15+ hour, 49+ min ago   (745+ words) Each Monday we’ll look back at the highlights of the week that was in local high school football. This week there was an epic comeback by South Fayette, Fort Cherry’s revenge, more success for unbeaten teams and a first win…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (483+ words) A torrential downpour Saturday afternoon led to “widespread” flooding in the Washington area and even caused the suspension of Washington & Jefferson College’s football game as water poured into the stadium and forced its evacuation. The notoriously flood-prone area of Park…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (336+ words) It has been quite a summer between severe storms and intense heat waves. The heat has been on at times all across the country with much of the midwest baking in 100-plus-degree temperatures. I can’t say I’m used to the…...

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....

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (745+ words) The Springhill Township Board of Supervisors tabled two resolutions that would regulate data centers and fossil fuel power plant facilities within the township Thursday to meet state requirements for posting notice. Votes on the two ordinances will take place at…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (238+ words) A recently announced contribution from an anonymous donor has enabled the Washington County Community Foundation to offset all credit card processing fees for its annual WCCF Gives campaign. The nonprofit organization has hosted WCCF Gives since 2013 in support of a…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (385+ words) This week, we find ourselves at the end of an era, and not a pleasant ending in my estimation. To wit, we bid farewell to a solid group of individuals who have dedicated themselves to making Pennsylvania a better and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (487+ words) Two former Laurel Highlands High School teachers accused of sexual misconduct against students waived their preliminary hearings Wednesday morning. Daniel Cervone and Martin Gatti, both 51, are expected to stand trial sometime next summer, unless they reach a plea agreement before…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (362+ words) Residents and business owners along the intersection of West Pike Street and McBurney Road in Canonsburg may have to wait a little longer for a permanent solution to the persistent flooding issues along the roadway. The easily clogged drainage ditch…...