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Traded and Labor Building designated as historical landmark

The Trades and Labor Building in Washington has been designated as a Washington County Historical Landmark and a public dedication was held Saturday to celebrate that honor. “This building is a testament to the rich labor history of Washington County,” said Donna Patrina, president of ...

Large crowd attends LeMoyne Center food distribution

Typically, the second Saturday of the month is busy at the LeMoyne Community Center but this past Saturday drew even a bigger crowd for its monthly food distribution. People started lining up as early as 6:30 a.m. for fresh produce, canned goods, non-perishables and dairy products, as ...

Freelance journalist files lawsuit in death of Moshannon inmate

A freelance journalist who has been researching the deaths of inmates in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has filed a federal lawsuit in Johnstown seeking the release of information concerning an inmate who died in December 2023 when housed in the Moshannon Valley Processing ...

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AP sources: Giants (2-8) fire Daboll as coach

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants fired coach Brian Daboll on Monday, according to two people with knowledge of the situation, moving on from him midway through his fourth season after they dropped to 2-8 with a loss at Chicago. The people spoke to the Associated Press on condition of ...

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Rodgers’ struggles continue to mount in Steelers’ loss

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers began on a high note with four wins in five games to start the season. Since then, however, the 41-year-old quarterback's performance has gotten progressively worse and worse as the Steelers have lost three of ...

Waynesburg works overtime to beat St. John Fisher

Waynesburg erased a 16-point deficit and defeated St. John Fisher 75-73 in overtime to win the championship game of the season-opening Hawks Against Hunger tournament in Hamburg, N.Y., on Saturday night. Waynesburg is off to its first 2-0 start since the 2013-14 season. The Yellow Jackets ...

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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

Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 250 Buffalo Road South, Washington, is holding a free Thanksgiving community luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome. East Beth Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Thanksgiving Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. ...

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