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Bentworth High School holds commencement

Bentworth High School held its commencement on May 28 in the high school gymnasium, with 87 students graduating. Valedictorian was Corbin McMurray, and Elaina Nuccetelli was salutatorian. Corbin is the son of Adam and Sherry McMurray. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy ...

Driver killed in rollover crash on Route 19 in Peters Township

A Hickory man died Sunday night following a rollover crash in which his vehicle ended up on its roof in a strip mall parking lot in Peters Township. Alexander Lauterbach, 37, was traveling north on Route 19 about 8:30 p.m. when he lost control of his car and crashed into a utility pole before ...

Houston man dies while cutting down tree in Canton

A Houston contractor who was hired to cut down a tree in Canton Township was killed Monday afternoon when the tree fell on him. Ryan John Jenny, 42, was working in the 1000 block of Lynn Portal Road when the accident occurred at 3:47 p.m., according to a news release issued by the Washington County coroner's office. The cause and manner of death are pending investigation by the coroner and Greene-Washington Regional Police. Assisting at the scene were Ambulance and Chair EMS, and Canton, Chartiers, and South Strabane fire departments.

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Blockbuster: Browns trade Garrett to Rams

CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett indicated when he signed a record-breaking contract extension last year that money would not ease the disappointment of not contending for a playoff spot. "If it's about the money, then I can just pack it in and not go out there and give my best effort. But I ...

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Drilak pitches Chartiers-Houston to PIAA victory

CRESSON – As a pitcher it’s good to have a slow heartbeat and that definitely describes Chartiers-Houston junior Taryne Drilak. In her first start in the circle in the state playoffs, Drilak calmly and methodically mowed through District 6 champion Bellwood-Antis’ lineup. Drilak pitched ...

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High school roundup: One run is all Fort Cherry needs against Everett

Fort Cherry scored a run in the top of the first inning and starter Colton Temple and reliever Dylan Lueck made sure that was enough as the Rangers defeated host Everett 1-0 in the PIAA Class 2A baseball playoffs Monday. The win sends Fort Cherry (19-2) to the quarterfinals on Thursday against ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: Changing the direction of U.S. labor

Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor fallen veterans, is a red letter day for American labor - literally. On Memorial Day 1937, union blood was spilled in Chicago, when 10 were killed and nearly a hundred protesters were injured during a steelworkers' strike rally. It was a tragic, ...

Living

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What can renters do to secure their financial futures?

Renting an apartment or a home is convenient for people just starting out in life who may not have ample savings or a high enough credit score to secure a mortgage. Renting also may be necessary for individuals who have been priced out of a real estate market that has remained high over the ...

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