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SALUTE TO SERVICE: Veterans honored during ceremony, parade in Washington

Crowds of people gathered in Washington on Saturday morning to honor the service of local veterans and celebrate them with a parade through the business district. Adam Brock of Washington led a special ceremony by singing the National Anthem and Eric McElvenny, a Marine Corps veteran from the ...

2000 Turkey campaign advances as Thanksgiving approaches

With just three weeks until Thanksgiving, 2000 Turkeys is closing in on its goal of making certain all families in Washington County can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. For more than 40 years, 2000 Turkeys has helped to bridge the gap for those in need at Thanksgiving. Working in partnership with ...

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Steelers hoping Pittman Jr.’s return will be soon

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers, like a lot of playoff contenders, could use some help at wide receiver. The difference between Pittsburgh and many of the teams they're competing against in a loaded AFC, however, is that help will soon be on the way without having to shop for ...

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Stated goals: Local teams aiming to make a run in the PIAA playoffs

After the Bentworth boys soccer team finished off their WPIAL four-peat Saturday, many of the players took pictures with the trophy with the Pittsburgh city skyline in the background. Those skyscrapers serve as the backdrop for F.N.B. Stadium and a scenic setting for photos. In fact, it’s ...

College notebook: Moessner gets All-PSAC nod in freshman season

Ryan Moessner had an incredible career as a soccer player at Bentworth High School, leading the Bearcats to multiple WPIAL championships and a state title last fall. He was named the Observer-Reporter’s Boys Soccer MVP in 2025. Moessner continued that success into his first season on the ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: The time to get AI right is now

As recently as early summer, artificial intelligence, or AI, was far from the center of public concern or worry. Now, it's at center stage, though to many it remains a mystery. During a recent class reunion, a friend confided that AI was a head-scratcher. "I don't know anything about it," he ...

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Community calendar

Historical society presentation Jefferson College Historical Society will welcome Paul Ambrose, a model train enthusiast, who will present on Nov. 9. The presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Canonsburg Senior Center, 30 E. Pike St. Coin club meeting The South Hills Coin Club will meet ...

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