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Washington coroner seeks information

The Washington County coroner's office is seeking information on Rudy Kelley, who was born August 4, 1945, and died April 30 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was from the Connellsville area of Fayette County. If you have information, call the coroner's office at 724-228-6785.

Rices Landing homicide suspect wants death penalty off the table

Defense attorneys for the Greene County woman accused of killing a man whose badly charred body was found in a burned-out vehicle in East Finley Township five years ago are trying to get the death penalty taken off the table before she heads to trial. Pittsburgh-based attorneys Wendy Williams ...

Golden Triangle Decorative Painters to meet Sunday

The next meeting of the Golden Triangle Decorative Painters will be on Sunday at the Finleyville I.O.O.F. Hall, 3684 Finleyville-Elrama Road, Finleyville. The chapter is sponsoring watercolor artist David Bailey for two classes on May 16 and 17. Projects to be taught can be viewed online at gtdp.org. A fall retreat is planned for October 22–25 at the Crestfield Camp and Conference Center in Slippery Rock. The theme for this year's retreat is "GTDP's County Fair." For more information, contact Laura at 724-859-8206.

Garden Club to host sale in Washington Saturday

The Martha Washington Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lemoyne House Gardens, 49 East Maiden St., Washington. There will be annuals, perennials, herbs and some garden utensils available for purchase. Look for the banner on the garden fence. 

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Hays was a founding father of Pony League

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the third in a series about the 75th anniversary of PONY Baseball and Softball, Inc. Lew Hays was not the biggest baseball fan, but he was a champion of kids. His belief in keeping them busy was a home run for Washington, and eventually, the world. “He has to be ...

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Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a habit

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes slowly sauntered back to the Pittsburgh Pirates dugout at the end of the top of the eighth inning on Tuesday night, his loping and deliberate strides giving the PNC Park crowd plenty of time to rise for the kind of standing ovation that's becoming commonplace at the ...

Wild Things sweep doubleheader to end road trip

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Anthony Brocato hit two of Washington’s five home runs and the Wild Things held off a late comeback by Evansville to beat the Otters 7-6 in the first game of a Frontier League doubleheader Wednesday night at Bosse Field. Washington hit two more home runs and completed a ...

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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 ...

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West Greene Lions Club names outstanding students

The West Greene Lions Club recognized three students for being selected as Outstanding Students of the Class of 2026. The students and their families received a meal in their honor. The students were also awarded a certificate and a $50 Amazon gift card. By attending the meeting and giving a ...

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