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What a difference a year makes. On Wednesday, UPMC Washington hosted a celebration at the hospital to commemorate its new affiliation with UPMC. The celebration, which included flag-raisings at now renamed UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene in Waynesburg, comes one year after the health ...

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com A rare dual interest – love of sports and theater – made Scot Moore a unique man and educator in the Jefferson-Morgan School District. He was a dedicated Rocket while he also remained a loyal West Greene ...

State police arrested a Waynesburg woman Tuesday on allegations that she attempted to take a baby from a Jefferson Township home. Larissa Sue Fonner, 26, faces felony charges of interference with custody of children, unlawful restraint and burglary. According to the criminal complaint, police ...

Need to beat the heat? This Memorial Day weekend many of the region’s public pools will be opening their doors to anyone in need of a dip. Check below for information on when the pool closest to you will be open, and how much admission will cost. Washington County Canonsburg Town Park ...

UPPER ST. CLAIR–It may be a bit of a cliche, but Henry Winkler’s life does represent a genuine triumph over adversity. The actor, who will be 79 in October, managed to become one of the most recognizable actors in the world in the 1970s by playing Fonzie on the beloved ABC-TV series ...

Quilting for a cause

There are women out there, said Terri Wilson of Dry Tavern in Greene County, who will give you their famous recipe, but will leave out their secret ingredient. “Not these women,” she said. “Quilters are very generous people.” Wilson was referring to the 42 members of the Mon Valley ...