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Going all out for Christmas

When the ghosts and jack-o’-lanterns get put away, the tinsel and sparkling lights start to come out of storage. While many houses decorate for Christmas, some go the extra mile to make their homes festive inside and out. Brittany McLaughlin, of Peters Township, said it takes her three ...

Thousands brave cold to place wreaths at Cemetery of the Alleghenies

By Paul Paterra ppaterra@observer-reporter.com BRIDGEVILLE – Frigid temperatures and the threat of heavy snowfall were not enough to keep thousands of volunteers away from the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Saturday for the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. About 18,300 ...

Christmas celebration: Washington celebrates holiday season with market, parade

Downtown Washington was merry and bright on Friday, as visitors packed Main Street for the annual Holiday Market and Christmas Parade. There were plenty of activities, vendors, live entertainment, and food trucks - and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus - before the parade kicked ...

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Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 28-15 on Monday night to stay stop the AFC North. Pittsburgh (8-6) won its second straight game — and 23rd straight at home during the NFL's Monday night showcase ...

Wild Things exercise options on 15 players

The final day for Frontier League teams to pick up contract options on players for the 2026 season was Monday. The Wild Things announced they have exercised their club options on 15 players, including one who has played five seasons in Washington. The Wild Things picked up the option on ...

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Muskingum sinks Waynesburg with last-second free throw

Observer-Reporter WAYNESBURG – Tori Jones made a free throw with one second remaining to give Muskingum a 75-74 come-from-behind win over Waynesburg in a non-conference women’s basketball game Monday afternoon at Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse. Kara Mcfadden had given Waynesburg (3-6) a 74-73 ...

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OP-ED: Random thoughts about man’s stupidity

I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...

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Nordic people know how to beat winter blues

The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight — plus months of frigid temperatures — people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, ...

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