Paul Paterra is an editor for the Scottdale Independent-Observer, focusing on local news in Pennsylvania, particularly in the Washington area. He writes articles covering a range of topics, including community events, local businesses, education, and social issues.
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Washington School Directors voted to rescind an agreement with the city of Washington to renovate the Colt League baseball field at Washington Park.
The Char House Highrise for the Elderly in Charleroi received a $4.5 million facelift, and a ceremony was held Wednesday to celebrate the improvements. The project, which began in February 2023, included replacement of major electrical, plumbing and sanitary sewer systems; new common area flooring and painting, and renovations to the community room kitchen, which […]
Since the former Mon Valley Hospital affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare in October 2021, services have been expanded and new specialties introduced. “When the affiliation happened, we identified many opportunities to help the hospital provide more services to the community,” explained Mark Norman, chief operating officer for Penn Highlands Healthcare. “We made a commitment to […]
Numerous area fire departments were called to Monessen early Sunday morning to battle a blaze at two vacant city buildings, one of which was destroyed. Monessen Fire Chief Delmar Hepple said crews were dispatched at 3:31 p.m. to 513 Rostraver St. Some of the fire did spread to 515 Rostraver St. “I arrived to find […]
“We deserve answers,” said Shannon Harden, Whoolery's cousin. “We're all hurting. Everyone that loved her, we're all here together. We deserve justice.”
By: Paul Paterra
The executive director of Freedom Transit asked the Washington City Council Monday for authorization of $110,709 to match transportation funding provided by the state for the next fiscal year.
From Washington, D.C., to Washington, Pa., AMVETS Charities is moving its national headquarters to Southwestern Pennsylvania, where it also will offer transitional housing for veterans in crisis. In March, AMVETS Charities was the highest bidder in an auction for the former Laboratory Elementary School, owned by Trinity Area School District, at 99 Manse St. in […]
The California Area School District has received a federal grant that will allow for an after-school program for at-risk elementary students for the next five school years.
Chocolate lovers, look no further than Monongahela to satisfy those sweet cravings next weekend and perhaps pick up a treat or two for mom.
In 2014, Jack Burt and a couple of his friends wanted to do something to remember their friend Stephen Breese, who was killed in a car crash, and also help Breese's wife and infant daughter.
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