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PennDOT to reveal Layton Bridge replacement project at open house

There might finally be a light at the end of the tunnel for the long-awaited project to permanently replace the 126-year-old Layton Bridge near Perryopolis. After years of historical reviews and studies examining the local bat population, the state Department of Transportation later this month ...

Second teen accused in Washington shooting arrested

The second teenager accused in a shooting in Washington more than a month ago was arrested last week in Pittsburgh. The 17-year-old male, who was not identified by authorities, was arrested Thursday by Pittsburgh police in connection with the early morning shooting July 29 that injured a man, ...

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Pirates complete 3-game sweep of Dodgers

Skenes pitches 6 scoreless innings and Pirates hold off Dodgers 5-3 for 3-game series sweep PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes pitched six scoreless innings and earned his 10th win of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Thursday night to ...

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Vulcans reverse result in win over Charleston, 23-19

By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com CALIFORNIA – Neither the rain nor a fired-up Charleston Golden Eagles football team were enough to stop California from celebrating a win on a drenching Thursday night. Not that they didn't try. California did ...

Jefferson-Morgan and Burgettstown set for clash of unbeatens

Jefferson-Morgan and Burgettstown set for clash of unbeatens A year ago Burgettstown and Jefferson-Morgan were in the exact same position. Both were undefeated. Jefferson-Morgan went on to have a historic season winning the Tri-County South Conference for the first time since 2012. ...

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OP-ED: Random thoughts about man’s stupidity

I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...

Living

Is too much screen time hurting kids’ development?

It’s back-to-school time, and this past summer’s hot weather may have kept you cooped up inside with air conditioning more than usual. That could lead to kids spending more time with electronics and in front of TV screens. Now, research published in both JAMA Pediatric and Psychology ...

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