Waynesburg Rotary raises funds for scholarships, community programs
The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency announced $155,300 in new tourism investments Tuesday in addition to the $454,275 in grants awarded earlier this year. The additional grants will allow for additional 2026 investments in capital projects and marketing. “The tourism industry continues to be a key contributor in Washington County’s economy,” said Jeff Kotula, president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Promotion Agency. “In fact, according to the most recent report from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, the tourism economy is responsible for $719.5 million in direct visitor spending per year and supports ...
Facing questions about how the county’s opioid settlement grants are being distributed, the Washington County commissioners are considering forming a committee to help sift through applications and make recommendations on which organizations should receive funds. During Tuesday morning’s ...
Editor's note: This article is a part of Helping the Helpers, our annual series to raise awareness for nonprofits throughout the area. Since 1936, the Rotary Club of Waynesburg has been working to enhance the lives of those who call Greene County home, with a special focus on its young ...
The first significant snowfall of the season hit Southwestern Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, closing and delaying schools and snarling morning commutes. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh reported between 2 to 4 inches of accumulation by 9:30 a.m., with 4.2 inches of snowfall in ...
DENTON, Texas (AP) — North Texas has named Neal Brown as its new head coach, to replace Eric Morris after the playoff-chasing No. 20 Mean Green complete their record-breaking season. The appointment of Brown on Tuesday came days before North Texas (11-1) plays at No. 21 Tulane (10-2) in the ...
UNIVERSITY PARK (AP) — Kayden Mingo scored six of his 21 points inside the final two minutes to help Penn State pull away and beat Campbell 87-76 on Tuesday night. Freddie Dilione V added 17 points for Penn State, which is 8-1 for the second-straight year. Josh Reed and Ivan Juric scored 16 ...
By Bill Hughes For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com Smiling with wet hair and a soaked pullover, Alex Ferrari took in his first win as the Trinity High School boys basketball head coach, a 57-38 victory over West Mifflin on Tuesday night at Hiller Hall. “It feels ...
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 ...
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 ...
