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Peters Township council considers changes to recreational scheduling policy

By Jon Andreassi

At their next meeting, Peters Township council will consider a resolution to change the policy for scheduling recreational activities at the municipality’s facilities on Sunday mornings. Currently, Peters does not allow activities at its fields before noon on Sundays. Earlier this month the township’s parks and recreation board voted to recommend that council eliminate that policy due to increased participation in youth sports. “This has been in place the entire time that I’ve been here,” said Township Manager Paul Lauer. “It has been reconsidered a couple times. Council did not want to interfere with families who desire to attend church services on Sunday as a ...

GoFundMe raises $50K for Claysville teacher after accident

Josh Hartman was not sure if it was his wife on the ground after a utility pole fell following their son’s soccer game last week. “As I took a couple more steps, I realized it was her,” Hartman said. Dezzarea Hartman, a kindergarten teacher at Claysville Elementary School in McGuffey ...

Trinity senior develops Bradford House video for Eagle Scout project

Calvin White’s Eagle Scout project didn’t entail the usual physical work associated with the undertaking. The Trinity High School senior developed a promotional video of the David Bradford House Museum, located at 175 S. Main St. in Washington. “This is new,” White said. “It’s ...

Work on former Washington Crown Center redevelopment underway

While Washington Crown Center is in the midst of transforming into Franklin Crossroads Park, some tenants are preparing for a new look while others are in the process of moving out. On Thursday, David L. Chipps was packing up Chipper’s Trains & Collectibles as he readies a move to a ...

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Peterson finally gets spot in state wrestling Hall of Fame

By John Sacco For The Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com Lester Peterson, Canon-McMillan High School’s first PIAA wrestling champion, was inducted Sunday into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Peterson, a three-time WPIAL champion, won his state ...

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Bentworth beats Waynesburg for 3rd time to reach WPIAL finals

By Jerin Steele Staff writer jsteele@observer-reporter.com McMURRAY – They’re going to be doing the Bearcat twice at Highmark Stadium this week. Bella Moyer scored with the 37th minute and No. 2 Bentworth secured a 1-0 win over section rival and 11th-seeded Waynesburg in the WPIAL Class ...

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Blue Jays strike back, even World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, Shane Bieber pitched four-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 on Tuesday ...

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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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The monthly meeting of Mon Valley Paws will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Italian Club, 112 7th St., Monessen for members and the general public. For more information call 724-493-8305. Mon Valley Paws will sponsor Dine and Donate on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at ...

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