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No tax increase in Washington budget

Washington council is prepared to adopt a final budget that will keep taxes steady for city residents. A motion to approve the 2026 spending plan is on the agenda when council meets Thursday. Council will be voting on a $15.3 million budget that keeps millage at 5.53 mills for buildings. ...

Waynesburg Rotary raises funds for scholarships, community programs

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 ...

Commissioners consider forming opioid settlement fund committee

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 ...

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High school basketball: Canon-McMillan battles back, wins at South Fayette

Observer-Reporter Roman Koenemund poured in a game-high 19 points, sparking Canon-McMillan to a 49-43 road win over South Fayette in a nonsection game Wednesday night. The Bigs (2-1) won with a second-half comeback after falling behind 24-16 at halftime. The Big Macs outscored the Lions ...

Greenwood is finalist for Hall of Fame class

By Josh Dubow AP Pro Football Writer Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, two of the key pillars in the New England Patriots' dynasty, and former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end L.C. Greenwood were picked as finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Belichick was picked as the ...

O-R Athlete of the Week: Sutton Williamson, Trinity

Name: Sutton Williamson Grade: Junior School: Trinity Sport: Basketball Williamson’s week: To say Williamson had been eager for basketball season to get here would be accurate. “I had been waiting for the first game since the first day of school,” Williamson said. She played ...

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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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