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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 ...

Federal lawsuit dismissed against Washington Co. judge

A federal lawsuit filed by a former Washington County Courthouse employee against then-President Judge John DiSalle claiming she was fired from her job over her whistleblower complaints has been dismissed, although it remains active against the county. Elizabeth Sullivan, who worked in various ...

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Canon-Mac tops Connellsville in early showdown

CONNELLSVILLE — In an early season showdown between two of the most storied wrestling programs in the WPIAL and state, Canon-McMillan spoiled Connellsville’s Alumni Night celebration with a 39-16 victory on Thursday at Connellsville Area High School. The Big Macs, who dropped their opener ...

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Wash High gets Anderson his first win as coach

The third time was the charm for Wash High coach Travis Anderson. After losing twice on the opening weekend at the Armstrong tournament, the Prexies got Anderson his first win as a high school basketball coach in his debut at Wash High’s historic gymnasium. It was a grind-it-out type ...

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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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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