4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (487+ words) On that Tuesday morning a quarter-century ago, Mitchell Stecker vividly recalls being herded out to the playground at Washington Park Elementary School. “I remember that clear blue sky,” said Stecker. It was shortly after the start of the school year,…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (249+ words) Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, located outside Avella, will offer free general admission for all kids aged 17 and under from September through November. A one-day getaway for families in the tri-state region, Meadowcroft offers visitors a glimpse into the lives…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1276+ words) HARRISBURG — A bipartisan backlash against Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers is mounting in Pennsylvania, with lawmakers introducing bans and restrictions and both candidates for governor coming out against them. The cameras, installed on both public and private…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (421+ words) The community is rallying to support the Rockwell and Epps families in the wake of an Aug. 31 catastrophic boating accident on the Monongahela River near Rices Landing in Greene County that claimed four lives and left one survivor, who remains…...

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, 10+ hour ago   (17+ words) Observer-Reporter Box culvert replacement project in Washington nearing completion...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (497+ words) The 120th West Alexander Fair opened its gates on Monday, and amid the home-canned goods, crocheted hats and sweaters, and baked goods displayed in a large exhibition hall is a first-time exhibit: “International Year of the Woman Farmer.” The exhibit coincides…...

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…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (664+ words) Ferocious thunderstorms and torrential downpours Thursday night turned The Pavilion at Star Lake into an actual lake. Videos circulating on social media show concertgoers wading through shin-high water as severe storms moved through Western Pennsylvania and dropped significant rainfall on…...