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Officials hope to reopen Washington Co. Courthouse’s front entrance by fall

Washington County officials are once again working to throw open the front doors to the courthouse with hopes the main entrance can be used by the public as soon as October. The county this week put out requests for bids to refurbish the “historical” courthouse doors on the front portico ...

Homicide charges dropped against key witness in deadly Washington shooting

All charges have been dropped against a key witness in the deadly 2022 shooting of a Washington woman after the teen cooperated with prosecutors and helped to secure convictions against the two co-defendants who fired the gunshots. Tyriq Xavier Moss, who is now 18, appeared before Judge ...

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award

Canonsburg Mayor Dave Rhome was presented the Kentucky Colonel Award during Monday’s council meeting. The highest honor bestowed by the governor of Kentucky, the award recognizes noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to community, state and nation. The award dates back to ...

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Pro Motocross makes annual visit to High Point this weekend

For the 48th consecutive year, the top motocross riders in the world will come to Mount Morris to test themselves at High Point Raceway on Father’s Day weekend. The 2025 edition of the High Point National is Saturday. It’s been a tradition on the schedule since 1977 and the Greene County ...

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Spaun shoots bogey-free round, leads the U.S. Open at Oakmont

By Doug Ferguson AP Golf Writer OAKMONT, Pa. — J.J. Spaun played a surprisingly steady hand Thursday among a wild mix of rare shots and some shockers at Oakmont, playing bogey-free on America's toughest course for a 4-under 66 and a one-shot lead in the U.S. Open. Patrick Reed made an ...

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Crow-Armstrong, Suzuki homer as Cubs edge Pirates

By Gavin Dorsey Associated Press CHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, Seiya Suzuki added a solo shot in the sixth, and the Chicago Cubs held on for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon (7-3) went 6 ...

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OP-ED: Homer City: The end of one era, dawn of the next

It is a somber sight to see towering smokestacks fall. They serve as monuments to a past era, symbols of industry and progress – until they are no longer needed. Last month, the demolition of the Homer City Generating Plant in Indiana County marked the end of a once mighty, coal-fired power ...

Living

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Could sorghum become the next superfood?

Could sorghum be the next big thing on your dinner table or restaurant menu? Farmers who grow sorghum are starting to push for that amid a changing global landscape and tariff war. China has traditionally been the biggest sorghum buyer but canceled big loads of it this year ahead of a ...

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