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Observer-Reporter The Observer-Reporter is a daily newspaper covering Washington and Greene counties and the Mon Valley Parent company Observer Publishing Co.

The award-winning Observer–Reporter has been part of Washington and Greene counties since the early 1800s, and the Mon Valley since 1986. Headquartered in Washington, Pa., we cover news, sports, opinion, community stories and more. also publishes The Almanac, a weekly newspaper in the South Hills, as well as monthly magazines and other special-interest publications, and related Web sites.

A year ago, Leah and Tyler Frey bought a house with a remarkable history – and a remarkable amount of renovation ahead.T...
12/20/2024

A year ago, Leah and Tyler Frey bought a house with a remarkable history – and a remarkable amount of renovation ahead.

Their stately home was built in 1826, during the John Quincy Adams administration. The previous owners were members of two iconic Washington County families and a well-known funeral director.

A year ago, Leah and Tyler Frey bought a house with a remarkable history – and a remarkable amount of renovation ahead. Their stately home was built in 1826, during the John Quincy Adams administration. The previous owners were members of two iconic Washington County families and a well-known fune...

Young Life of Fayette County is fairly new to Southwestern Pennsylvania, but the international nonprofit organization ha...
12/20/2024

Young Life of Fayette County is fairly new to Southwestern Pennsylvania, but the international nonprofit organization has been in existence since 1941.

The Christian organization makes connections across churches, schools and local businesses to provide opportunities for young people.

Young Life of Fayette County is fairly new to Southwestern Pennsylvania, but the international nonprofit organization has been in existence since 1941. The Christian organization makes connections across churches, schools and local businesses to provide opportunities for young people. The nonprofit....

Washington County is preparing to implement a new policy on how to respond to future cybersecurity attacks after a ranso...
12/19/2024

Washington County is preparing to implement a new policy on how to respond to future cybersecurity attacks after a ransomware strike crippled the county government for more than two weeks earlier this year.

Washington County is preparing to implement a new policy on how to respond to future cybersecurity attacks after a ransomware strike crippled the county government for more than two weeks earlier this year. County solicitor Gary Sweat is asking the commissioners to consider approving a “business c...

A Peters Township father charged with homicide in the alleged shaking death of his 11-month-old son is suing Washington ...
12/19/2024

A Peters Township father charged with homicide in the alleged shaking death of his 11-month-old son is suing Washington County’s district attorney, coroner and former president judge claiming they withheld releasing the child’s remains for nearly seven months and wrongly came to the conclusion that the manner of death was homicide.

A Peters Township father charged with homicide in the alleged shaking death of his 11-month-old son is suing Washington County’s district attorney, coroner and former president judge claiming they withheld releasing the child’s remains for nearly seven months and wrongly came to the conclusion t...

Fire chiefs and assistant chiefs from eight Washington County fire companies held a meeting about carbon monoxide last w...
12/18/2024

Fire chiefs and assistant chiefs from eight Washington County fire companies held a meeting about carbon monoxide last week at Canonsburg Volunteer Fire Department, where they emphasized that lives could be saved and injuries prevented if residents learned to recognize and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Local fire officials are warning residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning after a Canonsburg couple was rushed to the hospital earlier this month for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Fire chiefs and assistant chiefs from eight Washington County fire companies held a meeting about...

We know them by the men and women standing outside the shopping center at Christmas time, ringing a bell with their red,...
12/18/2024

We know them by the men and women standing outside the shopping center at Christmas time, ringing a bell with their red, tin kettles. Or maybe we see their name on the list when natural disasters strike, and residents are looking for additional assistance.

We know them by the men and women standing outside the shopping center at Christmas time, ringing a bell with their red, tin kettles. Or maybe we see their name on the list when natural disasters strike, and residents are looking for additional assistance. The Salvation Army of Greene County, howeve...

Nicholas O’Brien of Venetia was recently promoted from the rank of major to lieutenant colonel as he continues in his ro...
12/17/2024

Nicholas O’Brien of Venetia was recently promoted from the rank of major to lieutenant colonel as he continues in his role as executive officer of the Second Infantry Brigade Combat Team (2IBCT) in Washington.

The promotion ceremony took place Nov. 14 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. The presiding officer was Brig. Gen. Reece J. Lutz. Nicholas was sworn in to his new rank by Col. Shawn Wray.

Nicholas O’Brien of Venetia was recently promoted from the rank of major to lieutenant colonel as he continues in his role as executive officer of the Second Infantry Brigade Combat Team (2IBCT) in Washington. The promotion ceremony took place Nov. 14 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. The presid...

A media law attorney questioned whether the agenda for Wednesday’s special meeting of the Laurel Highlands School Board ...
12/17/2024

A media law attorney questioned whether the agenda for Wednesday’s special meeting of the Laurel Highlands School Board contained enough information to comply with the Sunshine Act.

The agenda included an item labeled “statement of the purpose of the meeting,” followed by “adoption of the agenda.” Then, under the heading other business “approval of action on possible legal matter” was listed.

