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The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold Mornings in Mingo on Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. in the Mingo Creek Park office. Participants will paint welcome mats using stencils. Materials will be provided, and a breakfast of pancakes and sausage will be served as part of the $5 cost. Pre-registration is required and can be made under the services tab of www.washingtoncopa.gov/parks-and-recreation or by calling the parks and recreation office at 724-228-6867. California United Methodist Church will hold a free dinner for the community on Wednesday, April 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the social hall, 227 Third St., California. Entrees are chicken and halupki, with side ...

IU1 to host Student Showcase at PennWest California

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 ...

Carmichaels school officials push back against ‘false’ GOP attack mailer

Carmichaels Area school officials are pushing back on a misleading campaign attack mailer sent out by the Republican Party of Pennsylvania incorrectly claiming the district imposed a new tax in 2024 and then “raised our taxes through the roof” the following year. A mailer attacking ...

'How he lived each day'

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 ...

South Strabane planners recommend supervisors approve data center ordinance

An ordinance regulating data centers in South Strabane Township is now in the hands of the board of supervisors. The township planning commission voted Thursday to recommend the supervisors adopt the ordinance, with the caveat that further changes may be made based on public ...

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Hurricanes’ power play zaps Penguins

PITTSBURGH — Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Sunday. Sebastian Aho and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored on power plays for the Hurricanes, who beat the league's best penalty kill team ...

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High school softball: Robinson powers Burgettstown to win

Brooklyn Robinson went 4-for-4 and drove in four runs, powering Burgettstown to a 12-2 win over Wilmington on Sunday in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Burgettstown finished the game by scoring six runs in the sixth inning. Winning pitcher Evellyn Lehman scattered four hits and struck out eight. Kylie ...

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High school baseball: Wash High beats Canevin with big comeback

Washington scored 10 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally for a 16-11 baseball win over Bishop Canevin on Saturday. Isaac Charnak drove in five runs and was the winning pitcher in relief. Jayden Hagan tripled and drove in three runs, Caleb Patton doubled and scored four runs and ...

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A second chance for Blue Skies

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 ...

Living

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A checklist can make babyproofing a home less stressful

Babyproofing - or identifying potential hazards in your home and taking necessary measures to prevent accidents - is an essential step to help ensure the safety and well-being of your child. Start by getting down on your hands and knees to see the world from a small child's perspective. Look ...

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