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Driver accused of leading police on rush-hour chase through Peters, North Strabane

A Carroll Township man is accused of leading police on a chase in Peters Township and North Strabane during Friday evening’s rush hour while briefly driving the wrong way on Route 19 and later crashing into at least two police cars. A state police trooper was driving north on Route 19 near Linden Road about 5:15 p.m. when he noticed a vehicle matching the description of a wanted man, who was identified in court documents as 55-year-old Frank Cope Jr. Police attempted to stop Cope, but he continued driving north on Route 19 before turning onto Galley Road and then cutting through a parking lot leading to Waterdam Road, according to court documents. Police said Cope then turned left ...

Suspect won't face death penalty in Peters Township's teen killing

The 18-year-old man accused of killing his teenage girlfriend and then allegedly stashing her body away in her SUV with the help of his mom will not face the possibility of the death penalty if convicted. Royce Joel Moser appeared Tuesday morning in the Washington County Courthouse for his ...

Trial begins for former Greene DA, lead detective

The trial for a former Greene County district attorney and his lead detective accused of misusing their power to investigate and pursue charges against Russo’s political opponents got underway Tuesday morning. David Russo, 49, of Waynesburg, and Zachary Sams, 42, of McDonald, both appeared ...

Community calendar

Retirees meeting AFSCME Retiree Local 8402 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Sarris Library, Canonsburg. Dine and donate A Mon Valley Paws dine and donate event will take place throughout the entire month of October (Thursday-Sunday) at Felicia’s Restaurant, 450 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen. The spaghetti dinner includes salad, bread, meatballs and coffee or a soft drink. Call 724-314-6571 to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available at the MVP Office located in the Pet Supplies Plus-Belle Vernon store. For additional information, please visit our website, monvalleypaws.com. Clemente talk Westminster Presbyterian Church will hold its free speaker series from 7 to 8 p.m. ...

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Struggling Penn State seeking answers with Michigan looming

STATE COLLEGE – Even though Penn State's results don't show it, Matt Campbell believes his team is making progress. With a trip to Michigan looming, the Penn State coach would like to see more. Campbell is looking to his offensive line to help develop some semblance of an on-field ...

J-M grad Gustovich hired as Rockets’ boys basketball coach

In 2015 Nick Gustovich was having the time of his life, playing basketball for Jefferson-Morgan. He recalled being in a playoff game against Cornell, which featured Dane Jackson, who went on to have a six-year career in the NFL. Now he hopes to create similar memories for the current ...

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Penguins’ road trip begins with loss to Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night in Connor Bedard's first game of the season. Spencer Knight made 24 saves as Chicago improved to 1-1 on a seven-game homestand. Patrick ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: The time to get AI right is now

As recently as early summer, artificial intelligence, or AI, was far from the center of public concern or worry. Now, it's at center stage, though to many it remains a mystery. During a recent class reunion, a friend confided that AI was a head-scratcher. "I don't know anything about it," he ...

Living

Rain gardens help handle today’s downpours

Scientists say we should expect more extreme weather events, which can often mean heavy rain and floods. One way to protect your garden and yard is to create a rain garden. Rain gardens are depressed beds planted with thirsty native perennials and shrubs. Situate them in a spot where water ...

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