

By Waynesburg Borough Special Events Commission


A Season for All

Sports&Recreation

Though things are always changing in Waynesburg,one thing that has stayed constant is its well-deserved reputation as a paradise for those whoenjoy nature and its bounty. Whether it’s taking

advantage of some of the best white-tailed deer hunting in thestate or enjoying the area’s pristine waters during fishingseason, any outdoor enthusiast can find a good reason to slipaway and enjoy the pristine surroundings.

However, if your sport of choice takes place in a gym or on afield with hundreds or thousands of screaming fans,Waynesburg enjoys a rich athletic tradition at both the highschool and college levels.

During the school year, Waynesburg Central High School(WCHS), home of the Raiders, provides nine months ofexcitement for its fans and supporters. Whether it’s cheeringon the WCHS football team in the cool fall months,watching the Raider grapplers continue one of thelongest-running, most successful wrestlingprograms in the Western PennsylvaniaInterscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) duringcold winter months or heading out to thebaseball and softball diamonds as part of thespring sports schedule, there’s something forany sports fan to enjoy in the 14 WCHS athleticprograms.

Who knows? You could catch a glimpseof the next Bill George (NFL Hall of Famer and 1948 grad of then-Waynesburg High School),Coleman Scott (three-timePennsylvania State wrestlingchampion and NCAADivision I nationalchampion) or JocelynLindsay (the first-everWPIAL and Pennsylvaniastate champion in the polevault) while cheering on the Raiders.

If your sporting tastes are moregeared towards the collegiate level,Waynesburg University has youcovered with its 18 varsity programs. IfFriday nights don’t supply you with a bigenough football fix, John F. Wiley Stadium bringsthe college football atmosphere to town as the Yellow Jacketsbattle their rivals in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.

Much like WCHS, Waynesburg University boasts a rich legacyin wrestling. Over the last two seasons, Waynesburg’s mat menhave been reborn into a nationally ranked program that hasseen a pair of native sons, Nick Garber and Corbin Semple,compete at the NCAA Division III national championshipsfollowing each of the last two years.

Waynesburg University has also madelooking to the future a major part of its

athletic focus. In recent years,women’s lacrosse and track & field

have been added to the moreestablished programs likebaseball, basketball and football.The Yellow Jackets have alsoenjoyed the fruits of the schooladministration’s labor, whichhave materialized as new playing

facilities. Among them is a newartificial turf baseball field, which is

located on route 21 to the west oftown.

So, whether you are a die-hard high schoolsports nut or prefer that your athletics take youback to your college days, Waynesburg cancertainly satisfy the cravings of any fan. The onlyproblems one may face is how to catch all theaction with just 24 hours in the day and what todo during the long, hot months of summer

vacation.

By Bobby Fox, Sports Information Director, Waynesburg University


Preparing for the Future

EducationW aynesburg University is a strong partner for

growth and development. The University is aprivate, Christian, liberal arts institution foundedby the Presbyterian Church in 1849. Chartered

by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1850 and fullyaccredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and bythe Department of Education of the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, the University is in its 159th year. WaynesburgUniversity offers more than 40 academic areas of study and has one of the most extensive service learning programs in theworld. The University offers several bachelor’s degrees, amaster’s of education degree and a master’s of science innursing degree. An accelerated degree completion program foradults to complete a business degree and a Nursing ExpressTrack are offered at three adult learning centers in thePittsburgh area. Waynesburg University students average morethan 1,100 hours per week of volunteer work. In addition,students and faculty build cultural understanding throughinternational experiences and mission trips.

The Greene County Education Center of WestmorelandCounty Community College is located in the EverGreeneTechnology Park. The center was established in the fall of 1999to serve as a central office for students taking WestmorelandCounty Community College classes in Greene County.Classes are conducted full-time and year-round at the state-of-the-art facility.

