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Canon Theatre appoints inaugural managing director

The Canonsburg Educational and Cultural Institute has named veteran musical theater performer and nonprofit leader Blair Trunzo as the inaugural managing director of the revitalized Canon Theatre, positioning him to lead the multi-faceted arts venue during its grand opening this fall. ...

Coroner seeking information

The Washington County coroner's office is seeking information on two people who recently died. Maureen Fingers, who was born May 2, 1958, and died July 16 last lived at 304 Washington St., Bentleyville. David Knox was born March 16, 1992 and died July 23. His last address was 137 Bertha Ave., Donora. Information on either should be directed to the coroner's office at 724-228-6785.

Flenniken Library planning remodel, expansion

CARMICHAELS – The Flenniken Library plans to stay put — but in a renovated and expanded facility. After originally planning to construct a new building at Wana B Park, the Carmichaels library has shifted focus to a $6.6 million project to remodel the existing library, as well as ...

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Sports

Humbug! Brockton wastes no time, doubles up Wild Things

The promotion Saturday night at EQT Park was called “Christmas in July.” The Wild Things discovered a big chuck of coal in their stocking, courtesy of the Brockton Rox. Brockton used two big innings to beat Washington, 14-7. It was a five-pitch stretch and one very big inning, to be ...

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Al Papi’s fast start leads to Adios victory

MEADOW LANDS — Al Papi fought off a strong finish by Odds On Mr Mamba and Melillo to win the 60th Adios Pace For The Orchids on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Al Papi, which gave trainer Ron Burke his third trip to the winner's circle in harness racing's prestige event at The Meadows race ...

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Crow-Armstrong powers Cubs to rout of Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong was 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 11-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Shota Imanaga (7-8) held Pittsburgh to four hits in six innings, striking out four and walking one. Pittsburgh's Paul ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: Pa. municipalities should consider merging

Pennsylvania is divided into 67 counties and features a remarkably high number of local governments. Each parcel of land within the commonwealth falls into a specific city (57), borough (956), incorporated town (1), or township (1,546). The large number of municipalities resulted from early ...

Living

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Simple ways to curb heating costs

As fall gives way to winter, air conditioners typically get turned off and heaters get turned on. Home heating costs can quickly add up for homeowners. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, heating a space is the single largest energy expense for American ...

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