Q. Recently, we had new neighbors move in beside us. They are extremely nice people, and we like them very much. However, there is one problem: They drop in unannounced.
St. Benedict the Abbot Church in Peters Township is hosting a craft and vendor show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Pope Benedict Activity Center.
Rogersville United Methodist Church will host a community dinner at Fellowship Hall Oct. 25. The meal will include a choice of fish or chicken fillet sandwich, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, a dessert and beverage. The dinner is free, but donations will be accepted. Carryout will be avail…
Peters Township High School presents the fall play “Clue” at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26, with a matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday. The family-friendly mystery is directed by Kelly Barefoot and Gina Duffy. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults, and are sold only at the door.
Local truck dealership, Hill International Trucks, is set to host a career exploration day at Trinity High School beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
"Mummies of the World: The Exhibition" is at the Carnegie Science Center through April.
100 Objects: An ongoing series about artifacts that are part of the Washington County Historical Society's collection.
100 Objects: An ongoing series about objects in the Washington County Historical Society collection.
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Q. Please remind your readers how important it is to RSVP. My 6-year-old granddaughter was so excited about her birthday party and having her friends come over. My daughter sent invitations with instructions to RSVP. My granddaughter’s best friend’s mom said she would come but would need to …
Charlie and Bob Roche of Mt. Lebanon announce the engagement of their daughter, Bridget, to Rory Vaughan, son of Colleen and Thomas Vaughan of…
Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 4 yo 7 p.m. Oct. 26. The menu will include spaghetti, homemade meatballs, Mancini Bread, cole slaw, beverages and homemade desserts. Price is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under.
A new owner has remodeled and reopened the venerable Rabe Funeral Home in Donora.
The following property transfers have been recorded in the Greene County Recorder of Deeds office the week of Oct. 10:
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Q. I would like to use your column as a platform to urge everyone reading to get a flu shot. I was one of those individuals who always thought that I did not need to get a shot for a variety of reasons: “I am healthy. I wash my hands often and avoid touching my face and never rub my eyes or …
Kelly Kuhn, who has been a physical therapist for 18 years, is bringing telehealth to her profession.
In his biweekly column, Bob Hollick discusses how how whole and term life insurance policies work.
Washington High School Science teacher Jim Tiano said he sees “a lot of untapped talent in my students.”
The Sonny Pugar Memorial Inc. is presenting its 16th Annual Rhythms of Life Fundraising Concert Oct. 24. The concert benefits the program “Music Smiles” – Live Music in Caring Places. The program funds live performances by professional musicians in area health facilities. The all-ages concer…
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Q. I live in the Midwest. My husband and I have a good friend who dines with us quite often, usually once or twice a week, as well as on holidays. She is a longtime friend. The problem is this: She never brings anything with her when asked to dinner. She never asks us to her place for a meal…
In observance of breast cancer awareness month, 84 Lumber donated 20 gift baskets to Allegheny Health Network’s Canonsburg Hospital. 84 Lumber stopped by the hospital Monday to drop off the baskets to AHN staff and volunteers. The baskets, which will be raffled off to all those receiving a m…
Students run or walk a one-mile course to raise money, thanks to sponsors, on behalf of their academic institution.
Shop around when renewing property, casualty insurance, Gary Boatman writes in his weekly Your Financial Future column.
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Q. I read your column almost every morning, and I’d love to hear your advice on my situation. I am 20 years old. I’ll be turning 21 this December. (Yippee!) My first real boyfriend and I have been off and on the last six years. Even at our young age, we used drugs, but both have succeeded in…
The Greene County Photography Club will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 22, at Waynesburg Bible Chapel located on Greene St. Club members Dave Richter and Chuck Beyer will present this month’s program. Members are reminded to bring three photos for this month’s photo challenge, which is “trees.” New mem…
State Rep. Pam Snyder, Greene/Fayette/Washington, is launching her annual winter clothing drive to help local families in need.
Bethel Park lost 17 percent of its tree cover from 2010-15, according to a study by the environmental nonprofit group Tree Pittsburgh. So students at Neil Armstrong Middle School helped to plant 20 October glory maples.