The Central Greene School District operates two elementarybuildings (K-5), one middle school (6-8) and one senior highschool (9-12). A professional staff of teachers, supportpersonnel and administrators are dedicated to provide thefinest educational programs possible to the students of theCentral Greene School District. The instructional curriculumin the elementary schools emphasizes education in the basicskills. An enrichment program adds diversification to thecurriculum, as does the intramural program. Interscholasticactivities include football, basketball, wrestling, golf, track andsoccer. The high school was recently renovated and boasts a1,000-seat auditorium, a gymnasium, a pool, twomicrocomputer laboratories, a distance learning room, a full-motion video classroom, a student center for counseling and amusic suite for band and choir. Advanced placement honorsand California University courses are also available to studentsin the high school.

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The Greene County Career & TechnologyCenter is supported by all five countyschool districts and state funds. The centeris located on the campus of the CentralGreene High School and ElementarySchools. It provides training in a numberof fields, such as auto mechanics,accounting, cosmetology, drafting, foodservice, culinary arts and welding. There isalso a licensed practical nursing programfor adults. The school serves the students

from the five county school districts,as well as adult students.

There are also many pre-school, head start and daycare programs availablethroughout the county.Open Door ChristianSchool is a private,Christian-based schoolthat covers grades K-12

and is within a 10-minutedrive from Waynesburg.

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At the heart of Greene County lies Waynesburg, which serves as the geographical and commercialcentral seat for the county’s 40,000-plus residents.

Downtown Waynesburg continues to thrive as a popularlocation for a variety of specialty stores and shops, while justoutside this “Main Street” area there are a number of popularrestaurants, stores and shopping plazas that offer a wide arrayof food and merchandise for all types of shoppers.

The downtown area offers a charming “small-town” vibe andprovides a multitude of fine specialty stores, many of which areowned and operated by second and third generation families.The area also showcases the talents of various local artists,whose different types of unique art works are available for sale.

The historic preservation and beautification of downtownWaynesburg continues to improve with each passing year,thanks to the efforts of nonprofit organizations such as theWaynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce and WaynesburgProsperous & Beautiful, Inc.

In 1999, the Chamber of Commerce started an initiative tocreate a “Main Street” program through the National MainStreet USA office for the purpose of improving the downtownWaynesburg area. It was during the beginning stages of thisinitiative that Waynesburg Prosperous Beautiful was born.

Waynesburg ProsperousBeautiful represents acommunity endeavor topreserve and revitalizehistoric downtownWaynesburg and raiseawareness of the educational,cultural and historicalopportunities as well as theconvenience of shoppingassociated with the town. Theorganization has recently hired a full-time Main Street manager who explores newways to strengthen downtown Waynesburg byfocusing on the “prosperous” half of the organization’s name.

In addition to the many specialty stores and restaurants thatcan be found in Waynesburg and throughout the county,shoppers will also find a variety of other treats in just a shortdrive’s time by traveling to Washington, Uniontown andPittsburgh, not to mention Morgantown, WV. All of theselocations are within a 20- to 50-mile radius from Waynesburg.

When it comes to friendly and pleasant experiences inshopping and dining in and around Greene County, it is nosurprise that Waynesburg is at the center of it all.

By Steve Barrett, Editor, Greene County Messenger

At a Friendly Place

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Breaking New Ground

Business,Industry&Agriculture

Situated in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania,Greene County is 60 minutes from downtownPittsburgh and within 500 miles of six of the 10 largest metropolitan areas in the nation. These

metropolitan areas have populations of one million or moreand comprise 60 percent of the entire U.S. population.Products can be transferred via prime highways, air, railor river. Business travelers can enjoy a commute withzero traffic lights between the Pittsburgh InternationalAirport and Waynesburg.

Greene County has the largest bituminous coalreserves in the state and an extensive suppliernetwork supports four of the most productive coalmines in the world. This supplier network ensuresthat any number of industries prosper within thecounty. Industries find the necessities for prosperousand successful operations close by and in abundance.While much of the country is concerned about watershortages, the Monongahela River is the main source of water for the area (it also allows transportation). Thecounty’s workforce is a diversified mixture of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled laborers.

