King Coal Association celebrates area’s mining history
Greene County residents won’t see a property tax increase in 2026. The commissioners approved a $20 million general fund budget, up 1.1% from last year, at their meeting last Thursday. Overall spending for the county is targeted at $37.1 million, down about 0.5% from 2025. That $188,000 decline is less than half the drop in Act 13 fundås, disbursed annually to cover the impacts of drilling for unconventional gas wells. Those funds fell more than $411,000, to under $3.5 million. Jared Edgreen, chairman of the commissioners, said the board is taking a fiscally conservative approach, making no major changes from the previous year. He and Finance Director Jeremy Kelly described ...
The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, have been making the rounds in the region, entertaining fans of the beloved holiday classic. Underneath all of the green fur are Jason Dunkle of Washington and his Italian greyhound, Greyson. “We’ve been doing the Grinch since 2023,” Dunkle said. ...
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 ...
Greene County is reconfiguring its elections office after the recent resignation of the seventh elections director to hold the post since 2020. Earlier this month, the Greene County commissioners accepted the resignation of Kierra Cannon as elections director retroactive to Nov. 4, Election ...
Observer-Reporter The WPIAL Class 5A champion Peters Township football team was well represented on the All-State team released Tuesday. Four Indians – James Spratt, Nolan DiLucia, Lucas Shanafelt and Reston Lehman – made the list. Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg and Bentworth’s Ben Hays ...
By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a ...
By John Sacco Contributing Writer Waynesburg University was looking for an ace recruiter with a track record of success and a name known across the region as its next football coach. The Yellow Jackets found that guy. Larry Wilson, most recently the offensive coordinator for Clarion and ...
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 ...
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 ...
