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Area students shine in art, writing competition

Students from high schools in Greene, Washington and Fayette counties were honored last Sunday for winning either a Gold Key, Silver Key or Merit Award in the Southwestern Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition held at California University of Pennsylvania.Five Washington ...

Senior citizens schedule

931 Main St. Phone: 724-239-5887<span class="Text_Name_Bold">Daily activities:</span> Pool table and exercise machine 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wii bowling, cards, puzzles 10:30 a.m.; lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.; bingo 12:30 p.m. Van pickup begins at 8:50 a.m. Riders must ...

A conversation with an equestrian

Brooke Burchianti, 16, is a kind-hearted and talented equestrian and a junior at Avella High School. She owns eight horses and is C-3 certified at the United States Pony Clubs, where she has won both “member of the year” and “rider of the year.”Brooke has also evented at the preliminary ...

Entertainer takes unusual journey to pursue dancing dream

Not many people choose to follow a dream, but for those who do, it sometimes works out.Alex Isenberg, 24, is a dancer, actor and overall entertainer, but this isn’t originally what he thought he’d do with his life – until college came around.Isenberg recently taught a contemporary class ...

Wash High teachers talk inspiration

Teaching is a job that has been around for centuries. Over the years, the environment and style of teaching have changed.Something that hasn’t changed is that teachers all have a reason for teaching. Whether a teacher loves working with kids, a specific subject or just teaching in general, ...

Election work presents challenge

It is caucus and primary season in the United States, and many are talking about elections.This may seem distant to high school students, but teenagers can actively support the election process right here in Washington County.E. Wesley Parry III, assistant director of elections in Washington ...