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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: We’d like to take this opportunity to give a shout-out to Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski, whose unflagging commitment to the youth in our region serves as an inspiration to all. Many know Mary Jo for her “Ask Mary Jo” column that appears weekly in this newspaper. She wears plenty of ...

EDITORIAL: Offer empathy, not judgment

The fights next door are loud. Sometimes they happen often; other times there are weeks or months between them. No matter the frequency, the pattern remains the same: An argument. A scream. A thump. Tears. The neighbors hear it all, but don’t help. Instead, they raise their eyebrows, shake ...

Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: Kudos to Connor Basinger and the Connellsville hockey team. Basinger, a freshman, sparkled in his first varsity game by recording a hat trick in the Falcons' 4-2 victory over Central Valley at CFS Bank Arena in Rostraver Township last Thursday. Basinger's first goal was unassisted ...

Do more than wear pink this October

If todayĢƵ pink newspaper isn’t enough of a reminder, we’re dedicating this space to drive home an important message: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Why should you care? Because had it not been for the early detection campaignĢƵ inception 40 years ago, a loved one – your ...

Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: After a two-year hiatus of the marker program, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) will erect a new historical plaque to commemorate the 1786 Whiskey Riot. While the location is not yet known, the recognition highlights a significant chapter in Washington County ...

EDITORIAL: Charleroi deserves some answers

Much like the iconic Thunderbolt roller coaster at PittsburghĢƵ Kennywood Park, the past year has been packed with stomach-dropping dips for the Charleroi community. The ride has been a bumpy one, rife with uncertainty and unfulfilled pledges, particularly for the 250-plus employees of the ...