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Canonsburg begins search for new borough manager

Canonsburg is looking for a new borough manager after the death of Billie Bilko, who had been in the position since September. Bilko, 63, died July 1. Before being appointed borough manager, Bilko served as finance manager and assistant borough manager during her first three years with the borough. “She came to us as the finance director and did such a wonderful job there that elevated her to borough manager,” said Rich Russo, council president. “She was doing a fabulous job as borough manager.” Russo said a committee will be formed to find a replacement when council meets July 14. “We’re looking at a minimum of about a month,” Russo said, of the search for a ...

Costanzo takes the helm as president judge in Washington Co. Courthouse

A new president judge is now at the helm of Washington County Court of Common Pleas, making it the third person to lead the courthouse in less than a year-and-a-half. President Judge Valarie Costanzo was sworn-in Monday morning to serve in the chief judiciary role at the courthouse upon former ...

City Mission Thrift Store reopens in Canonsburg

City Mission has reopened the Thrift Store in Canonsburg at a new location. A grand opening ceremony is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at the site of the new store at 36 E. Pike St., which will include a prayer of dedication, a ribbon cutting, refreshments, raffle baskets and store discounts. The ...

Redstone man sentenced to life in prison for fatal shooting

Tina Tucker said Monday she was able to find “some solace” knowing she had the opportunity to tell her husband she loved him one last time before he was fatally shot a few hours later. “This is a tragic death that should have never happened,” she told 76-year-old Edmund ...

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Mamma, mia! Pony Series will have teams from Italy, Columbia

The Pony League World Series will have some new international flavor this year and one of the teams has a former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher attached to it. For the first time, Italy and Colombia will be represented in the Pony League World Series and the Italian team is from the Francisco ...

Former Washington pitcher called up to major leagues

Alex Carrillo, a hard-throwing relief pitcher who played last summer with the Wild Things, was promoted Tuesday to the major leagues by the New York Mets. Carrillo began this year at Class AA Binghamton and was moved up to Class AAA Syracuse, where he made four scoreless outings, striking out ...

Ferri named state Class 2A softball pitcher of the year

Observer-Reporter Meadow Ferri helped Chartiers-Houston softball reach the PIAA Class 2A semifinals as part of a successful senior year. Now she can call herself one of the best in the state. Ferri, a Kent State recruit, was named the Class 2A Pitcher of the Year by the Pennsylvania High ...

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OP-ED: Eighteen holes of fun … or not

They built a golf course all around my grandparents' house. The 18th fairway nearly cut through their backyard, and until we put wire grates over the windows, flying glass and golf balls were a common threat. Dad attempted to play golf a few times. As a little kid, he had fallen off a horse. ...

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Make smart swaps for heart-healthy meals

(Family Features) Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. "Food is deeply rooted to family ...

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