A media law attorney questioned whether the agenda for Wednesday’s special meeting of the Laurel Highlands School Board contained enough information to comply with the Sunshine Act. The agenda included an item labeled “statement of the purpose of the meeting,” followed by “adoption of the ag...

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey remembers the moment when the importance of high-speed internet really hit home for him.He was on a ...
12/16/2024

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey remembers the moment when the importance of high-speed internet really hit home for him.

He was on a conference call with elected officials from Southwestern Pennsylvania in 2016, and one of them loudly said, “Senator, kids can’t do their homework!”

SCENERY HILL – U.S. Sen. Bob Casey remembers the moment when the importance of high-speed internet really hit home for him. He was on a conference call with elected officials from Southwestern Pennsylvania in 2016, and one of them loudly said, “Senator, kids can’t do their homework!” “In o...

Four people were injured in a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles on Interstate 79 that shut down the highway in bo...
12/16/2024

Four people were injured in a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles on Interstate 79 that shut down the highway in both directions Friday morning in Amwell Township.

According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, the accident was reported at 8:17 a.m. at the 31.5 mile marker.

Four people were injured in a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles on Interstate 79 that shut down the highway in both directions Friday morning in Amwell Township. According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, the accident was reported at 8:17 a.m. at the 31.5 mile marker. One person was eje...

The closing of the World Kitchen plant in Charleroi has been delayed and the plant may not close until April 30.Daniele ...
12/13/2024

The closing of the World Kitchen plant in Charleroi has been delayed and the plant may not close until April 30.

Daniele Byrne, vice president of Steelworkers 53G, which represents workers at the plant, said Corelle Brands LLC sent a new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice that was received by the employees Monday.

latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley

Several local police departments, fire departments and other first responders held a “Shop with a Hero” event Sunday at ...
12/13/2024

Several local police departments, fire departments and other first responders held a “Shop with a Hero” event Sunday at the Target store in South Strabane Township.

South Strabane police officers and firefighters, Washington County sheriff’s deputies and Washington police officers took 17 students from Trinity Area and Washington school districts on a shopping spree.

Several local police departments, fire departments and other first responders held a “Shop with a Hero” event Sunday at the Target store in South Strabane Township. South Strabane police officers and firefighters, Washington County sheriff’s deputies and Washington police officers took 17 stud...

Dean Morrison of Benesch, who is serving as a design consultant on the Catfish Creek culvert reconstruction project in W...
12/12/2024

Dean Morrison of Benesch, who is serving as a design consultant on the Catfish Creek culvert reconstruction project in Washington, shows off plans Tuesday night for work that will be performed on South Main Street at Park Avenue in 2026.

Dean Morrison of Benesch, who is serving as a design consultant on the Catfish Creek culvert reconstruction project in Washington, shows off plans Tuesday night for work that will be performed on South Main Street at Park Avenue in 2026. Construction, which is expected to begin in spring 2026 and en...

During the 13 years that it existed, the Washington Community Arts and Cultural Center was known in shorthand as Wash Ar...
12/12/2024

During the 13 years that it existed, the Washington Community Arts and Cultural Center was known in shorthand as Wash Arts.

Now, almost 10 years after Wash Arts folded, the name is being revived for a new, Washington-based arts group with a similar mission.

During the 13 years that it existed, the Washington Community Arts and Cultural Center was known in shorthand as Wash Arts. Now, almost 10 years after Wash Arts folded, the name is being revived for a new, Washington-based arts group with a similar mission. Artist Allison Evans, an Avella native who...

Ground has been broken on AMVETS’ new national headquarters at the former Beth Israel Synagogue in Washington.A ceremony...
12/11/2024

Ground has been broken on AMVETS’ new national headquarters at the former Beth Israel Synagogue in Washington.

A ceremony was held Tuesday at the property at 265 North Ave.

latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley

The former U.S. Postal Service employee who commandeered a mail truck and drove it the wrong way on Interstate 79 near W...
12/11/2024

The former U.S. Postal Service employee who commandeered a mail truck and drove it the wrong way on Interstate 79 near Waynesburg early last year pleaded guilty to all charges Tuesday and will be admitted to a specialized drug treatment court.

The former U.S. Postal Service employee who commandeered a mail truck and drove it the wrong way on Interstate 79 near Waynesburg early last year pleaded guilty to all charges Tuesday and will be admitted to a specialized drug treatment court. Tyler Aiello Floro, 37, appeared in the Greene County Co...

There was no Christmas shopping at Tanger Outlets Monday after electrical issues shut down the mall for the day.South St...
12/10/2024

There was no Christmas shopping at Tanger Outlets Monday after electrical issues shut down the mall for the day.

South Strabane Township Fire Department Chief Jordan Cramer said they were called to Tanger at about 9 a.m., and that multiple stores were experiencing electrical problems.

There was no Christmas shopping at Tanger Outlets Monday after electrical issues shut down the mall for the day. South Strabane Township Fire Department Chief Jordan Cramer said they were called to Tanger at about 9 a.m., and that multiple stores were experiencing electrical problems. As of 4 p.m. M...

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