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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.

Gus Pagonis grew up in Charleroi three-quarters of a century ago, amid smokestacks and among countless Mon Valley kids w...
06/30/2025

Gus Pagonis grew up in Charleroi three-quarters of a century ago, amid smokestacks and among countless Mon Valley kids who likewise were uncertain of their lifetime trajectories.

“I was in a rock ‘n roll band in the Valley when I was younger,” Pagonis recounted. “I think I was 15 or 16. My dad would say, ‘Do you want to be a bum all of your life or go to school?’

Gus Pagonis grew up in Charleroi three-quarters of a century ago, amid smokestacks and among countless Mon Valley kids who likewise were uncertain of their lifetime trajectories. “I was in a rock ’n roll band in the Valley when I was younger,” Pagonis recounted. “I think I was 15 or 16. My d...

A North Strabane man who molested at least six boys on various occasions over a period that lasted more than a decade pl...
06/30/2025

A North Strabane man who molested at least six boys on various occasions over a period that lasted more than a decade pleaded guilty to all charges and will be sentenced to prison later this year.

Leo Adam Jonathan McIntyre III entered the open plea Wednesday before Judge Traci McDonald in Washington County Court of Common Pleas, pleading guilty to 15 felony counts of child s*x abuse and two misdemeanor charges in the six separate cases against him.

A North Strabane man who molested at least six boys on various occasions over a period that lasted more than a decade pleaded guilty to all charges and will be sentenced to prison later this year. Leo Adam Jonathan McIntyre III entered the open plea Wednesday before Judge Traci McDonald in Washingto...

The mother facing capital murder charges after her infant son’s body was found entombed in the walls of her Charleroi ap...
06/27/2025

The mother facing capital murder charges after her infant son’s body was found entombed in the walls of her Charleroi apartment in 2021 pleaded no contest to a lesser homicide charge Tuesday in a deal with prosecutors requiring her to testify against the father at trial.

Kylie Lynn Wilt, 28, agreed to the no contest plea to felony charges of third-degree murder and child endangerment in order to avoid the death penalty, although she will likely face 18 to 36 years in prison when she’s sentenced.

The mother facing capital murder charges after her infant son’s body was found entombed in the walls of her Charleroi apartment in 2021 pleaded no contest to a lesser homicide charge Tuesday in a deal with prosecutors requiring her to testify against the father at trial. Kylie Lynn Wilt, 28, agree...

The near triple-digit temperatures have sent many people scrambling indoors to enjoy the comforts of AC.But even in broi...
06/27/2025

The near triple-digit temperatures have sent many people scrambling indoors to enjoy the comforts of AC.

But even in broiling heat, there are still culverts that have to be replaced, water leaks that need to be repaired, or customers who desperately want a lemonade.

“We provide a service that has to be done regardless of the weather,” said Dave Faddis, an operations supervisor for Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority. “We’re out here when it’s -5 or we’re out here when it’s 100.”

The near triple-digit temperatures have sent many people scrambling indoors to enjoy the comforts of AC. But even in broiling heat, there are still culverts that have to be replaced, water leaks that need to be repaired, or customers who desperately want a lemonade. “We provide a service that has ...

The Peters Township Public Library may have a multimillion-dollar renovation in its future.Lacey Love, the library’s dir...
06/26/2025

The Peters Township Public Library may have a multimillion-dollar renovation in its future.

Lacey Love, the library’s directors, and representatives of HBM Architects appeared before Peters council Monday night to present a recently completed study on how the 30,000-square-foot building could be used more efficiently.

Last year, council approved a $45,550 contract for the Cleveland, Ohio-based HBM to conduct a “library space assessment” project.

The Peters Township Public Library may have a multimillion-dollar renovation in its future. Lacey Love, the library’s directors, and representatives of HBM Architects appeared before Peters council Monday night to present a recently completed study on how the 30,000-square-foot building could be u...

The heat is on with summer now in full swing as the region experiences high temperatures this week that could tie or eve...
06/26/2025

The heat is on with summer now in full swing as the region experiences high temperatures this week that could tie or even break century-old records.

Temperatures reached the mid-90s Monday afternoon with similar conditions expected today while most of Western Pennsylvania was under an extreme heat warning as the heat index made it feel like it was nearly 110 degrees in cities like Pittsburgh.

The heat is on with summer now in full swing as the region experiences high temperatures this week that could tie or even break century-old records. Temperatures reached the mid-90s Monday afternoon with similar conditions expected today while most of Western Pennsylvania was under an extreme heat w...

