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WCCF accepting grant applications

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is accepting applications for capacity-building grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,00 to help local nonprofits grow stronger, smarter, and more sustainable. The WCCF defines “capacity-building” as any activity that increases the nonprofit’s operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity. Backed by 30 years of grant-making experience, the foundation’s initiative is designed to help organizations build solid infrastructure, sharpen strategy, and increase long-term impact across Washington County. In 2025, more than 25 local nonprofits leveraged capacity-building grants to streamline operations, expand programs, ...

Smithfield town hall details transmission line proposal

A standing-room-only crowd of more than 160 people packed a town hall in Smithfield Thursday on a proposed energy transmission line that would run through portions of Fayette and Greene counties. NextEra expects to file its applications for the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link with the ...

Iranian state media say country's supreme leader is dead

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Iranian state media reported early Sunday. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency reported the 86-year-old's death, without elaborating on a cause. U.S. President Donald Trump ...

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Penguins blank Vegas to continue hot stretch

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0 on Sunday. Rickard Rakell and Egor Chinakhov also scored as Pittsburgh improved to 10-1-3 in its last 14 games. The Penguins lost in a ...

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W&J Men and Women win PAC tournament titles

It’ll be a double dose of Washington & Jefferson basketball in the NCAA Division III tournament. The W&J men and women both won PAC tournament titles Saturday to clinch their spots in the D-III tournament. The women defeated Saint Vincent, 64-43, to earn their second consecutive PAC ...

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Reddick makes history with 3rd straight win to begin NASCAR season

AUSTIN, Texas — Tyler Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season with a victory Sunday at the Circuit of Americas. Driving a Toyota co-owned by Michael Jordan, Reddick won the season-opening Daytona 500 and a week later at Atlanta, ...

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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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A free community dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 at California United Methodist Church, 227 Third Street, California. The menu includes roast turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. Guests can bring a side dish or dessert to share, but it is not required. Contact the church ...

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