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First Lutheran Church prepares for 100th anniversary

First Lutheran Church in Washington is gearing up for its 100th anniversary in 2025. The church at 92 W. Walnut St. will be celebrating its centennial next June and has a variety of events in the works to mark the milestone. “We’ve been collecting different items from the different ...

Special counsel for DA asks for delay in responding to Supreme Court petition

The special counsel for Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh has asked for a delay in submitting a response to a Philadelphia group’s petition asking the state Supreme Court to restrict his ability to pursue the death penalty against defendants facing homicide charges. Lancaster ...

Coughlin’s Law eyes Peters Township for new location

A Pittsburgh restaurant is preparing to open a new location in Peters Township. Representatives of Coughlin’s Law Kitchen & Ale House will appear for a public hearing on a liquor license transfer at council’s Aug. 25 meeting. Coughlin’s Law, a gastropub serving American food such ...

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Garcia thriving in Wild Things’ bullpen

Wild Things relief pitcher Hector Garcia had a fleeting first-hand glimpse of what it’s like playing for a major league team’s minor league affiliate. That look didn’t last long – all of two games plus an entire year of throwing live batting practice – but Garcia knows he wants to get ...

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Steelers will rest veterans in preseason opener in Jacksonville

Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. — Aaron Rodgers' debut in Pittsburgh will have to wait. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team's new quarterback and most of its other high-profile starters won't play when the club opens the preseason in Jacksonville on Saturday. T.J. Watt, Cam ...

Pony League World Series begins with 2 games

Observer-Reporter It has been a staple on the Washington County sports calendar since 1952, and the 2025 edition of the Pony League World Series gets underway today at Lew Hays Pony League Field located in Washington Park. The festivities begin with a skills competition – home run derby ...

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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 ...

Living

Why summer heat can trigger migraines

Rising temperatures can mean rising pain for many people, as summer heat can often trigger the onset of migraine headaches. As temperatures climb, so do migraine episodes, with heat, humidity and dehydration being some of the most common reasons for the start of a migraine during the summer ...

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