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Carnegie Free Library offers programs for all ages

In the early 1900’s, industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie was known not only for his success with the Carnegie Steel Company but also for his passion for reading and education. He established 3,000 public libraries across in the United States and other countries. The ...

Year in review

Here is a look back at the Observer-Reporter’s top 10 news stories of 2025. 1. Local retail in store for sweeping changes The face of retail changed dramatically in Washington County in 2025, with two malls beginning the process of a massive redevelopment. In South Strabane Township, ...

West Alexander nonprofit touches on a variety of needs

In 2019, Dr. Kathleen Miller launched the nonprofit Kleine Klasse Schule, German for “small classroom school.” The former teacher set up a tutoring program in a building a few doors down from her home in West Alexander, helping anyone who walked through the door - from adults who needed ...

Washington police searching for suspect in Thanksgiving shooting

Washington police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate the suspect in a shooting that occurred the morning of Thanksgiving. Police filed charges this week against Brennan Mitchell Cole, 32, of Houston for allegedly shooting a man in the foot. At about 2:30 a.m. Nov. 27 police ...