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A tax abatement program for both residentialand commercial construction is in place. Ona more industrial scale, industrial parks arestrategically located and nestled in thegently rolling hills and pastoral splendor ofthe county and offer excellent access tomajor north-south and east-west interstate

routes. The parks are designated KeystoneOpportunity Zones, which provides almost

total tax relief for employers located within azone for a specific period of time. The

EverGreene Technology Park boosts a uniquehigh-speed fiber connection, making it the perfect

location for companies that require transfer of largeamounts of data and scientific computation.

A new, exciting development is on the horizon for GreeneCounty and much of Pennsylvania. The Marcellus Shale gasplay lies directory beneath Greene County and is poised toprovide a staggering economic shot to not only Greene County


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but most of the state. This growing industry and all of thesupporting industries are bringing new companies to the areadaily. New horizontal drilling technology has been developedto drill and harvest the product and place it in productionstreams, which means jobs and economic wealth for thecounty and its residents.

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BRENTWOOD OFFICE3730 Brownsville RoadPittsburgh, PA 15227

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Close at Hand

HealthcareSouthwest Regional Medical Center is Greene County’s

only acute-care hospital. Whether it is doctors,programs, technology or expansion projects, thehospital strives to provide quality care for the

community.

To demonstrate its commitment to quality care, SouthwestRegional Medical Center was recently confirmed with theGold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. “Thisaccreditation shows that our efforts are paying off,” said CindyCowie, CEO. “Not only are we expanding services for thecommunity, but we are offering care worthy of the JointCommission’s Gold Seal of Approval.”

SouthwestRegional alsooffers a beautifulunit for patientsneeding surgicalservices. The 15-bedSurgical ServicesCenter, located on the fifthfloor of the hospital, providespatients with state-of-the-art, luxurious amenities comparableto fine hotel suites. The Center is devoted to the treatment andrecovery of surgical patients in an atmosphere that is conduciveto a quick and comfortable recovery. With talented doctors anda committed staff, the hospital continues to provide the


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community with many of thesame surgical procedures as largerhospitals in the region, includinglaparoscopic, orthopedic, vascular, gynecological, ENT,ophthalmologic, urologic andgastroenterological procedures.

Southwest Regional is committedto adding new services, employeesand physicians to serve thehealthcare needs of thecommunity. To learn more aboutthe transformations at SouthwestRegional, visit our website atwww.sw-rmc.com. Our onlinephysician directory and healthresource guide will help you makeeducated decisions about yourhealthcare needs.

By Joy Eggleston, Senior Public Affairs Officer,Southwest Regional Medical Center

Washington-Greene CountyBLIND ASSOCIATION

303 West High StreetWaynesburg, PA 15370

(724) [email protected]

Tuesdays: 10am-3pm • Thursdays by Appointment

566 E. Maiden StreetWashington, PA 15301

(724) 228-0770Monday through Friday


WaynesburgOffice

501 W. High Street724-852-1001

Dental ServicesCounselingPsychiatry

Central GreenePediatrics236 Elm DriveWaynesburg724-627-0926Full Pediatriccare through

age 21

GreensboroOffice

7 Glassworks Road724-943-3308

Family PracticeMedical and Dental Services

ChiropracticCounseling • Psychiatry

RogersvilleOffice

140 Church Street724-499-5188

Family PracticeMedical Services

Chiropractic

Mt. MorrisOffice

120 Locust AvenueExtension

724-324-9001Family Practice

CounselingDental Services

CORNERSTONE CARE GREENE COUNTY LOCATIONS

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PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE • MENTAL HEALTH • ORAL HEALTH

Most Insurance AcceptedReduced Fees for the Uninsured

Convenient Hours & Parking

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24-Hour Skilled NursingShort Term Rehabilitation

Cardiovascular RehabilitationOrthopedic CareStroke Recovery

Palliative Care/Hospice SuiteMedicare, Medicaid and Most Insurances Accepted

107 Curry Road • Waynesburg, PA 15370

724-627-3153Rolling Meadows Care, Inc. d/b/a Rolling Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation,

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Nestled within an area of our great nation whereindividuals continue to revere faith and family,Waynesburg is blessed to enjoy numerouscongregational families. We’re fortunate to be

among a people who come together in times of both need andjoy, pulling together and spurring one another on in thejourney of life.

