Waynesburg Rotary raises funds for scholarships, community programs
The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency announced $155,300 in new tourism investments Tuesday in addition to the $454,275 in grants awarded earlier this year. The additional grants will allow for additional 2026 investments in capital projects and marketing. “The tourism industry continues to be a key contributor in Washington County’s economy,” said Jeff Kotula, president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Promotion Agency. “In fact, according to the most recent report from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, the tourism economy is responsible for $719.5 million in direct visitor spending per year and supports ...
Facing questions about how the county’s opioid settlement grants are being distributed, the Washington County commissioners are considering forming a committee to help sift through applications and make recommendations on which organizations should receive funds. During Tuesday morning’s ...
A nonprofit that helps spay and neuter animals is holding a donation drive to provide food and toys for Washington Area Humane Society. Kids Excel with Pets is collecting money through December for its annual community outreach program. Rebecca Simpson, the group’s president, started Kids ...
The first significant snowfall of the season hit Southwestern Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, closing and delaying schools and snarling morning commutes. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh reported between 2 to 4 inches of accumulation by 9:30 a.m., with 4.2 inches of snowfall in ...
By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin isn't immune to the chorus of boos that chased the Pittsburgh Steelers to the locker room after a blowout loss to Buffalo on Sunday. If anything, the longest-tenured coach in the NFL felt the same way after watching his team get ...
By Dan Gelston AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA — Sidney Crosby says, no, of course he has not heard from Mario Lemieux recently as the current Penguins captain moves closer to taking another franchise record from his mentor. Crosby is seven shy of Lemieux for the most regular-season points ...
By Bill Hughes For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com Smiling with wet hair and a soaked pullover, Alex Ferrari took in his first win as the Trinity High School boys basketball head coach, a 57-38 victory over West Mifflin on Tuesday night at Hiller Hall. “It feels ...
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 ...
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 ...
