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Claysville woman charged in stabbing

A Claysville woman has been charged in connection with the stabbing of an Amity teenager Saturday morning in Claysville. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Faith Marie Seibert, 18, faces several charges after stabbing a victim identified only as an 18-year-old male from Amity at about 11:35 a.m. on Mill Street. Seibert was arraigned Saturday before District Judge Gary Havelka and placed in the Washington County Prison with bail set at $50,000. Seibert is charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and possession of an instrument of crime. A preliminary hearing is scheduled Sept. 15 before ...

Police investigate shooting death in Canonsburg

Canonsburg Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a borough man. According to information released by the Washington County Coroner’s office, Brady Hugh Paul, 25, of Canonsburg, was shot while at a friend’s residence in the 500 block of Giffin Avenue sometime before 11:40 p.m. Saturday. Paul’s friend sought help from a neighbor, who called 911. Paul was pronounced dead at 1:08 a.m. The cause and manner of his death remain under investigation. Other police departments responding to the scene included Cecil, North Strabane, Chartiers and Peters townships, along with the state police forensics unit. Mayor Dave Rhome said that “behavior like that in ...

Vehicles providing ‘micromobility’ can present safety issues

Last month Canonsburg police issued a plea through its Facebook page for residents, mainly teenagers, to follow the rules of the road while riding electric bikes. The post declared the department was cracking down on “reckless behavior” by e-bike riders that included weaving in and out of ...

Second woman charged in 9-year-old’s death

The second woman entrusted with caring for 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey has been charged in her death. Sarah Ann Shipley, 35, of Dunbar Township allegedly conspired with her partner Kourtney Eutsey, 31, to assault and kill the girl, and then conceal her death. According to Fayette County ...

Flight 93 passengers, crew to be honored on 9/11 anniversary

The 24th anniversary of the most devastating assault on the United States, which prompted an overwhelming response of national unity, is less than a week away. The terrorist attacks on the nation, brazenly on U.S. soil, occurred Sept. 11, 2001, when hijackers crashed four jets, resulting in ...

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Rodgers throws 4 TD’s to lead Steelers in comeback win over Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock with a vintage performance in his Steelers debut that featured big throws, no turnovers and a late victory over his former team. Rodgers threw four touchdown passes — two in a ...

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Hamlin dominates Gateway in 200th Cup series win for Toyota

Associated Press MADISON, Ill. — Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway, playing the strategy perfectly to lead the final 25 laps in his series-high fifth victory this season. With his 59th career win, Hamlin advanced to the second round of the Cup Series ...

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Washington & Jefferson blown out by Utica in season opener

By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com The path to yesterday wound through Albany and Robert Morris before stopping at Utica. Tyler Szalkowski, making his quarterback debut, outplayed Washington & Jefferson's Kellan Stahl, making his debut at ...

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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 ...

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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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