Here is a look back at the Observer-Reporter’s top 10 news stories of 2025. 1. Local retail in store for sweeping changes The face of retail changed dramatically in Washington County in 2025, with two malls beginning the process of a massive redevelopment. In South Strabane Township, ...

Miss: More than $700 billion in proposed cuts to Medicaid included in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could produce dire consequences in the region if the measure is passed, staff writer Karen Mansfield reported last week. Funding cuts could significantly increase uncompensated ...

Washington Crown Center will reopen Thursday after a water line break forced it to close the past three days, prompting township officials to approve an emergency repair. North Franklin Township supervisors voted to make the repairs to the mall at their board meeting Tuesday. Robert Sabot, ...