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The Observer-Reporter is a locally-focused media company that provides news and information for the communities we serve. The Observer Publishing Co. Acheson.

was formed on July 24,1902, by John L. (Jack) Stewart and E.F. OPC is currently owned and operated by members of the third and fourth generations of the Jack Stewart family. Thomas P. Northrop, Jack Stewart's great-grandson, is president and publisher. Our circulation reaches readers in Washington, Greene and southern Allegheny counties. In addition to Observer-Reporter, Observer Publishing Co. pu

blishes The Almanac, numerous monthly magazines and other special-interest publications, as well as several digital properties and related websites. Observer Publishing Co. has always focused on the community, whether through the pages of its newspapers or through its employee and family charitable commitments. Those include service to the Washington, Waynesburg and McMurray Rotary clubs; Washington & Jefferson and Waynesburg colleges; the United Way of Washington and Greene counties; Washington Hospital Board of Directors and Foundation; and the Washington Community Foundation, as well as numerous events and community outreach programs such as our Newspaper in Education program, which offers educators within the newspaper's circulation area the Observer-Reporter as an in-classroom tool. There is also a long commitment to the newspaper industry through its alliance with the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association and other journalism and media organizations.

07/25/2025

Last chance to nominate! 🚨

Today’s the final day to submit your picks for the Best of the Best — nominations close TONIGHT (July 25)!

This is your moment to show love to your favorite local businesses. Let’s make sure they get the recognition they deserve! 💙

Nominate now before it’s too late ➡️ https://o-rbest.com/contest #//

07/23/2025

Don’t forget to nominate! ⏰

The Best of the Best nomination round is in full swing — but it’s wrapping up soon! Make sure your favorite local businesses get the recognition they deserve before the deadline hits on July 25.

Whether it’s your favorite restaurant, doctor, pet groomer or more — every nomination counts!

Nominate now and help spotlight the businesses that make our community one of a kind. 💙

🗳️ Nominate here: https://o-rbest.com/contest #//

07/20/2025

Have you nominated your favorites yet?

There’s still time to support the businesses you love in the Best of the Best nomination round — but don’t wait too long!

Nominations close July 25, so give a shoutout to your go-to coffee shop, favorite salon, trusted roofer or that hidden gem you think deserves the spotlight.

New categories this year mean even more chances to recognize the people and places that make our community shine. Let’s show them some love! 💙🌟

Nominate now ➡️ https://o-rbest.com/contest #//

07/18/2025

Best of the Best is BACK — and it’s nomination time! 🎉

Nominate your favorite local businesses July 18-25 and help them earn the spotlight in our 9th annual Best of the Best contest! 💙

With new categories like Medical Spa, Mom & Pop Shop and Product Made in SWPA, there’s more reason than ever to show your support.

Let’s celebrate the businesses that make our community great — nominate now! 🗳️

🔗: https://o-rbest.com/contest #//

07/17/2025

The Washington Auto Mall launched their Driven by Hope program in 2024 to award Washington County nonprofits with funds to help them improve the lives of community members.

The June recipient was The Johnson-Shaw Foundation! Read about the nonprofit and their local efforts here.

Jeffrey Johnson knows firsthand the challenges and difficulties of transitioning out of the justice system. After nearly a quarter-century in and out of jail, he experienced that transition himself and now works to help others find their way in overcoming adversity and preventing recidivism. Jeffrey...

07/09/2025

🚗💙 Driven by Purpose. Powered by Community.

In 2024, Washington Auto Mall introduced the Driven by Hope program — a powerful initiative created to support Washington County nonprofits making a real difference in people’s lives.

From funding essential programs to shining a light on local heroes, the Driven by Hope committee is proud to uplift organizations that are changing our community for the better.

➡️ See the impact in action and meet the nonprofits already featured: https://www.observer-reporter.com/drivenbyhope/

06/30/2025

There’s something inspiring happening right here in Canonsburg...

Arc Human Services just opened the doors to its brand-new Smart Living Home — and it’s a game-changer.

This isn’t just a house. It’s a living, learning laboratory filled with cutting-edge assistive technology designed to help people of all abilities live more independently. 💡🏡

For over 70 years, Arc has led the way in creating inclusive communities — and this innovative home is the next bold step in that mission.

🔗 Read this sponsored native to learn more about how the Smart Living Home is transforming lives, right here in Washington County:

There’s something very exciting happening in Canonsburg. Arc Human Services, a nonprofit that has been championing inclusion and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 70 years, has just opened its groundbreaking Smart Living Home—a living learning labo...

06/18/2025

In 2024, Washington Auto Mall launched the Driven by Hope program to support local nonprofits making a real difference in Washington County.

🚗 This month’s recipient? Circle Food Pantry — a group working hard to fight hunger and uplift neighbors in need.

👏 Learn more about their impact and how this initiative is fueling change right here at home!

Melanie Wolfe remembers a time back in the 1990s when she needed some help. “I went to Community Circle Food Pantry, but back then you had to be referred through the Department of Welfare. You just didn’t go to a pantry,” recalls Wolfe, who has been Director of Operations at Community Circle F...

05/29/2025

Meet Chandra Dyne, the powerhouse behind Blueprints’ Women, Infants, and Children Program — a leader who turned a classroom moment into a career dedicated to nourishing families and building brighter futures.

💙 Discover how her passion for health, development, and human connection is changing lives across Washington, Greene, and parts of West Virginia.

👉 Read her story now!

This article is part of a month-long series spotlighting the people behind Blueprints, a nonprofit organization working to eliminate poverty through impactful community programs in Washington County, Greene County, and parts of West Virginia. To learn more about Blueprints, go to myblueprints.org. B...

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The Observer-Reporter was formed on July 24,1902, by John L. (Jack) Stewart and E.F. Acheson. The O-R is currently owned and operated by members of the third and fourth generations of the Jack Stewart family. Thomas P. Northrop, Jack Stewart's great-grandson, is president and publisher. Our circulation reaches readers in Washington, Greene and southern Allegheny counties. In addition to The Observer-Reporter, the company publishes The Almanac, numerous monthly magazines and other special-interest publications, as well as several digital properties and related websites. The Observer-Reporter has always focused on the community, whether through the pages of its newspapers or through its employee and family charitable commitments. Those include service to the Washington, Waynesburg and McMurray Rotary clubs; Washington & Jefferson and Waynesburg colleges; the United Way of Washington and Greene counties; Washington Hospital Board of Directors and Foundation; and the Washington Community Foundation, as well as numerous events and community outreach programs such as our Newspaper in Education program, which offers educators within the newspaper's circulation area The Observer-Reporter as an in-classroom tool. There is also a long commitment to the newspaper industry through its alliance with the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association and other journalism and media organizations.