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Grumpy Old Editor
- O-R editor Park Burroughs answers questions and comments here daily. He'll also offer some complaints of his own in "The Daily Gripe" and give you a heads-up on what articles to look for in future issues of the newspaper in "Editor's Choice." You'll also be able to follow Park's train of thought daily in a brief, serialized column, "Catfish Creek of Consciousness."
- O-R digital services editor Brant Newman has opinions – about everything. And because he was born without a filter between his brain and mouth, he’s glad to share them, with everyone from his long-suffering wife and co-workers to strangers on the streets of Washington. Now he’d like to share them with you – and get your opinions in return.
- What’s going on in our schools? O-R education reporter Dawn Keller and others keep you up to date.
- Meet Jacqueline Gordon: a 16-year-old petite blonde who is battling leukemia for the second time in her young life. Observer-Reporter staff writer Amanda Gillooly is accompanying the Canonsburg youth on her journey to recovery. Check back often, as Jackie, her mom, Carol, and Amanda post about the physical, emotional and psychological challenges the family faces.
- O-R photographer Celeste Van Kirk quietly blends into the background at local events. Celeste captures the lives and times of our communities. Her images can make you laugh and, sometimes, cry.
- Staff writer Scott Beveridge writes about his travels, which have taken him to most regions of the United States and as far away as Cambodia. He offers a daily sampling of "news of the weird," breaking news from CNN's travel pages, travel tips and links to sites that can help plan vacations.
Sports
NFL from the sidelines
- After hobnobbing around the NFL in the press boxes or with scouts, Dale Lolley lets you know the insider's scoop.
- Sports editor Chris Dugan provides the latest for fans of Washington's favorite baseball team.
- Mike Kovak, who has covered scholastic sports for the O-R for eight years, tells about high school athletics throughout Washington and Greene counties the WPIAL, PIAA and beyond.
Seams to Me …
- Baseball season is back!
- Assistant sports editor Joe Tuscano looks inside the world of scholastic wrestling.
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