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Cumberland Township woman accused of animal cruelty

An officer with the Humane Society of Greene County charged a woman Thursday after two dogs were found living in unsafe conditions in her home. Lois Pust, 52, of Cumberland Township, faces felonies of aggravated cruelty to animals, as well as misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and ...

Four-day school week?

School districts in Pennsylvania are now allowed to have classes four days a week instead of the traditional five-day school week, but it probably won’t happen anytime soon locally. Legislation signed into law in December 2023 amended the Pennsylvania School Code to eliminate the ...

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After 31 seasons, Bertagnolli retires as Cal’s softball coach

CALIFORNIA – Rick Bertagnolli, who coached the women’s softball program at PennWest California for 31 years and guided the Vulcans to a pair of NCAA Division II national championships, announced his retirement Monday. The stunning move comes six weeks before California is scheduled to ...

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Steelers are running in place, with no solution in sight

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — T.J. Watt checked his phone, stuck his hands in his pockets, took a breath and looked up, girding himself for the questions he knew would come. Eight years into his pro career, the Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker has become all too ...

PAC football opts for 8-game conference schedule

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com The NCAA Division III football season ended a little more than a week ago. But the Presidents Athletic Conference has set forth its plan for the 2025 football season. Initially, the PAC was set to operate a 12-team, ...

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OP-ED: What will Oz and Kennedy bring to health care?

Before transitioning from music to health care, as a student, we learned about the works of composers like Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, and Bela Bartok. These men contributed uniquely to the evolving musical landscape with their creative works. Schoenberg, for example, revolutionized ...

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Study shows most pregnant women at risk for iron deficiency

A new study is shedding light on iron deficiency in pregnancy, which can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby. Research shows most pregnant women are at risk for iron deficiency, with 4 out of 5 becoming iron-deficient by their third trimester. The study, recently published ...

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