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Citizens book sale How many books can you fit in bag? Find out Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Friends of Citizens Library Bag of Books Sale, 55 S. College St., Washington. The sale is a benefit for Citizens Library and will feature a large selection of fiction and children's books. Two bag sizes are available – small for $5 and large for $10. Glass recycling Saturday Volunteers from the Washington Rotary Club will assist with recycling of empty bottles and jars Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Log Cabin Drive entrance to the Washington Park recycling center. Only glass bottles and jars are accepted, but color does not matter and lids and labels ...

Rices Landing man accused of child pornography

A Rices Landing man is accused of forcing a child to undress and taking photos and videos of her over a period of several years. William Wilson, 38, is charged with filming a sexual act, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children, indecent assault and indecent exposure. The incidents took place when the child was between 3 and 7, she told state police in July 2025. The child told her guardian she had been experiencing traumatic flashbacks to the events, according to the criminal complaint. Wilson had yet to be arraigned as of Tuesday afternoon.

Trial date set for former Greene DA, chief detective

A trial date has been set for a former Greene County district attorney and his former chief detective who are alleged to have used their positions to go after political foes. David Russo, 49, of Holbrook, and Zachary Sams, 41, of McDonald, are now scheduled to stand trial beginning Oct. 13. ...

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 ...

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South Fayette boys volleyball makes history with 1st PIAA win

South Fayette boys volleyball coach Scott Sundgren wonders sometimes if his players understand the significance of what they have accomplished this season. It may be sinking after what they accomplished Tuesday night. The Lions made program history by winning their first state playoff ...

Breese to build Rock’s wrestling program from scratch

Slippery Rock University is not Claysville. But it’s as close to home as Jeff Breese has worked in collegiate wrestling in some time. Breese, a McGuffey High School graduate, and most recently Army (West Point) director of wrestling development was named Tuesday as the head coach of ...

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Homers help Pirates top Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe hit three-run homers and Endy Rodríguez added a two-run shot to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Jake Mangum tied a career-high with four hits to help the Pirates to their fourth straight ...

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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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Super foods for a nutritious diet

The health community has long praised the benefits of vitamins and nutrients derived from natural sources. For those looking to improve their health or take preventative measures, these 10 natural super foods can be incorporated into your daily diet to help support your health: Green Tea - ...

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