close

EDITOR'S
PICK

Search continues for missing man in Monongahela

Crews continued searching along the water in Monongahela Sunday for a man who has been missing since last week. Numerous local agencies were helping in the search for Shelby Rhodes. Boats equipped with side-scan sonar will be sweeping the Monongahela River, the Donora Fire Company said in a ...

Donora appoints acting police chief

Donora appointed a borough police officer as acting police chief. At Thursday's meeting, council unanimously named Patrolman Mark Shemansky to the position for a 90-day trial. If he is deemed a good fit, council will vote to make it a permanent position, according to Michael Thornton, borough administrator. Former police Chief Neal Rands retired in December after 35 years with the Donora Police Department. Rands is now a member of council. Council also unanimously approved the reopened 2026 budget. The budget was reopened as a council with four new members wanted a chance to review and consider making changes to the spending plan, including creating a street commissioner position, ...

Bartolotta to host hearing on food allergies

Efforts to protect children from developing lifelong food allergies will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Police Committee public hearing at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Arc of Washington County, 111 W. Pike St., Canonsburg. Sen. Camera Bartolotta invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall, to learn more about the impacts of allergies on families and the latest guidance to prevent them. Bartolotta has introduced legislation requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for dietary supplements proven to prevent more than 80% of peanut and egg allergies. Panelists will include medical professionals and local patient advocates. The hearing will be streamed live on the ...

Observer-Reporter Daily News Update

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

Sports

Waynesburg’s Orbin named Outstanding Wrestler at PAC Championships

HIRAM, Ohio – Waynesburg University junior Jeesie Orbin continued his dominant season by winning his second consecutive 174-pound title and being named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship held Saturday at Hiram College. Orbin, a Chartiers-Houston ...

article image - basketball

Jefferson-Morgan gets first playoff win in 26 years

JEFFERSON – Jeremiah Robertson moved into the Jefferson-Morgan School District from Coatesville two years ago, but he quickly learned about the history of the Rockets’ boys basketball team. It had been 26 years without a playoff win entering Monday night, but Robertson helped make sure ...

article image -

McGuffey has 4 champions at Class 2A sectional

BURGETTSTOWN – District semifinalist McGuffey had four champions Saturday at the Class 2A South Section wrestling tournament held at Burgettstown High School. Nine McGuffey wrestlers advanced to the WPIAL Championships that will be held at Chartiers Valley High School beginning Friday. ...

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

article image - cold

Stopping cold spots: Tips to improve home comfort

Cold spots are a common challenge for homeowners, especially during the winter months. They not only reduce overall comfort but can also drive up energy costs. These problem areas often appear in rooms over garages, spaces farthest from the HVAC unit, finished basements, and home ...

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