close

EDITOR'S
PICK

An ‘exorcising of demons’

Many people think writing a book is driven by lightning bolts of inspiration that propel an author forward. Katherine Mansfield isn’t one of them. “There are definitely points when something comes out of the ether and rests on your brain … but I think true creativity is just ...

West Finley woman’s 80th birthday becomes charity endeavor

Priscella Layne didn’t want any gifts for her 80th birthday, figuring she has everything she needs. Instead, the West Finley woman’s celebration of eight decades of life became a charity endeavor. Layne turned 80 Tuesday, but a party in her honor was held Dec. 13 at the Pennsylvania ...

Observer-Reporter Daily News Update

This daily email features the latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley.

Sports

Cal men earn pair of weekend road victories

Observer-Reporter One was more straight forward and the other was very dramatic, but the California men’s basketball team left Central Pennsylvania with a pair of victories this weekend. The Vulcans beat Mansfield 93-70 Sunday one day after Antonie Arnett made a game-winning jumper with ...

article image - Gutierrez

Canon-McMillan boys progressing under new coach Gutierrez

Glenn Gutierrez knows it’s going to take time, but he’s already seeing some progress with the Canon-McMillan boys basketball team in his first season at the helm. Considering his long college coaching career Gutierrez, including a tenure as the head coach at Washington & Jefferson, ...

Steelers

Pirates

Penguins

Opinion

default image placeholder

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 ...

Living

An ‘exorcising of demons’

Many people think writing a book is driven by lightning bolts of inspiration that propel an author forward. Katherine Mansfield isn’t one of them. “There are definitely points when something comes out of the ether and rests on your brain … but I think true creativity is just ...

NEWSLETTER

Join thousands already receiving our daily newsletter.

Contact Information

www.observer-reporter.com

  • 122 South Main Street
  • Washington, PA 15301
  • Phone: 724-222-2200