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Seniors to compete in America 250 history trivia contest

June 16, 2026 1 min read

Local seniors will put their knowledge of history to the test during the America 250 History Trivia Contest this week. The competition at the Trinity High School Auditorium in North Franklin Township will feature seven teams representing senior centers from throughout Washington County as they compete in a spirited contest focused on the history and founding of both the United States and Washington County. The event, which will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, is designed to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, while also encouraging community engagement, lifelong learning and friendly competition among older adults. Former county commissioner Bracken Burns will serve as ...

A life of service

June 16, 20265 min read

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in a monthlong series of profiles of the people who live and work in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties, in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. If anyone’s biked down the Great Allegheny Passage trail near Connellsville or walked along the West ...

Community calendar

Garden club meeting The Martha Washington Garden Club will meet on June 16 at noon at Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington. The speaker will be member Vina McLeod Rudolph on the topic of flower show table artistry. Please note that at 10 a.m., there will be a pre-meeting workshop on flower show table artistry, functional table for one and al fresco dining led by Sue Liusi and Vina McLeod Rudolph. To reserve a seat, please contact washpa.wordpress.com/contact. Yard sale Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, will host a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19 and 20. Those who bring their own table and set up outside will be charged ...