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01/07/2026

Along with advanced placement classes and college courses, many take part in extracurricular activities, volunteer, or have part-time jobs.

But since they’re excelling academically, many think there’s no cause for worry. Oftentimes, that’s not the case, said Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski, founder of the UPMC Washington Teen Outreach, a program that trains peer educators and mentors young parents.

“I think sometimes high achievers get lost,” she said.

That’s something 17-year-old Haylie Goforth has seen at South Fayette High School.

Along with advanced placement classes and college courses, many take part in extracurricular activities, volunteer, or have part-time jobs. But since they’re excelling academically, many think there’s no cause for worry. Oftentimes, that’s not the case, said Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski, founder of t...

01/07/2026

A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said.

The man was detained shortly after midnight by Secret Service agents assigned to Vance’s home, east of downtown Cincinnati, agency spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press. He has not been named.

A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said. The man was detained shortly after midnight by Secret Service agents assigned to Vance’s home, east of downtown Cincinnati, agency spokesperson...

01/06/2026

Peters Township police charged two people Monday for allegedly assaulting each other.

Jasmine Nicole Henry, 32, of Washington, and Geoffry William Staley, 35, of Peters Township, each face a felony charge of aggravated assault. Staley faces an additional felony of strangulation.

According to the criminal complaint, shortly before 8 a.m. Monday police were called to Staley’s home in the 200 block of Center Church Road.

Peters Township police charged two people Monday for allegedly assaulting each other. Jasmine Nicole Henry, 32, of Washington, and Geoffry William Staley, 35, of Peters Township, each face a felony charge of aggravated assault. Staley faces an additional felony of strangulation. According to the cri...

01/06/2026

Erin Dunn, a junior at Trinity High School and lifelong Girl Scout, has earned the Girl Scouts’ highest honor – the Gold Award – for a program that will continue to benefit young swimmers with disabilities for years to come.

Dunn started a special needs summer swim program for kids in grades 5-12.

The adaptive aquatics program, held twice a week during the past summer at Trinity Middle School pool, helped children with disabilities learn to swim and work on their swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Erin Dunn, a junior at Trinity High School and lifelong Girl Scout, has earned the Girl Scouts’ highest honor – the Gold Award – for a program that will continue to benefit young swimmers with disabilities for years to come. Dunn started a special needs summer swim program for kids in grades 5...

01/05/2026

Timothy Ringer was at a crossroads.

The Waynesburg resident had spent 19 years of his life incarcerated. In 2024, he was facing prosecution after a new charge of attempting to evade arrest.

“My cousin was killed a few years ago, and it sent me back down the spiral,” the 39-year-old said. “Seeing my family hurt, I didn’t want them to see that again from me, because we were walking down the same path. So I decided a change was necessary.”

Timothy Ringer was at a crossroads. The Waynesburg resident had spent 19 years of his life incarcerated. In 2024, he was facing prosecution after a new charge of attempting to evade arrest. “My cousin was killed a few years ago, and it sent me back down the spiral,” the 39-year-old said. “Seei...

01/05/2026

Jestin Porter scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half and Clemson beat Pittsburgh 73-68 for its fifth straight win on Saturday and 14th consecutive victory over the Panthers.

The Tigers (12-3, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) lead the series 14-3 and haven’t lost to Pitt (7-8, 0-2) since 2014.

Porter was 8-of-12 shooting with three 3-pointers for the Tigers. Nick Davidson and RJ Godfrey scored 14 points each and Butta Johnson had 10 including a trio of 3s. Carter Welling had 10 rebounds to go with eight points before fouling out. The Tigers shot 53%.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jestin Porter scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half and Clemson beat Pittsburgh 73-68 for its fifth straight win on Saturday and 14th consecutive victory over the Panthers. The Tigers (12-3, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) lead the series 14-3 and haven’t lost to Pitt (7...

01/02/2026

Members of Washington County’s Daughters of the American Revolution believe in remembering the past by looking to the present.

The nonprofit organization, a branch of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is made up of women whose ancestors were patriots in the country’s fight for independence.

“These brave men, women and children, against all odds, defeated the greatest military might in the world during the American Revolution. There was no Navy or Army. There was no infrastructure. Because of them, we were able to establish democracy,” said Cate Briggs, regent for the Washington County DAR Chapter.

Members of Washington County’s Daughters of the American Revolution believe in remembering the past by looking to the present. The nonprofit organization, a branch of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is made up of women whose ancestors were patriots in the country....

01/02/2026

More than 250 people braved bitterly cold temperatures Thursday morning to ring in the New Year with a frigid splash into the Youghiogheny River for the 22nd annual Polar Bear Jump in Connellsville.

The air temperature hovered around 17 degrees when the participants – many wearing patriotic swim trunks and undergarments to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year – took the plunge into the icy waters at Yough River Park.

More than 250 people braved bitterly cold temperatures Thursday morning to ring in the New Year with a frigid splash into the Youghiogheny River for the 22nd annual Polar Bear Jump in Connellsville. The air temperature hovered around 17 degrees when the participants – many wearing patriotic swim t...

12/31/2025

A group of aviation enthusiasts in Greene County are championing the importance of the county’s airport.

Support Our Aviation Resources – more widely known as S.O.A.R. of Greene County – is a nonprofit organization that exists for volunteers to pass on their love for all things flying.

“Our main goal is to preserve, protect and defend the airport of Greene County. We want to educate others on the value of having a community airport” said Richard Judy, S.O.A.R. president.

A group of aviation enthusiasts in Greene County are championing the importance of the county’s airport. Support Our Aviation Resources – more widely known as S.O.A.R. of Greene County – is a nonprofit organization that exists for volunteers to pass on their love for all things flying. “Our ...

12/31/2025

There were both smiles and tears Sunday morning as more than a hundred parishioners packed into Sacred Heart to say goodbye to the 150-year-old Roman Catholic church in Claysville.

The final weekend Mass was held at the church along Route 40 in western Washington County, and parishioners followed it with a breakfast in the social hall below the sanctuary where they shared stories about weddings, funerals and family gatherings over its sesquicentennial history.

There were both smiles and tears Sunday morning as more than a hundred parishioners packed into Sacred Heart to say goodbye to the 150-year-old Roman Catholic church in Claysville. The final weekend Mass was held at the church along Route 40 in western Washington County, and parishioners followed it...

12/30/2025

Washington police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate the suspect in a shooting that occurred the morning of Thanksgiving.

Police filed charges this week against Brennan Mitchell Cole, 32, of Houston for allegedly shooting a man in the foot.

At about 2:30 a.m. Nov. 27 police were called to the Washington Community Club at 127 N. Main St.

Washington police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate the suspect in a shooting that occurred the morning of Thanksgiving. Police filed charges this week against Brennan Mitchell Cole, 32, of Houston for allegedly shooting a man in the foot. At about 2:30 a.m. Nov. 27 police were call...

12/30/2025

Peters Township council almost did not approve next year’s budget as elected officials were divided on a hike in taxes.

Initially, an ordinance raising property taxes in Peters from 1.7 mills to 1.95 mills failed in a 3-3 vote. Gary Stiegel Jr., Frank Kosir Jr., and Frank Arcuri voted against the increase. Council member Matt Rost was absent.

At that point, Township Manager Paul Lauer advised council to not adopt the budget, as the spending plan was predicated on the tax increase.

Peters Township council almost did not approve next year’s budget as elected officials were divided on a hike in taxes. Initially, an ordinance raising property taxes in Peters from 1.7 mills to 1.95 mills failed in a 3-3 vote. Gary Stiegel Jr., Frank Kosir Jr., and Frank Arcuri voted against the ...

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