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There is a lot of valid concern about Marcellus Shale fracking in Greene County and Western Pennsylvania and the possible environmental hazards this may cause.
But a serious and growing environmental problem exists in Waynesburg of a different nature, but it is as much a hazard to our health as drilling for natural gas and the pollution this may cause. The problem here is the unbelievable noise level produced by the Emerald Coal prep plant conveyor belt towers and the powerful new train engines which carry the coal to and from the prep plant through Waynesburg several times a day.
When I moved here in 2004, the noise level of the trains and the conveyor belt towers was annoying but bearable. Today, in 2013, the level of noise is making life hell for people who live within a mile of the plant. We have to endure the never-ending humming, grinding, and noise from the train engines, which, until a few years ago, sounded off in the distance. Trying to sleep at night when the noise is at full blast is almost impossible.
Today, with the apparent expansion of the tracks and the plant itself, the high level of noise is making life in Waynesburg miserable and the thought of this being a peaceful, bucolic, attractive college town is now past. The noise level six days a week is so bad that the thought of using my front porch, which we used to enjoy on a summer evening, is now impossible. When you simply step out the front door, you are greeted by the noise from the prep plant humming or the trains roaring through. The worst possible combination is when the noise from the prep plant and the powerful new train engines are combined, which is so loud you need to shout if you are outside.
The plant sits right next to Waynesburg Borough, literally within a few hundred feet, in Franklin Township, so any noise ordinances which Waynesburg may have on the books can't be used to penalize the Emerald Prep Plant.
In the countryside, air vents make the lives of people who live near them not what they had hoped to have when they moved to the country or if they had owned the property before these shafts were created. The Emerald Coal prep plant is abusing our atmosphere and ruining the quality of life in Waynesburg with the noise it creates and because of it's expansion, which no one in the community was aware of. The noise is getting worse and will make the value of our homes go down the tubes. Something must be done to make this company accountable to the people in Waynesburg and Greene County. Where are all the environmentalists when it comes to noise pollution? Noise pollution is as much a health hazard as breathing polluted air or water. Industrial noise causes blood pressure to rise and the tension from hoping it will end can't be healthful either.
John Magee
Noise making Waynesburg miserable


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A shopper was shot to death Sunday afternoon as he tried to stop an armed man after the man had robbed the Citizens Bank located inside a busy South Strabane grocery store.
The robber walked into the Giant Eagle in Strabane Square shortly before 2:30 p.m., showed the bank teller a weapon and demanded money, township police Detective Mike Schidlmeier said.
A mob of people followed the robber as he ran through the pharmacy and behind the building to his getaway car. He shot one of the shoppers as he was confronted by the vehicle. Vincent M. Kelley, 46, of Church Street, Washington, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Washington County Coroner Tim Warco.
Schidlmeier said police were searching for a white, four-door compact car that probably has red paint splattered on the interior from a dye pack that exploded. Police were reviewing surveillance video and did not immediately have a description of the suspect.
Washington Councilman Joe Manning, who was one of the shoppers chasing the bank robber, said Kelley was farther ahead and apparently tried to grab one of the money bags from inside the car. Manning saw a puff of red paint as the dye pack exploded and then heard four gunshots.
"The car took off like a bat out of hell," Manning said. "It looked like (Kelley) fell out of the car as (the banker robber) drove away."
Manning said he and Giant Eagle employees attempted to resuscitate the man, who was not breathing and did not have a pulse. Kelley was taken by ambulance to Washington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
"They did a lot to try to save that man's life," Manning said of the grocery store employees.
The brazen bank robbery on Father's Day startled both shoppers and store employees. Bakery workers said they were told by managers to go to the rear of the area and then later told to leave the store after the shooting. Manning said the store was packed with customers at the time of the robbery.
"Why he decided to pull off this robbery, I don't know," Manning said. "It's could've been a lot worse. It's just nuts. Just crazy."
Police quickly arrived and cordoned off the area around the bank and behind the grocery store. However, customers continued to shop for groceries and went through the checkout lines just a few feet from where investigators were processing the robbery scene.
Several shoppers were visibly shaken as they described the incident to state police, who were assisting in the investigation.
Kelley was a member of the Brothers of the Hammer motorcycle group in Washington, according to his Facebook page.
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Clear Farmhouse Greenhouse, 9' x 9'
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Extend the Growing Season with Large, Portable Pop Up Greenhouse
- Greenhouse lets you get a head start on growing
- Protects plants from chilly temperatures, wind, frost
- Freestanding; easy to set up and take down
- Includes shade cover, ground stakes and tie-downs
This freestanding, walk-in 9' x 9' greenhouse sets up quickly to create a protected growing area for plants. Handy features make it an ideal place to start seeds, harden off transplants, protect container plantings and extend the growing season. The clear glazing material allows maximum light and heat transmission. Open bottom lets you place over existing plants. Two large, zippered screen doors provide easy access. Screened vents provide good air circulation while keeping out bugs and birds. Includes access portholes for hoses and power cords. Sets up easily; no tools required. Folds to a compact size; includes bag for easy transport and storage.
Product Details
- Clear Gro-tec fabric, frame, polyethylene
- 9' square x 8' H
- Includes tie-down stakes
- Easy assembly
Reviewed by 3 customers
- Large
- Nice Windows
- Difficult to assemble
- Poor quality
Best Uses
- Starting plants
Comments about : Clear Farmhouse Greenhouse, 9' x 9':
Within a couple days of putting this up there were small tears from the wind and then, even with trying to fix them, they eventually grew. The whole corner seam then ripped out within 10 days. Not worth your money, unless you have a pretty sheltered location in which to place it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Cheaply Made
- Flimsy
- Hope I Get One Season
- Not "self Erecting"
- poor setup instructions
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Comments about : Clear Farmhouse Greenhouse, 9' x 9':
The concept is a good one but the execution was poor. The instructions for set up are extremely poor and contrary to what the bos says, it is definitely not self erecting. It is cheaply made out of very poor quality materials. I hope it will get me through this one season. Save your money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about : Clear Farmhouse Greenhouse, 9' x 9':
The greenhouse arrives in double boxed cardboard and is enclosed in a bag the size of a truck tire. When I tried to right the bag, using the sewn in strap the bag ripped open due to the 70 lb weight. Assembly is NOT a one person job. It takes 2 people to get it done. The support tubing simply inserts together (not good enough) so I decided to reinforce the joins by wrapping all of them with foil tape. One X brace fit the corner pockets fine, but two of us could not get the second cross brace to form a straight "X". So I simply used more foil tape to bind them. The side windows unzip nicely but there is no way to secure the outer flap up. Velcro squares didn't hold. Because I intend to use the structure to also store firewood, I put a 10x10 tarp down on the bare ground. Pounding the ground stakes in was horrible, due to the local rocky soil. Even drilling into the ground didn't help.I had to buy stronger ones and quick-creted the critical ones into the ground.
I consider these flaws to be relatively minor and overall am satisfied with my purchase. Now for the test to see if it will survive 8 months of winter. (Yes, I have a 20' brush to deal with snow loading).
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