Here is a look back at the Observer-Reporter’s top 10 news stories of 2025. 1. Local retail in store for sweeping changes The face of retail changed dramatically in Washington County in 2025, with two ...

The president’s unwillingness to acknowledge the high cost of living is often said to repeat former President Joe Biden’s mistake. That, too, is false. Part of the McClatchy Media Network ...

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