The coronavirus pandemic is having numerous numerous effects on economies, Gary Boatman writes in his weekly Your Financial Future column.
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Eyeballs peek out from leafy branches. Gnomes sprout from landscaped areas. A totem pole of colorful animals and a web of yarn-adorned hoops greet visitors to the Washington Farmers Market.
A Washington native, who is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, is currently serving aboard a Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine.
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Q. I’m 73 years old and having feelings like a 17-year-old. “Richard” and I were an item in high school. It ended when my mother would no longer let me see him. I didn’t know why at the time. Many years later, I figured out why; but it’s complicated and has no bearing on what’s going on now.…
Managing your credit score is a credible endeavor, Bob Hollick writes in his biweekly column.
One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and adult African Americans are 20% more likely to experience mental health issues compared to the general population.
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Q. I feel some days I just can’t handle our society and the cruelty of men and women toward other humans or defenseless animals. My life has been full of neglect, disrespect, abuse (mental and physical) and loneliness, so I’m accustomed to it. However, when I hear a story about people neglec…
Shoppers visiting the Belle Vernon Walmart Friday through Sunday can purchase and drop off requested items at Salvation Army Monessen Corp. collection bins at the front of the store as part of a “Stuff the Bus” initiative for students in need throughout the area.
Pennsylvania State Treasurer Joe Torsella called on Gilead Wednesday to reconsider its pricing of a breakthrough treatment of COVID-19, called remdesivir.
Justin D. Boardley of Arlington, Wash., has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Washington Air National Guard. Lt. Col. Boardley is the…
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It is time to come together and support local businesses, Jamie Protin writes in his weekly column.
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Q. My husband and I have been following the recommendations for protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19 in recent months. Although we’ve missed seeing our kids and our grandchildren, we’ve stuck to our guns on this, even as others around us have begun to take a more relaxed approach. W…
As summer grilling season sets in, Americans grab their tongs to take advantage of backyard barbecue opportunities.
With many families spending more time than usual at home, scratch cooking trends are popular among home chefs. From homemade sourdough to elaborate multi-course dinners, the kitchen has become a place for creativity for many.
Comforting family meals are a tradition in many homes with time spent around the table sharing stories and laughs while enjoying great food. These meals can include lavish or complicated recipes, but you can also enjoy dinner with loved ones by turning to easy-to-make dishes that still follo…
EQT Corporation’s recently donated $210,000 to local first responders. The donations were made to 21 volunteer fire departments identified as a primary first responder in the company’s current operations areas.
Washington is still the leader of the pack at the pump, with the region's lowest gasoline prices for a fourth consecutive week, AAA East Central reported.
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Kim Temas is a licensed practical nurse at The Greenery in Canonsburg.
Vintage "base ball" will be returning to Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Aug. 22.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is celebrating tomato and garlic Aug. 24--27.
The WPXI 2020 Holiday Parade has been canceled.
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Q. I have been with my husband for 23 years now, married for the last eight. A year ago, I found out that my husband had been communicating with an old high school girlfriend without my knowledge. They ran into each other seven years ago and had been talking daily. He used his work phone so …
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The Veterans Breakfast Club, headed by Mt. Lebanon resident Todd DePastion, hosts a virtual ‘Dinner and a Show with MREs’ with reviews of assorted varieties.
The Steven Bradley Ward Foundation donated 100 brand new pairs of headphones to Washington Salvation Army’s Back to School effort. Families in need of back-to-school help can apply online or stop in to the office to fill out a paper form. Donations of back-to-school supplies are also current…
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Q. Every year, my sister organizes a family reunion, which is held at a local botanical garden the weekend after Labor Day. She reserves the location and coordinates the food. There are usually 60-70 people, and the adults are assigned to “setup,” “serving” or “tear-down/cleanup” crews.
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Q. My letter about how to deal with my wife about getting a second dog made it in your column. I never in my wildest dreams ever thought it would! This is a nightmare right out of a TV sitcom whereby the husband does something stupid that publicly humiliates his wife, and their neighbors and…
Precision Marshall continues to show its steely resolve under new owners.
Editor’s note: This is a weekly series focusing on the importance of buying local.
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Heather Czerpak, on the staff of MedVet Pittsburgh, is among 10 finalists in the seventh annual American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare.
The following property transfers were recorded the week of July 16 in the Greene County Recorder of Deeds:
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In the most unique Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant since the annual event was first held 42 years ago, a Waynesburg teen was crowned 2020 Miss Rain Day.
Be on guard against an outbreak of coronavirus-related ID scams, Gary Boatman writes in his weekly Your Financial Future column.
Luann and Kerry Seifen, of Canonsburg, started giving out bags of food and clothing to people in need a couple years ago, after Luann had witnessed a woman on the side of a roadway holding up a sign that asked for help.
The California Area School District Foundation awarded a total of $8,550 in scholarship to 15 graduating seniors at California Area High School. The awardees are as follows:
The 5th annual 5K run, sponsored by Northwood Charitable Foundation and benefiting Washington City Misson’s Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House is going completely virtual this year, but the organization is having a kickoff ceremony at City Mission, 84 West Wheeling Street, Washington, at 9 a.…
Q. What is the protocol when a dear friend repeatedly uses an incorrect word or incorrectly pronounces something when speaking to you? For instance, recently, my friend was speaking of the proper “protocol” for visiting a doctor’s office (under these pandemic conditions), but she said “porta…
Dennis Smiddle, owner of a playground maintenance company Fans of Play, recently started a nonprofit called Fans 4 Help.
The American Red Cross is calling on recovered COVID-19 patients to help others who are battling the virus.
As promised, more good news from our Virtual Summer Camps.
Elmer Brown of McDonald celebrated his 100th birthday July 25 with a party of family and friends.
Eva K. Bowlby Public Library in Waynesburg will now offer contactless delivery of library materials.
A Penn State Extension webinar series on Food plots, which runs through Aug. 19, will help hunters who are now planting or plan to plant food plots in the future. There is a $10 fee to participate in each of the weekly webinars, and preregistration is required. The presentations will be held…
Q. I have been dating this guy for almost nine months, and we often talk about getting married. Yet, I find myself preoccupied with a small thing: He doesn’t accept my friend requests on Facebook. Several times now, I have sent him a friend request, and it hasn’t been accepted. After three d…
Pittsburgh-based investment firm Hefren-Tillotson has doubled its office space in Southpointe.
Washington still has lowest the gasoline prices in Western Pennsylvania, AAA East Central reported.
A united Mon Valley can be an engine that gets things on track, Jamie Protin writes in his weekly column.
As families spend more time at home, Americans are finding comfort in a surprising source: bread. In fact, a 20-year trend of declining grain food consumption has been reversed.
Introducing kids to unfamiliar flavors doesn’t have to be a frightful experience. Getting creative and taking cues from some beloved characters may be all it takes for families to explore produce in a new way and discover how delicious, satisfying and enjoyable fresh fruits and vegetables can be.
With more time spent in the kitchen, people are increasingly looking to different ingredients for inspiration. That includes seafood – sales of canned and frozen seafood are 37% higher than last year, according to IRI Worldwide.
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