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Washington eyes tax increase for first time in 5 years

By Paul Paterra

City of Washington residents could be facing their first tax increase since 2019. CIty Council unanimously approved a $16,285,581 spending plan that sets millage for land at 40.21, a 1.5-mill increase. The rate for buildings remains at 4.03 mills in the preliminary budget. Councilman Ken Westcott, who chairs the finance department, said the average homeowner will pay an additional $220 in taxes if the current budget is adopted in December. “We’re going to pare that down best we can before a final reading,” Westcott said. “Hopefully, some revenues come in that we didn’t anticipate. We’re not done yet. If I can get another half mill off, I would love to do that. Then ...

Police: Woman accused of killing 2-year-old Googled how to cover up bruises

A Lake Lynn woman was charged with criminal homicide, accused of beating her boyfriend’s 2-year-old boy so severely that the toddler was left brain dead. State police allege that assaults at the hands of Brainna Bloyer, 30, left Bentlee Myers’ face, arms and legs bruised, and caused ...

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A pocket knife journey goes full circle

By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter As we entered Outback for dinner, a gentleman ahead of me in line stopped abruptly and stooped over in the aisle. Nearly rear ending him, I was confronted with an unexpected plumber’s butt. In addition to the waning full moon, his carry sidearm ...

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Steelers, Commanders both on playoff track

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The odds were against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders making the playoffs before the season started, for various reasons on either side. They meet up just past the midway point in a showdown of first-place teams that have exceeded expectations and even ...

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Bearcats headed back to state semifinals following win over Mercyhurst Prep

GROVE CITY --- Bentworth averaged over seven goals per match in the regular season and had an average of 5.7 in its first three playoff contests, but that average has dropped off significantly in the Bearcats’ last three postseason matches. Bentworth won its second straight WPIAL title on ...

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Hits and Misses

HIT: Kudos to Upper St. Clair’s own Josh Matheny, who made his hometown proud this week at the Summer Olympics in Paris, where Matheny competed in the 200-meter breaststroke event. While he placed seventh in the final, Matheny turned in an impressive 2:09.52, which was better than his Tuesday ...

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Carmichaels students cast a ballot for president

Students at Carmichaels Area Middle School are participating in a national mock election throughout the week. Sponsored by Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI), a national civic education program based at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, the mock election gives students the ...

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