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Peters Township considers changes to EMS service

At its next meeting, Peters Township council will likely decide what the future of ambulance services in the township will look like. Council held a special meeting on Monday where they voted to table a decision on whether to absorb the local EMS service or contract with an outside provider. ...

State police arrest several in connection to North Franklin bar fight

State police arrested nearly a dozen men Tuesday in connection to a fight involving gunfire at a bar in North Franklin Township earlier this year. Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh issued a press release announcing the arrest of 10 individuals. However, the release provided very ...

Washington Area Senior Center offers socialization, activities for older adults

Editor’s note: This article is a part of Helping the Helpers, our annual series to raise awareness for nonprofits throughout the area. About one-fifth of the people in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties are 65 or older, so ensuring there are opportunities to stay social and active is ...

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Sports

Kirby first to re-sign with Wild Things

The Wild Things have started building their roster for the 2026 Frontier League season. The first player announced to have signed a contract is veteran starting pitcher Zach Kirby. It will be the fourth season in Washington for Kirby, a 25-year-old righthander from Upland, Calif. Kirby ...

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High school basketball: J-M wins opener, deals Avella first loss

Observer-Reporter Jeremiah Robertson and John Woodward combined for 25 points as Jefferson-Morgan won its season opener Thursday night, edging Avella 43-37 on the Rockets’ home court. The loss was the first of the season for Avella (2-1). Robertson led J-M with 14 points and Woodward ...

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Pirates send Oviedo to Red Sox in 5-player trade

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night as part of a five-player trade. Boston also got left-hander Tyler Samaniego and minor league catcher Adonys Guzman from Pittsburgh in exchange for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia ...

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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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