Peters Township asks Supreme Court to resolve stalemate over autopsy records
Washington County students are being invited to submit entries for this year’s Law Day contests. The contests are sponsored by the Washington County Bar Association, the Washington County Bar Foundation, and the Observer-Reporter. The competitions are open to students from second through 12th grade. The entry deadline is May 15 at 4 p.m. This year’s billboard contest has been expanded to additional grades. Students in grades six through 12 are being invited to submit entries, with a top prize of $200 and the opportunity to have the submission displayed on an area highway billboard. The bookmark contest for students in second grade through fifth grade has prizes ranging from $15 ...
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Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) will hold its annual Student Showcase from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the PennWest California Convocation Center. The showcase celebrates the creativity, technical skill and academic excellence of students from 25 school districts in Fayette, Greene and Washington counties. It’s a live gallery of modern education that moves beyond the classroom to highlight the hands-on projects in which these students are taking part. Specific displays change every year, but past showcases have featured everything from high-tech robotics and drone flight demonstrations to student-produced podcasts and intricate woodworking. In addition to these displays, attendees can ...
When Jimmy Rasel was a baby, doctors told his parents he probably wouldn’t live past 10 years old. On March 15, Jimmy – described by family members as one of the most joyful, sincere and kind people anyone could meet – died at age 79. He was close to being the oldest person in the ...
By Justin Jackson For the Observer-Reporter MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - If there were any nerves about hosting the NCAA tournament for the first time in 34 years, the 11th-ranked WVU women’s basketball team forgot to show it Saturday. Instead, the fourth-seeded Mountaineers played more the role ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell scored in a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Saturday. Pittsburgh, which is jockeying for playoff positioning, earned an extra point in the shootout for the second time this season. The Penguins have points ...
HERSHEY – In its two-year run of dominance, the South Fayette girls basketball team has seen many different tactics deployed against it defensively. The Lions may have been a bit surprised to see Archbishop Wood sag off defensively and try to slow the game down, but they adjusted. And ...
Periodically, a news story comes across my iPad that I just can’t stop thinking about. This story started like this: “On February 21 police officers were dispatched to a bar.” That opening line drew me in almost as fast as “A Florida man ..." “The caller was the bartender,” and ...
Easter celebrations don't need to be elaborate to feel special. A few thoughtful touches - from elegant decor to sweet seasonal treats - can instantly elevate baskets, brunch tables and spring gatherings. Darling Decor Few things capture the spirit of spring like a welcoming table. Creating ...
