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Most government offices and banks are closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no mail delivery. The Observer-Reporter will not publish a print edition Friday.

Locust Avenue repair work to begin 'soon'

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation confirmed Tuesday that construction work to reopen Locust Avenue in South Strabane Township will start soon, without giving a specific date. Locust Avenue between Hudak Hill Road and Interstate 79 has remained closed since mid-March when the ...

Commissioners expected to restore funding to Washington Co. Food Bank

The Washington County commissioners are considering returning their share of food assistance funds to the Greater Washington County Food Bank more than five years after designating the food bank in Pittsburgh as the county’s primary provider. The commissioners are expected to vote during ...

Washington School Board moving ahead with $10M stadium project

The Washington School Board approved plans Monday to upgrade the high school stadium at a total cost of just under $10 million. The project includes a revised plan for replacement of the field house, which will locate the new one-story building southwest of the current football field. The ...

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Reynolds connects twice as Pirates rally past Athletics

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5 on Tuesday night. Reynolds finished with four hits, ...

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Many former Wild Things in affiliated ranks

There are 12 former Wild Things players currently in the affiliated minor leagues and one in the major leagues. In addition, six ex-Wild Things are coaches, including two major league hitting coaches. The 13 former Washington players in the affiliated ranks is an all-time high. Former Wild ...

Season in review: Local athletes prove to be among best in state

Another scholastic sports season has concluded, and local athletes made their presence known in every season. From fall to winter to spring, whether it was on teams or individuals, they proved to be among the best in the state. Below are some of the highlights of the 2025-26 season. The year ...

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Letters to the editor

Let's not foot this bill Pennsylvania taxpayers already provide Gov. Josh Shapiro with one of the most beautiful official residences in the nation. The Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg recently underwent more than $30 million in renovations and security improvements, and it is protected ...

Living

Mammograms may reveal heart disease risk

New research has found that getting a routine mammogram may help monitor heart health in many women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women (not breast cancer), but a new study published in March in Europe shows screening for breast cancer through mammography can help doctors ...

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