Friends and families gathered at the Yoney Pavilion in Canonsburg’s Town Park for the second-annual community bonfire Sunday evening. From 6 to 8 p.m., people hung out around a large bonfire and roasted marshmallows at a smaller one. Snacks, drinks and s’mores were provided.
McDonald Borough held a tree planting alongside the Allegheny County Conservation District, Allegheny Watershed Alliance and Lower Chartiers Watershed Association Oct. 5 at Heritage Park.
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Q. My son was married eight months ago and now lives on the other side of the country. During their courtship, engagement and wedding, I did everything I could to be friends with his wife. I bought her a rehearsal dinner dress, which she approved of at first. I helped her dress for the dinne…
The Greene County Veteran’s Council is commemorating the 65th anniversary of Veteran’s Day with a parade on Nov. 9 in downtown Waynesburg.
The next show of Little Lake Theatre Co.'s 71st Season "Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward is set to debut.
Jefferson Township Historical Society, Eldersville, will have its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Oct. 19 in the White Church building located on Fire Road across from the fire hall. The event’s guest speaker will be Tony Lavorgne, noted author, researcher and podcaster of the paranormal. He has …
The Observer-Reporter has compiled a list of trick- or-treat times for municipalities in the newspaper’s coverage area. If your community is not included in this listing, contact newsroom@observer-reporter.com with the date and time of trick-or- treat festivities.
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Dear Annie: When I lost our son to suicide in 2012, there were no words to take away the pain. I understood that clumsy attempts to console were well-intended and appreciated the intent.
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A Monongahela pharmacy sold the winning Match 6 ticket Saturday worth $740,000.
Gasoline prices dipped slightly in Washington and across Western Pennsylvania this week, AAA East Central has reported.
California University of Pennsylvania held its second Vulcan Fest Homecoming Weekend Oct. 11-13.
Local nonagenarians and centenarians guests gather for food and socialization.
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Q. My neighbor has a huge tree growing squarely in the middle of her yard. The tree is so big that a limb crashed down and broke part of a fence I share with another neighbor. I was left with the repair and the cleanup. When I mentioned this situation and my safety concern to the neighbor wi…
Greene County Chamber of Commerce has begun planning the 2019 Downtown Waynesburg Christmas Parade to be held beginning at 2 p.m. Dec. 7.
American Legion Deputy Commander of District 25 John Kramer presents a plaque to Commander Chuck Snyder of McDonald Post 485, the Pennsylvania American Legion acknowledging the McDonald Post’s first-place award for community service in Pennsylvania. Pictured in the back row are Paul Belak, B…
The Martha Washington Garden Club will hold its next meeting at 12:30 p.m. today at Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 33 Manse St.,Washington, PA 15301.The meeting will follow a light lunch. The meeting’s speaker is scheduled to be David Kucherawy, 2012 MWGC Horticultural Excellence Award Winn…
The First Medical Company of Vietnam Veterans donated $1,040 in the memory of Carolyn G. Bundash to The Wig Salon located in the Charles L. & Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Regional Cancer Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Carolyn is the late wife of Vietnam veteran Michael Bundash III. She…
Waynesburg Lions Club will hold its annual Halloween parade at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24.
Washington Health System Women’s Center received a number of care baskets for women who are battling breast cancer. The donor, 84 Lumber, hand delivered the baskets to staff at the WHS Women’s Center and explained how they were honored to stand with countless others this month in raising awa…
100 Objects: An ongoing series about objects in the Washington County Historical Society collection.
100 Objects: An ongoing series about artifacts that are part of the Washington County Historical Society's collection.
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Q. I guess my question is more just about the state of my life. I went to great schools, played college sports, got married to a wonderful woman, and we have four terrific children. We live in a nice house.
The county jail recently partnered with the Greene County Historical Society and Museum to honor those buried at the Poor Farm Cemetery. The burial site shares land with the jail on a hilltop overlooking Rolling Meadows Road in Waynesburg.
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