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‘Little store’ sells big winner

On Thursday, Muhly’s Little Store in Clarksville was the luckiest place in Pennsylvania. A state Match 6 Lotto ticket sold at the Greene County store won $1.05 million in Thursday’s daily drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced. “Everybody’s excited,” said manager Loretta ...

Tourism agency announces local grants for American Spirit program

As the country prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary next year, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Promotion Agency announced grants for six new projects totaling $150,000 through the American Spirit Grant Program that will enhance recreation, preserve history ...

Avella High School announces homecoming court

Avella High School will hold homecoming festivities on Friday, Oct. 3 during the 7 p.m. football game against Mapletown. The king and queen will be crowned during halftime. A dance will be held the following day. The candidates are (front row from left) Melissa Combs, Haleigh Rush, Kaitlyn ...

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Steelers RB Warren inactive vs. Vikings

DUBLIN (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, who leads the team in both rushing and receiving yards, was inactive for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a knee problem. Warren was added to the injury report on Friday. Through three games, he has rushed ...

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Steelers backup QB Thompson robbed in Dublin

DUBLIN (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed that backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was involved in an incident Friday night after a report that the player had been robbed. The Irish Independent newspaper reported Sunday that Thompson was assaulted and robbed in Dublin on Friday ...

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Horwitz hits 2 HRs as Pirates beat Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Horwitz went 3 for 3 with two homers and four RBIs, Tommy Pham added a two-run shot and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Friday night. Nick Gonzales, Bryan Reynolds, Nick Yorke and Henry Davis each had two of Pittsburgh's 14 hits. Matt Olson and ...

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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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