5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (891+ words) The National Tunnel – which is considered by many to be the crown jewel of the Montour Trail – has been closed for nearly a year, but the trail’s leadership is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (31+ words) Observer-Reporter Hot shot – Sept. 9, 2026 This view of the Western Maryland train station in Cumberland, Maryland, on a summer day was provided by Mary Minderlein....

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (339+ words) Are you one of the thousands of Washington County residents that is counting down the days (or hours) to Sept. 10? If not, why not? At the Washington County Community Foundation, we believe the true measure of a community is how…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (288+ words) Langeloth Metallurgical Facility in Washington County has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to participate in a national pilot-scale materials reclamation program. The program is designed to develop technology for recovering critical materials, including scandium, copper, antimony and rare…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (190+ words) The National Labor Relations Board has approved a $3.6 million settlement that resolves an unfair labor practice case involving a Smith Township company that fabricates metal. The settlement was reached after an administrative law judge found that Langeloth Metallurgical Company unlawfully…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (622+ words) Observer-Reporter What to look for in a long-term rental property The sharp increase in home prices has been well documented in recent years. Though price increases have varied from market to market, the National Association of Home Builders reports that…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (253+ words) As expected, Washington County’s commissioners voted Thursday to appeal a ruling that denied its request to see financial records of the county’s tourism promotion agency. The state Office of Open Records also denied the request, contending that the tourism promotion…...