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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. ...

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 ...

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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O-R Athlete of the Week: Sutton Williamson, Trinity

Name: Sutton Williamson Grade: Junior School: Trinity Sport: Basketball Williamson’s week: To say Williamson had been eager for basketball season to get here would be accurate. “I had been waiting for the first game since the first day of school,” Williamson said. She played ...

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Despite Steelers’ slide, title is within reach

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers doesn't see the need to dip into his greatest hits to put things in perspective for the slumping Pittsburgh Steelers. The quarterback who famously told everyone in Green Bay — his teammates included — to "R-E-L-A-X" after a ...

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High school basketball: Canon-McMillan battles back, wins at South Fayette

Observer-Reporter Roman Koenemund poured in a game-high 19 points, sparking Canon-McMillan to a 49-43 road win over South Fayette in a nonsection game Wednesday night. The Bigs (2-1) won with a second-half comeback after falling behind 24-16 at halftime. The Big Macs outscored the Lions ...

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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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