http://www.observer-reporter.com/section/?template=rss&mime=xml All Stories en-us Copyright - Observer Publishing Company 2013 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/BREAKING/130529821&source=RSS SCRANTON (AP) – Authorities say a man being sought in the slaying of a college student in northeastern Pennsylvania was taken into custody in New York state. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:13:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/BREAKING/130529821&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0402/130529822&source=RSS OTTAWA – After a win in Game 3, the Ottawa Senators are confident they can tie their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:02:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0402/130529822&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0403/130529823&source=RSS PITTSBURGH – The sweat continually dripped off Troy Polamalu’s forehead and into his eyes on this bright, sunny day. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0403/130529823&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/SPORTS04/130529824&source=RSS LOVES PARK, Ill. – The Washington Wild Things erupted for six runs over the first three innings, cracked 11 hits and took advantage of an error-prone Rockford on the way to a 10-0 victory Tuesday at Aviator Stadium. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/SPORTS04/130529824&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/SPORTS04/130529825&source=RSS RENTON, Wash. – The Seattle Seahawks have waived backup quarterback Josh Portis a day after news surfaced of his arrest for driving under the influence earlier this month. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130522/SPORTS04/130529825&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS04/130529826&source=RSS BOSTON – The NFL will celebrate its 50th Super Bowl in northern California, where its newest, most high-tech venue is being built. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:59:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS04/130529826&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS01/130529827&source=RSS Allison Hurley had a hat trick and three assists, Sarah Bootman scored two goals and contributed two assists, and the Peters Township girls lacrosse team advanced to the WPIAL Division I championship game with a 9-7 win over Pine-Richland in the semifinal round Tuesday at North Hills High School. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS01/130529827&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS/130529828&source=RSS NEW YORK – ESPN is cutting its workforce, the latest Disney division to reduce staff. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:57:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS/130529828&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS04/130529829&source=RSS NEW YORK (AP) – Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:57:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS04/130529829&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS04/130529830&source=RSS VIRGINIA WATER, England – Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don’t like each other, and they’re making no effort to disguise their feelings. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:56:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS04/130529830&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS04/130529831&source=RSS NEW YORK – Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:56:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/SPORTS04/130529831&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/NEWS02/130529832&source=RSS WAYNESBURG – Central Greene school board has approved a tentative budget for the 2013-14 school year that includes a possible 0.594-mill tax increase. The increase, along with using $995,593 from the fund balance and debt service, would enable the district to balance its budget. However, board members emphasized this is just a proposal and... Tue, 21 May 2013 23:51:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/NEWS02/130529832&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/COLUMN0104/130529845&source=RSS Chris Mary knew the time for him to give up his head coaching position on Canon-McMillan High School’s wrestling team had arrived when his 3-year-old daughter Ava Marie had a question for him. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:51:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/COLUMN0104/130529845&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/NEWS02/130529834&source=RSS CARMICHAELS – The Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club recently honored the 2012-13 Girls of the Month at its annual May dinner at the Fairdale Inn in Carmichaels. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:50:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/NEWS02/130529834&source=RSS http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/NEWS02/130529835&source=RSS WAYNESBURG – The county Department of Recreation will offer swimming lessons at Alpha Aquatic Center in Waynesburg and Carmichaels Pool in Carmichaels. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:50:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130521/NEWS02/130529835&source=RSS