Discovering Spain
Ten inmates at the Washington County jail were baptized April 8 in an event that Mike Pierson, chaplain, called “moving” and “powerful.” Pierson said some of the inmates had been inquiring about the sacrament of baptism. “They had come to believe in Christ as their savior and they’re reading the Bible,” Pierson explained. “We started talking about putting together a baptismal experience and got permission from administration to do it. “ Pierson said some inmates were on hand for the service to support their fellow inmates or learn more about the sacrament. “I’ve been in full-time ministry for almost 20 years, and this was one of the most powerful and moving ...
The Fayette County commissioners voted unanimously to pass a solar ordinance that will impact 31 of the county’s 42 municipalities during Thursday’s commissioner meeting. The ordinance addresses definitions, solar facility application and produces, general design and installation ...
Monessen Fire Department was called to Pacific Boulevard at about 7:16 p.m. Thursday after a vehicle went over a hillside and crashed into a garage. According to fire Chief Delmar Hepple, the woman driving the vehicle was transported to Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital with minor injuries. ...
Two Canada geese cross Black Oak Lane near where construction workers are building new houses in the Burkett Manor development along the South Strabane and North Strabane township line. The silly geese did not seem to mind the construction equipment and commotion happening just a few feet away ...
By Dale Lolley For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com The hay is in the barn when it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft. All of the all-star games, pro days, private visits and interviews are completed. What will the Steelers do with their first-round pick in this draft? That ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter Consider this week’s column an open letter of apology to our youngsters of today and for the embarrassment we shoulder for treating our kids like pen-raised chickens. Our young ones will never realize the freedom and responsibility that our ...
By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers don't have a quarterback of the future. And in the weeks leading up to the NFL draft, it became fair to wonder if they even have a quarterback of the present as Aaron Rodgers weighed whether or not he has a 21st season in ...
It is a somber sight to see towering smokestacks fall. They serve as monuments to a past era, symbols of industry and progress – until they are no longer needed. Last month, the demolition of the Homer City Generating Plant in Indiana County marked the end of a once mighty, coal-fired power ...
Spain certainly knows how to make an entrance. Our first impression of the Iberian Peninsula was made as we were flying over a jagged mountain range, which we later realized was Montserrat. More on that stunning location in a bit, but let’s start with Barcelona. We had long wanted to ...
