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Seniors to compete in America 250 history trivia contest
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 ...
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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 ...
Iron, culture and the Little Steel Strike
June 15, 20268 min read
Editor’s note: At the beginning of the 20th century, America began a period of industrial growth. One of the cities at the epicenter of that growth was Youngstown, Ohio, a city that became synonymous with steel production and America’s fortunes. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – It was June 19, 1937, ...
Wesley Family Services celebrates foster grandparents
June 15, 20262 min read
Local nonprofit and community leaders gathered last week to celebrate the dedication of Wesley Family Services’ volunteers for their Foster Grandparents Program. The annual recognition luncheon drew more than 100 attendees to the Hilton Garden Inn in Southpointe on Friday morning for an ...
Parade kicks off Juneteenth celebration in Washington
June 13, 20261 min read
Washington kicked off its annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday with a parade down Main Street led by numerous local organizations and dignitaries. The parade ended at the pavilions on South Main Street, where the festivities included food and entertainment. The Juneteenth holiday celebrates ...
Wild Things sweep FL’s weekly awards
June 15, 2026 2 min read
For the first time in eight years, the Wild Things have swept the Frontier League’s weekly player awards. Lefthander Kobe Foster, who tossed the fourth no-hitter in the franchise’s 24 seasons on Friday night against New Jersey, was named the Frontier League’s Pitcher of the Week on ...
West Virginia, Troy back in must-win territory
June 15, 2026 4 min read
OMAHA, Neb. — There is the unfortunate feeling of being one game away from elimination now for West Virginia in the College World Series. It is not exactly an uncomfortable feeling for a group that was in the exact same position just two weeks ago in Morgantown, when the Mountaineers bounced ...
Community partnerships have been backbone of PONY’s success
June 15, 2026 9 min read
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part of a series of articles about the 75th anniversary of PONY Baseball Inc., leading up to the Pony League World Series in August. “Without them, no way! – Lew Hays, co-author, “Pony Tales & Diamond Dust.” By John Sacco Contributing writer The quote ...