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Observer-Reporter Community 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.

Congratulations to our 2026 Autism Awareness Month Contest winner, Katherine! 💙🧩Thank you to everyone who participated a...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Autism Awareness Month Contest winner, Katherine! 💙🧩

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us recognize and celebrate Autism Awareness Month throughout our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to help spread awareness, acceptance, and support for individuals and families impacted by autism.

A special thank you to Penn Highlands Healthcare, in affiliation with Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism, for sponsoring this year’s contest and helping make this initiative possible!

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Did you know millions of people are impacted by asthma and seasonal allergies...
05/18/2026

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Did you know millions of people are impacted by asthma and seasonal allergies each year? Understanding symptoms, triggers, and treatment options can help you and your family breathe a little easier.

Check out this important sponsored article from WVU Medicine, Recognizing Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month to learn more about recognizing symptoms, managing conditions, and when it may be time to seek medical care.

For the Appalachian region, spring doesn’t just mean warmer weather and blooming trees; it also marks the return of sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, skin reactions, and sinus pressure. May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and WVU Medicine is emphasizing the importance of recognizing allergy...

Congratulations to our Small Business Week Sweepstakes winner, Michelle! ✨🎉Thank you to everyone who entered and helped...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to our Small Business Week Sweepstakes winner, Michelle! ✨🎉

Thank you to everyone who entered and helped us celebrate Small Business Week by supporting and recognizing the incredible local businesses that help our communities thrive. Small businesses are the heart of our towns, and we loved highlighting them throughout the week! ✨

Congratulations to our Nurses Appreciation Week Contest winners, Cassidy Rae Ardeno and Nate Bakaitis!Thank you both for...
05/16/2026

Congratulations to our Nurses Appreciation Week Contest winners, Cassidy Rae Ardeno and Nate Bakaitis!

Thank you both for your hard work, compassion, and dedication to caring for others within our community. Nurses make a difference every single day, and we are grateful for everything you do 💙

A huge thank you as well to everyone who submitted nominations and helped us celebrate the incredible nurses throughout our region during Nurses Appreciation Week ✨

Special thanks to UPMC Washington for sponsoring this year’s contest and helping us recognize these deserving healthcare heroes!

With decades of combined experience dedicated to strengthening children, youth, and families throughout our region, Gwen...
05/12/2026

With decades of combined experience dedicated to strengthening children, youth, and families throughout our region, Gwendolyn Davis and Crystal Rivera continue to make an incredible impact within our communities through compassionate leadership and service.

Blueprints wants to congratulate these two incredible women on their new leadership roles within the organization!

Read the article here:

Blueprints is proud to announce the promotions of two longtime leaders within the organization, Gwendolyn Davis and Crystal Rivera, whose combined decades of service have made a lasting impact on children, youth and families throughout the region. Davis and Rivera have each dedicated their careers t...

Do you know a nurse who goes above and beyond? 💙It’s time to show them some love during Nurses Appreciation Week! 🩺✨Nomi...
05/12/2026

Do you know a nurse who goes above and beyond? 💙

It’s time to show them some love during Nurses Appreciation Week! 🩺✨

Nominate a hardworking nurse for a chance to win a $150 Visa gift card to treat themselves (because they deserve it!) Whether they’ve made a difference in your life or someone you love, this is your chance to say THANK YOU 💙

👉 https://www.observer-reporter.com/nursesweek

This contest is sponsored by UPMC Washington!

And the winner of this year’s Observer-Reporter Mutt Madness is… Baby Totterdale 🎉🐾Thank you to everyone who voted, shar...
05/09/2026

And the winner of this year’s Observer-Reporter Mutt Madness is… Baby Totterdale 🎉🐾

Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and showed love to all of our amazing pups along the way! This year's competition was incredible and filled with some seriously adorable contenders! 💛

Do you know a nurse who goes above and beyond? 💙It’s time to show them some love during Nurses Appreciation Week! 🩺✨Nomi...
05/06/2026

Do you know a nurse who goes above and beyond? 💙

It’s time to show them some love during Nurses Appreciation Week! 🩺✨

Nominate a hardworking nurse for a chance to win a $150 Visa gift card to treat themselves (because they deserve it!)

Whether they’ve made a difference in your life or someone you love, this is your chance to say THANK YOU 💙

👉 https://www.observer-reporter.com/nursesweek

This contest is sponsored by UPMC Washington!

It’s Small Business Week… and we’re shining a spotlight on the local businesses that keep our community strong — and now...
05/03/2026

It’s Small Business Week… and we’re shining a spotlight on the local businesses that keep our community strong — and now it’s your chance to join in the fun!

Enter our Small Business Week Sweepstakes today for a chance to win an exclusive prize pack! Also, consider supporting these small business (plus, your favorites!) this week!

Winner will be announced in the Observer-Reporter on May 14, 2026. Enter now and help us celebrate the small businesses that make a big impact 💙 🏆

observer-reporter.com/smallbusinessweek

Launched in 2024, Washington Auto Mall's Driven by Hope initiative is dedicated to uplifting the nonprofits working ever...
05/01/2026

Launched in 2024, Washington Auto Mall's Driven by Hope initiative is dedicated to uplifting the nonprofits working every day to make Washington County a better place.

Whether it’s funding life-changing programs or honoring the unsung heroes among us, this program shines a light on the organizations moving our community forward.

Learn more about the previously selected non-profits here: https://www.observer-reporter.com/drivenbyhope/

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