Bobtown News

Community Action Southwest, reacting to anticipated funding reductions from the state for the upcoming fiscal year, announced some significant changes in senior services in Greene County, including the closing of one senior center.

Greene County observed Memorial Day weekend much as it does each year with parades and services at town squares, honor rolls and cemeteries.

The five members of the newly re-established redevelopment authority are supposed to represent each of the five school districts and lend their expertise in tackling housing issues.

This article has been read 402 times. Autopsy results are incomplete in the death of a 34-year-old Bobtown man who was found Thursday lying face down near the edge of Coal Lick stream in Franklin Township.

Drivers turned into the huge lot, going up and down aisles looking for the ideal parking place.

Estimated adult illiteracy rates are slightly lower in Washington County and slightly higher in Greene County than the state and national averages, according to a federal report released Thursday.

Wayne Davison of Brownsville was cited for public drunkenness after he was allegedly discovered riding a tricycle down the middle of Pittsburgh Road at 2:08 a.m. Sunday, West Brownsville police said.

Sparkle, the Christmas star, is thrilled to announce the 2008 Give-A-Christmas total is $48,415. "Thank you so much to everyone who participated,'' said Sparkle.

Terry Lynn Williams, 50, of 160 N. Mill St., New Salem, told state police that someone smashed his mailbox at 3:28 a.m. Sunday.