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Veterans Day marked with solemn ceremony at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

Veterans Day was commemorated Wednesday with songs and solemnity at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Cecil Township, where more than 26,000 veterans have been laid to rest. As with other Veterans Day ceremonies in the region and around the country, a rifle salute was given by an honor ...

Canonsburg approves state grant applications, adopts new ticket tax

Canonsburg is seeking substantial state grant funding to improve the drainage around the West Pike Street and McBurney Road intersection that has proven prone to severe flooding. The $750,000 in requested statewide Local Share Account funds would finish the second phase of the ongoing joint ...

Waynesburg advertises sewage rate increase

Waynesburg’s sewage rates could be going up next year. At its monthly meeting Monday, the Waynesburg Borough Council approved preparing and advertising an ordinance for an increase in monthly sewage fees that would average $5 per unit starting in 2027. The hike is the first step in ...

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Penguins beat Sharks in shootout after blowing 2-goal lead

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ben Kindel scored in regulation and had the lone shootout goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Wednesday night after blowing a two-goal lead in third period. San Jose star Macklin Celebrini scored with 8:28 left, and set up Mason ...

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Another shutout victory for Belle Vernon

BELLE VERNON – Chris Showman made a great defensive play that led to a goal, then he scored one to help Belle Vernon to a 3-0 victory over Somerset on Wednesday night in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A boys soccer playoffs at James Weir Stadium. The Leopards (19-1-2) advanced to the ...

O-R Athlete of the Week: Katie Froelich, Peters Township

Name: Katie Froelich Grade: Sophomore School: Peters Township Sport: Cross country Froelich’s week: In the days leading up to the PIAA cross country championships, Froelich was under the weather. “I was sick the whole week before,” Froelich said. “The previous weekend I had a fever ...

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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 ...

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Historical society presentation Jefferson College Historical Society will welcome Paul Ambrose, a model train enthusiast, who will present on Nov. 9. The presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Canonsburg Senior Center, 30 E. Pike St. Coin club meeting The South Hills Coin Club will meet ...

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