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Three killed in Henry Clay Township crash

State police are continuing to investigate a multi-vehicle crash in Henry Clay Township that killed three people and injured five others. The crash occurred on Route 40 near Dark Hollow Road around 5:30 p.m. Monday. Police said a tractor-trailer had been traveling eastbound on Route 40 ...

World War II vet celebrating 103rd birthday honored

World War II Coast Guard veteran George Herwig, who recently celebrated his 103rd birthday, was honored during the Washington County commissioners meeting Thursday afternoon. Herwig, of Washington, was presented with certificates of recognition from Commissioner Electra Janis and state Sen. ...

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Ohio State, Indiana stay 1-2 in CFP rankings

By Eddie Pells AP National Writer Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week Tuesday night, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted. Alabama and Georgia rounded ...

College notebook: Hondru having big senior year for Miami (Ohio)

Miami (Ohio) redshirt senior Corban Hondru has been one of the most productive linebackers in college football this season and the former Peters Township standout had a career game last week against Ohio. The Observer-Reporter’s Football Player of the Year in 2020, Hondru made a career-high ...

Small college basketball: Yellow Jackets win close one, move to 3-0

Scott Bilovus and Aidan Blake combined for 37 points as Waynesburg pulled out a 72-68 victory over Penn State New Kensington in a men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse. Bilovus scored a team-high 20 points and Blake followed with 17 as Waynesburg improved its record ...

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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

Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 250 Buffalo Road South, Washington, is holding a free Thanksgiving community luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome. East Beth Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Thanksgiving Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. ...

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