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Vehicle hits South Connellsville barbershop

A South Connellsville barbershop will be closed for the near future after a vehicle crashed into the front of the building early Thursday morning. There were no injuries in the crash on the 1600 block of Pittsburgh Street, which was reported at 4:06 a.m., according to Fayette County 911 ...

‘It’s so joyful’

For the second straight year, volunteers gathered at the LeMoyne Community Center on a December day with a mission – to build bicycles for children in need. More than 100 people from 11 companies gave their time in a festive atmosphere that featured Christmas carols as background music for ...

Washington Co. commissioners pass 2026 budget with no tax increase

The Washington County commissioners unanimously passed their 2026 budget with no tax increase, although there are disagreements about new positions being created to form a county-run drug and alcohol services program. During Thursday’s voting meeting, the commissioners approved the nearly ...

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A wish list for your outdoorsman

ByDave bates Contributing writer Let’s be honest from the get go. This is nothing more than a personal shopping list of items I’d choose to receive for Christmas if I were to go shopping for myself. That being said, if anyone can get a copy of this into my wife’s hands before Christmas ...

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Reports: Penn State in talks with Iowa State’s Campbell

By Travis Johnson Associated Press Penn State is in talks to name Iowa State's Matt Campbell as its next head football coach, according to reports. Multiple outlets, including The Athletic and ESPN, citing anonymous sources, reported talks between Campbell and the Nittany Lions were ...

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High school basketball: Wash High boys outlast Waynesburg

Tristan Reed led three Washington players in double figures with 17 points and the Prexies outlasted host Waynesburg 56-53 in overtime Friday night. Wash High (2-2) trailed 27-25 at halftime and 43-41 after three quarters but outscored Waynesburg 6-4 in the fourth to force the extra session. ...

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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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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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