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Two other teen suspects in Washington Food Mart shooting arrested

Police have arrested the two other suspects accused in Sunday night’s robbery at the Washington Food Mart in which a customer was shot when she pulled out a concealed weapon in self defense. Christian Zavier Patrene, 19, and Christopher Ellis-Valperga, 18, were arrested Friday and charged ...

Washington approves 2026 budget with no tax increase

The final 2026 budget for the city of Washington does not include a tax increase. Council unanimously adopted a $15.3 million spending plan Thursday. Millage remains at 5.53 mills for buildings. The millage for land is 38.71 mills. Mayor JoJo Burgess credited staff and council members for ...

AMI is building community for those with mental health challenges

Editor’s note: This article is a part of Helping the Helpers, our annual series to raise awareness for nonprofits throughout the area. In late 1969, a group of five people returning to the community from state psychiatric hospitals started having social gatherings once a week. Through ...

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W&J men get past Franciscan in overtime

Matthew Carte didn’t mind working overtime Saturday afternoon. Carte scored seven of his nine points in the extra period to help Washington & Jefferson secure an 86-82 win at Franciscan (1-1, 5-2) in Presidents’ Athletic Conference play. Carte had half of Washington & ...

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Indiana gets top seed, Notre Dame left out of College Football Playoff

By Eddie Pells Associated Press Nobody paying attention over the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana leading the way into this year's College Football Playoff. But anyone paying attention over the last 24 hours knew the only sure thing beyond the Hoosiers was that the playoff ...

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High School Basketball: Canon-Mac and Char-Houston girls improve to 4-0

Izzy Bobitski scored 15 points to help Canon-McMillan improve to 4-0 on the season in a 53-30 win over Franklin Regional at the Moon tournament Saturday afternoon. Faye Saunders and Brooke Stanton added 11 points apiece for the Big Macs, who limited Franklin Regional (1-2) to single digits in ...

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OP-ED: Random thoughts about man’s stupidity

I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...

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Claysville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is selling Italian hoagies for $7 each. Order deadline is Dec. 2. Call Sandy at 724-663-4387. Orders will be available for pickup Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the fire hall between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 154 Main St., Claysville. Jefferson United Methodist ...

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