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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 ...

Judge selects new member for Cal Area School Board

A judge has selected a new member to fill out the California Area School Board. Following a hearing Monday at the Washington County Courthouse, Judge Brandon Neuman selected Kim Leasure to serve on the board to fill the vacancy created by Diane Zielensky when she resigned Sept. 17. The school ...

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 ...

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Steelers hold on to beat Ravens, take AFC North lead

By Noah Trister Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — For a while now, Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have walked the fine line between success and recriminations. They remained on the right side of it Sunday, thanks to Aaron Rodgers and a couple of late replays. Rodgers threw for ...

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Local wrestlers go winless at Char-Houston Tournament

By Joe Tuscano Contributing writer HOUSTON – It used to be that participating in the Chartiers-Houston Wrestling Tournament was a good way to get a nice looking trophy for the case at school. Not anymore. This tournament has grown in number of teams and strength of ...

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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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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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Community briefs

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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