Everything’s coming up roses for Carolyn and Ron Beinlich, owners of Triple B Farms. Or should that be “strawberries?”Fo...
06/25/2025

Everything’s coming up roses for Carolyn and Ron Beinlich, owners of Triple B Farms. Or should that be “strawberries?”

For the past 40 years, the couple have operated the popular farm that has been a destination for area families, Scout troops and other organizations for its pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, children’s activities, farm animals and fall pumpkin festival. With a mailing address of at 823 Berry Lane, Monongahela, the farm actually rests in Allegheny County.

“It went fast; it really did,” Carolyn Beinlich said of being in business for four decades. “We have said the only reason we made it is that we were too hard-headed to quit. Quite honestly, when I look back I don’t know how we did it.”

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Growing up in Avella, Joey Gonzalez heard plenty of stories about Shades of Death Road.It’s a place where people were mu...
06/25/2025

Growing up in Avella, Joey Gonzalez heard plenty of stories about Shades of Death Road.

It’s a place where people were murdered and hanged. Sometimes when people drove along the Jefferson Township roadway, their cars would inexplicably shut off.

“Personally, I haven’t experienced anything paranormal. When I was younger, I would go walk the road at night or drive,” said Gonzalez, 38.

Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series about the origin of unusual names of places in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties. Growing up in Avella, Joey Gonzalez heard plenty of stories about Shades of Death Road. It’s a place where people were murdered and hanged. Sometimes w...

The Carmichaels Area School District is heading into the next school year with a new leader.At Thursday’s meeting, the b...
06/24/2025

The Carmichaels Area School District is heading into the next school year with a new leader.

At Thursday’s meeting, the board unanimously approved the resignation of Superintendent Fred Morecraft and appointed Amy Todd as interim superintendent.

Morecraft, who was named superintendent in 2018, is resigning effective at the end of the district’s fiscal year June 30. He will be taking over as superintendent of the Bethlehem-Center School District in Fredericktown.

The Carmichaels Area School District is heading into the next school year with a new leader. At Thursday’s meeting, the board unanimously approved the resignation of Superintendent Fred Morecraft and appointed Amy Todd as interim superintendent. Morecraft, who was named superintendent in 2018, is ...

Work is underway in Strabane Square to bring a Marshalls department store to the shopping center.Crews could be seen at ...
06/24/2025

Work is underway in Strabane Square to bring a Marshalls department store to the shopping center.

Crews could be seen at 347 Washington Road, the former site of Dick’s Sporting Goods, this week as a “coming soon” sign for Marshalls went in the window.

Kristin Hullihen, South Strabane Township’s director of planning and zoning, said Marshalls recently acquired a building permit to conduct interior renovations at the building. Hullihen could not say when the store might be opening.

Work is underway in Strabane Square to bring a Marshalls department store to the shopping center. Crews could be seen at 347 Washington Road, the former site of Dick’s Sporting Goods, this week as a “coming soon” sign for Marshalls went in the window. Kristin Hullihen, South Strabane Township....

Washington County is using its remaining federal COVID relief money to remove dozens of blighted properties, whether it’...
06/23/2025

Washington County is using its remaining federal COVID relief money to remove dozens of blighted properties, whether it’s a sprawling dilapidated mall that needs to be cleared for redevelopment or a small home that has fallen into despair and is creating safety concerns in a neighborhood.

Last summer, the county commissioners set up a Blight Mitigation and Demolition fund with the help of $13 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money that had to be earmarked by the end of 2024.

Washington County is using its remaining federal COVID relief money to remove dozens of blighted properties, whether it’s a sprawling dilapidated mall that needs to be cleared for redevelopment or a small home that has fallen into despair and is creating safety concerns in a neighborhood. Last sum...

As Greene County looks to add new business development to Progress Drive in Waynesburg, it’s also trying to make sure th...
06/23/2025

As Greene County looks to add new business development to Progress Drive in Waynesburg, it’s also trying to make sure the road bearing the increased traffic will provide a smooth ride.

At their Thursday meeting, the commissioners approved an application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant of almost $1.9 million for road improvements on Progress Drive.

As Greene County looks to add new business development to Progress Drive in Waynesburg, it’s also trying to make sure the road bearing the increased traffic will provide a smooth ride. At their Thursday meeting, the commissioners approved an application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for ...

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