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Coroner called to hit-and-run accident in Robinson Township

At least one person died in a hit and run accident in Robinson Township Monday afternoon. According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, the accident occurred at about 3 p.m. on the ramp from Route 22 East to the Southern Beltway. A vehicle hit a pedestrian and kept driving, the supervisor said. According to 911, the Washington County coroner was called to the scene. State police are investigating. More information was not immediately available.

Celebrating coal

Cars, trucks, marching bands and floats all paid homage to the area’s coal mining heritage at Saturday’s annual King Coal Parade in Carmichaels. It was the close of the 70th annual King Coal Festival, which began the Saturday before and continued throughout the week with baby contests, a ...

Police Beat Aug. 24

BURGETTSTOWN Threats: Donald Sadler, 66, of Burgettstown, was charged by Smith Township police Thursday with terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and harassment. According to the criminal complaint, the afternoon of Aug. 16 Sadler was standing outside Heist Spirits C. in the 1600 block of ...

Washington coach dies after collapsing at game

The Washington School District community is mourning the loss of a football coach who died after collapsing in the stands at Friday night’s varsity game. First responders were called to the Washington High School Stadium at 6:45 p.m. for junior high football coach Ron Todd, who was ...

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High school soccer: Chartiers-Houston defends home field at weekend tournament

Chartiers-Houston recorded a pair of victories at the annual season opening tournament it hosts. Grace Littlecott scored in the second half to give the Bucs a 1-0 win over McGuffey on Sunday. Amelia Brose assisted on the goal. On Saturday, Brose scored three times, all in the first half to ...

Burke horse wins Canadian Pacing Derby prelim

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter [email protected] Bythemissal put himself in good position off the gate Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, finding a two-hole trip. From there the 6-year-old gelding pacer, driven by Yannick Gingras, waited to make his move and ...

Wild Things clinch playoff spot with win over Mississippi

It might have been the most restrained playoff-clinching celebration in professional baseball history. That’s because nobody had worked out all the possibilities ahead of Sunday night, when the Wild Things defeated the Mississippi Mud Monsters, 7-5, completing a weekend series ...

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OP-ED: Random thoughts about man’s stupidity

I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...

Living

Ohiopyle tops list of ‘great value stays’

With breath-taking scenery, dozens of trails for biking and hiking, and wildlife spread over more than 20,000 acres, Ohiopyle State Park ranked first among state parks across the U.S. for “great value stays” The HomeToGo 2025 State Park Index ranked the top 100 parks on affordability, ...

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