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Garden club meeting The Martha Washington Garden Club will meet on June 16 at noon at Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington. The speaker will be member Vina McLeod Rudolph on the topic of flower show table artistry. Please note that at 10 a.m., there will be a pre-meeting workshop on flower show table artistry, functional table for one and al fresco dining led by Sue Liusi and Vina McLeod Rudolph. To reserve a seat, please contact washpa.wordpress.com/contact. Yard sale Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, will host a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19 and 20. Those who bring their own table and set up outside will be charged ...

Utility assistance resource fair to be held in Canonsburg

Pennsylvania American Water is hosting a Utility Assistance and Resource Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Canonsburg Senior Center at 30 E. Pike St. in the borough. The event is designed to support local customers by providing a one-stop opportunity to learn about and enroll in programs that can help reduce utility bills. More than 12,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers in Washington County may be eligible for monthly bill discounts, annual grants and assistance with past-due balances. Customers will have the opportunity to meet directly with community organizations, utilities and local leaders to ask questions and enroll in available programs. Attendees are encouraged to ...

'I've done a lot of things in my life'

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in a daily monthlong series about the people who live in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties, in recognition of America's 250th anniversary. Mike Milvet might know Cross County Park Lake better than any living person. “I hunted and fished all my life. ...

Washington hospital workers express concern over UPMC cuts

A representative for unionized employees at UPMC Washington said job cuts announced this week by the health system break a promise to invest in the community that was made when UPMC took over the hospital two years ago. UPMC announced Tuesday that it was laying off 200 employees and ...

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Sports

Wild Things keep on rolling, rout New Jersey

When you’re on the kind of roll the Wild Things are enjoying, not even an usually light week of work can slow your momentum. That much was apparent Saturday night as Washington dismantled New Jersey 13-1 at EQT Park. Just how good have things been for the Wild Things? Let us count the ...

Czech’s grand slam beats storm, Jackals

The sky above EQT Park was darkening rapidly late Sunday afternoon. The wind was picking up in intensity and fans were either popping open umbrellas or heading for the exits. A storm was brewing and both the Wild Things and New Jersey Jackals were playing with a sense of urgency in the bottom ...

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Hamlin dominates Pocono for third straight win

LONG POND, Pa. – With every Denny Hamlin victory, speculation about his future grows and talks of retirement are questioned. He signed a two-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing that runs through 2027 and he insists it will be his last season. At 45, he's the oldest full-time Cup Series ...

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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 ...

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DeZomba Community Fund offers grants to church, outreach groups

The Canonsburg community is invited to apply for the DeZomba Community Fund, a special opportunity made possible by the generosity of Frank DeZomba. Known as “Bud” to his friends, DeZomba was a longtime resident of McDonald, and a dedicated member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church. ...

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