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Fire damages Independence Township home

Multiple fire departments were called Monday night to battle a blaze that heavily damaged a house in Independence Township. Avella volunteer firefighters were dispatched to the house on Fallen Timber Road shortly after 8 p.m., and they were assisted at the scene by departments from West ...

Washington County Salvation Army stands ready to serve

Editor’s note: Today, we kick off a series of stories to highlight the nonprofits in our area. From now until New Year’s Eve, we will profile nonprofits in the region that focus on human services, community betterment and the arts, and include ways to help them continue to help others. ...

Brownsville Area school bus carrying students crashes in Redstone Township

A Brownsville Area school bus carrying 18 students crashed Tuesday morning in Redstone Township, although the district reported all of the children were “safe.” The crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. on Rowes Run Road in the township, with the bus ending up in a ditch along the side of ...

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Strong 3rd period pushes Penguins past Sabres

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust and Kevin Hayes scored in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Hayes tapped in Erik Karlsson's pass from the top of the crease with 7:26 remaining to give Pittsburgh a 3-1 ...

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California winning, thriving under Dunn

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com The magic of Gary Dunn is in his sincerity and commitment to PennWest California University and the Vulcans’ football program. Dunn’s reach is long. He connects with his administration, his staff and his ...

Flying high: PT linebacker Spratt looks to build off big WPIAL final

What’s more impressive, an 18-year-old with a pilot’s license or making 22 tackles in the WPIAL championship game? It doesn’t matter to Peters Township linebacker James Spratt what you choose, because he has accomplished both. On the football field, Spratt had a huge night last ...

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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

Jefferson United Methodist Church is holding a soup sale on Friday, Dec. 5. Soups available are vegetable, ham and bean, potato or wedding, and the cost is $10/quart. The soups must be ordered in advance before Wednesday, Dec. 3 by calling 724-883-2161. They can be picked up between noon and 1 ...

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