Whether in town or enjoying a drive through the countrysidejust outside of town, you’ll find houses of worship rangingfrom beautiful, historic structures built before the turn of the

20th century, to rentedstorefronts, house churchesand modern new facilities.

Yet far more important than thephysical structure of the buildingare the people who gather for worshipeach week in their own localcongregations and who involve themselves inthe service and work of ministry within Greene County.

By David Crowe, Pastor, Greene Community Church

A Friend in Faith

Worship

GovernmentAs the county seat, Waynesburg is home to

county government. The county isgoverned by a board of three County Commissioners; county

government departments include Lawand Order, Recreation, Planning andDevelopment, Human Services,Finance and Administration. There areboards within each department madeup of interested citizens who serve inadvisory capacities, enhancing thepublic participation aspect of countyoperations.

Waynesburg is located in the 20th UnitedStates Congressional District, the 46thPennsylvania Senate District and the 50thPennsylvania House District. There are 20 townshipsand six boroughs within the county. The county is divided intothree magisterial districts for the operation of the lesser courtsystem and there are two judges who sit on the Court ofCommon Pleas in Waynesburg. There are two statecorrectional facilities and a county jail.

Waynesburg Borough is governed by nine electedmembers of the Council. Residents and

businesses are also served by a full-timepolice force. The Greene County Sheriff

Department adds deputies to local lawenforcement. The borough also has azoning officer, code enforcementofficer, street department and asanitary department. The boroughmaintains several parks andrecreational areas in the community

and provides an annual summer daycamp for children. Fire protection is

covered by the Waynesburg FranklinTownship Volunteer Fire Department,

which has two locations—one in Waynesburgborough and one in Franklin township.

The Waynesburg area uses an enhanced emergency 911 systemfor fire, police and ambulance services. There are severalemergency ambulances services available within the area and astrong emergency response team.

Index of

Advertisers


The Airport Restaurant ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Back Alley Shoppe................................................................................................................................................ 8

Community Bank .............................................................................................................................................. 21

Community Foundation of Greene County ...................................................................................................... 4

Cornerstone Care............................................................................................................................................... 27

Donnelly-Boland and Associates....................................................................................................................... 23

DPS Penn ............................................................................................................................................................. 1

EMS Southwest.................................................................................................................................................. 25

First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County ....................................................... Back Cover

Golden LivingCenter - Waynesburg ................................................................................................................. 27

Greene County Industrial Developments, Inc................................................................................................. 19

Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency ....................................................................................................... 9

LaickDesign.com................................................................................................................................................ 23

Lippencott Alpacas ............................................................................................................................................... 9

McCracken Pharmacy ....................................................................................................................................... 25

Nomac Drilling ...................................................................................................................... Inside Front Cover

Northwood Realty Services............................................................................................................................... 10

Observer-Reporter ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Our Glass Creations ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Peacock Keller..................................................................................................................................................... 21

Rolling Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation.................................................................................................... 27

Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board............................................................................................. 23

Southwest Regional Medical Center ................................................................................................................ 25

Stage Door .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Tanglewood Exploration, LLC .......................................................................................................................... 21

Trader’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning ........................................................................................... 23

Victoria Square Complex................................................................................................................................... 10

VillageProfile.com, inc. ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Washington-Greene County Blind Association ............................................................................................... 26

Waynesburg Agway Service ............................................................................................................................... 23

Waynesburg University...................................................................................................................................... 16

Westmoreland County Community College - Greene County Center......................................................... 15

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