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State police donation

The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Chapter 16 recently presented checks for $500 to Allegheny County and Troop B Camp Cadet. This is a youth camp program sponsored by the state police. The donation was part of the proceeds from the 14th Annual Blue Ride that was held earlier this ...

Paw Patrol comes to town

In October, McDonald’s restaurants celebrated fire safety month by hosting the Paw Patrol dogs, Nick Jr. characters, and local first responders at the Trinity Point and Chestnut Street locations. They were joined, from left, by South Strabane fire Chief Scott Reese and South Strabane police ...

Catholic Charities receives donation

Washington Lodge No. 164 Free and Accepted Masons recently presented a check for $1,000 to Catholic Charities of Greene County. This was part of the proceeds from the 14th Annual Blue Ride held earlier this year. The ride was a joint effort between the Lodge and the Blue Knights Law Enforcement ...

Veterans Hospital visit

Representatives of Marianna Legion Auxiliary, from left, Kathie Williams, Betty Girdish, and Mae Knizner, recently made their eighth annual visit to the Veterans Hospital in Oakland. They distributed 40 handmade lapblankets, 40 bags of comfort items, Tshirts, socks and puzzle books to the ...

Washington Rotary presents service awards

The Rotary Club of Washington recently presented service awards to several members of the community.Dr. David Welker, orthopedic surgeon practicing at Advanced Orthopedics Group in Washington, was presented the John L.S. Northrop Vocational Service Award. The award recognizes an individual who ...

American FFA degrees awarded

On Oct. 28, three FFA members received the American FFA Degree at the 90th National FFA Convention and Expo at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind. It is one of the highest honors an FFA member can receive. In addition to the degree certificate, each recipient received a gold American FFA ...