Dr. Rueben Brock grew up hearing his friends and teachers repeatedly make the same observation, “Well, Rueben is just different.” What they, including Brock, did not know is that he is autistic. Brock is now 48 now, and was only diagnosed four years ago. The Canonsburg resident is a ...
Samantha Sepe of Canonsburg was named Miss Ole Miss at the University of Mississippi. The senior partnered with the university’s William Magee Center, an on-campus center which is a resource for students for drug and alcohol awareness, mental health and well-being. She raised $6,543 during ...
For Canonsburg residents, every day is, arguably, a beautiful day in the neighborhood, but Saturday is shaping up to be especially lovely. On that day, WQED will transform Canonsburg into Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, as part of its 10th annual Be My Neighbor Day celebration. “We’re so ...
I’m writing to support Jeffreys Drug Store in Canonsburg. There’s a lot to be said about a neighborhood pharmacist having a personal relationship with his customers. Jeffreys has served families in this area for 27 years. Even after living away for years and returning to this area, I ...
Thank you, Observer-Reporter, for the news in two recent articles. In one article, the federal government announced $83 million being put toward air quality monitoring. In another article, it was reported that the federal government announced $4 billion for capping gas and oil wells ...
Former professional wrestler Mike Jones was a “bonafide character,” according to his friend Mark Charles III. The description was apt for a man who, to pro wrestling fans, is best known for his role as the bodyguard Virgil in the WWE. “He definitely had his own drummer,” Charles said ...
