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Seniors to compete in America 250 history trivia contest

Local seniors will put their knowledge of history to the test during the America 250 History Trivia Contest this week. The competition at the Trinity High School Auditorium in North Franklin Township will feature seven teams representing senior centers from throughout Washington County as they compete in a spirited contest focused on the history and founding of both the United States and Washington County. The event, which will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, is designed to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, while also encouraging community engagement, lifelong learning and friendly competition among older adults. Former county commissioner Bracken Burns will serve as ...

Summertime sights and sounds

Downtown Washington was the place to be Sunday when the Summertime Concert Series kicked off at the Community Pavilion on South Main Street. Folks danced, enjoyed good food and listened to the music of Antoinette Manganas, and later in the day, were entertained by Jeff Jimerson and Airbourne. ...

Father of murder victim talks about grief, possibility of parole

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – On a February day back in 1996, Dave Neese’s eyes welled, as he regarded his newborn daughter with a whisper and awe. “Hey, baby girl,” he said, gently brushing Skylar’s cheek. “It’s me. I’m your daddy. Happy birthday.” On a February day back in 2014, ...

Iron, culture and the Little Steel Strike

Editor’s note: At the beginning of the 20th century, America began a period of industrial growth. One of the cities at the epicenter of that growth was Youngstown, Ohio, a city that became synonymous with steel production and America’s fortunes. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – It was June 19, 1937, ...

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Sports

Season in review: Local athletes prove to be among best in state

Another scholastic sports season has concluded, and local athletes made their presence known in every season. From fall to winter to spring, whether it was on teams or individuals, they proved to be among the best in the state. Below are some of the highlights of the 2025-26 season. The year ...

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Another C Note off to perfect start in 2026

It would be a stretch to label a 3-year-old pacer as a late bloomer, but Another C Note really was not considered among the top 2-year-olds in the Burke Racing Stable, Fredericktown, in 2025. Thus, Another C Note was not staked to big races for this season. His performance through the first ...

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Many former Wild Things in affiliated ranks

There are 12 former Wild Things players currently in the affiliated minor leagues and one in the major leagues. In addition, six ex-Wild Things are coaches, including two major league hitting coaches. The 13 former Washington players in the affiliated ranks is an all-time high. Former Wild ...

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Letters to the editor

Let's not foot this bill Pennsylvania taxpayers already provide Gov. Josh Shapiro with one of the most beautiful official residences in the nation. The Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg recently underwent more than $30 million in renovations and security improvements, and it is protected ...

Living

Grill up a popular game day staple

Food features prominently when gathering for a game watch or tailgating outside the stadium of your favorite team. Perhaps no food is more synonymous with game day than chicken wings. When firing up the grill for the game this season, fans can look to this tasty recipe for “Grilled Honey and ...

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