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Commissioners expected to hold vote on changes to LSA review committee

The Washington County commissioners will likely vote next month on the revamped Local Share Account review committee after changes were made in August without the public’s knowledge. County solicitor Gary Sweat said he will advise the commissioners to formally vote on the matter during their ...

Fayette, Greene commissioners to lead Southwestern Pa. Commission

For the next two years, two county commissioners from the area will lead a regional commission for transportation and economic development. Members of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission elected Fayette County Commissioner Vince Vicites as chairman and Greene County Commissioner Betsy ...

Thousands served yearly by Community Circle Food Pantry

Community Circle Food Pantry has served residents of Washington County for more than 40 years, and director Melanie Wolfe said the need continues to grow. “We know more than 24,000 people in Washington County face food insecurity - that’s one in nine people. One in seven children may not ...

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Lowe thinks Pirates can make a ‘deep push’ in 2026

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — A small-market team in a division dotted with big-market clubs. A pitching staff bursting with potential. A manager with a modest resume as a player but an innate feel for the vibes within a clubhouse. Yeah, Brandon Lowe has been here ...

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ECHL players on verge of strike as CBA talks reach an impasse

By Stephen Whyno AP Hockey Writer Members of the Professional Hockey Players' Association are on the verge of staging a strike in the ECHL if the union and the league cannot come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. The PHPA announced Monday that its ECHL membership ...

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High school basketball roundup: Waynesburg rallies to edge Charleroi

Waynesburg overcame a double-digit deficit and rallied for a 68-65 home-court win over Charleroi in a Class 3A Section 4 boys basketball game on Monday night. Waynesburg (2-0, 4-4) trailed 27-14 at the end of the first quarter. However, the Raiders turned the game around by holding Charleroi ...

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Opinion

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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

An ‘exorcising of demons’

Many people think writing a book is driven by lightning bolts of inspiration that propel an author forward. Katherine Mansfield isn’t one of them. “There are definitely points when something comes out of the ether and rests on your brain … but I think true creativity is just ...

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