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Merry and bright: Local communities kick off the holidays

The communities of Southwestern Pennsylvania started the Christmas season on a joyful note over the weekend. Washington County got into the spirit with the Observer-Reporter Holiday Market. There were plenty of vendors in Washington on Saturday for those ready to do their Christmas shopping. ...

Someone is listening at A Child’s Place

When a child is the victim of abuse or neglect, what would be a complicated situation for an adult is even more so for a minor. That’s where A Child’s Place comes in. A Child’s Place was established in 1999 to coordinate services. They work with a team of law enforcement, forensic ...

Warmer weather leaves Christmas trees ‘pining’ for water

Defying the age-old adage that "money doesn't grow on trees," the Christmas tree industry is poised for a banner year, with the National Christmas Tree Association estimating sales of 25-30 million trees, generating a staggering $1.38 billion in revenue. For perspective, if the ...

Masontown Senior Center offers programming, hot meals to seniors

Supported by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging and The Albert Gallatin Human Services Agency Inc., the Masontown Senior Center is helping seniors by providing a variety of resources and offerings to enhance, improve or assist the lives of seniors in the area. Despite their ...

A Christmas pastime keeps chugging along

For many, the sight of a model train racing around the base of a Christmas tree is an indelible holiday memory. As collecting and building model railways has become an increasingly niche hobby, however, it has become a less common sight for younger generations. The Train Gang of Washington ...