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Commissioners consider forming opioid settlement fund committee

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 ...

Waynesburg Christmas Parade set for Saturday

Waynesburg will be alive with the sights and sounds of the holiday season on Saturday when the 87th annual Downtown Waynesburg Christmas Parade is presented by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. The parade, held annually on the first Saturday in December, begins at 2 p.m. on High Street. ...

Tourism Promotion Agency announces grants

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 ...

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Small college basketball: Presidents start PAC play with victory

Observer-Reporter Matthew Carte scored 21 points, Quinton Burlenski and Cameron Rowell each added 15 and Washington & Jefferson opened Presidents Athletic Conference play with an 86-71 win over visiting Chatham on Wednesday. W&J (1-0, 6-2) led 37-28 at halftime and held off Chatham ...

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Big 2nd half carries WVU past Coppin State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Honor Huff and Chance Moore each scored 17 points to lead West Virginia's 91-49 rout of Coppin State on Wednesday night. Huff hit three 3-pointers in a 4-minute stretch late in the first half, giving the Mountaineers a 40-26 lead. The Eagles scored the last six ...

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Wrestling: Jefferson-Morgan gets rare win over Waynesburg

Observer-Reporter Though they are neighboring schools with rich wrestling traditions, Waynesburg and Jefferson-Morgan have not met on the mats very often in recent years. But it is safe to say that it had been a while since J-M last beat the Raiders before Wednesday night. Jefferson-Morgan ...

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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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