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Members of Washington County’s Daughters of the American Revolution believe in remembering the past by looking to the present. The nonprofit organization, a branch of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is made up of women whose ancestors were patriots in the ...
More than 250 people braved bitterly cold temperatures Thursday morning to ring in the New Year with a frigid splash into the Youghiogheny River for the 22nd annual Polar Bear Jump in Connellsville. The air temperature hovered around 17 degrees when the participants – many wearing patriotic ...
The last day of 2025 will bring accumulating snowfall to portions of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and New Year’s revelers will ring in 2026 with snow and cold temperatures. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory for much of the area from 1 p.m. ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jestin Porter scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half and Clemson beat Pittsburgh 73-68 for its fifth straight win on Saturday and 14th consecutive victory over the Panthers. The Tigers (12-3, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) lead the series 14-3 and haven't lost to ...
By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com ROGERSVILLE – There is nothing better than rallying at the Tri-Cada Wrestling Tournament after a long weekend competing in the Powerade Christmas Tournament. Take Collier Hartman as an example. The Canon-McMillan ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter Walking into a gun show, especially the ones at the Washington County Fairgrounds complex, can be a bit overwhelming. For the unbaptized, the moniker “gun show” might not accurately sum up all that lies within. Sure there are guns … lots and lots ...
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 ...
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 ...
