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Driver in fatal South Union Twp. crash charged with murder

A Waynesburg man is charged with third-degree murder after tests showed he had drugs and nearly twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system during a March crash in South Union Township that killed a Washington woman. Anthony Franco, 26, was also severely injured in the crash that killed ...

Mapletown High School announces homecoming court

Mapletown High School will hold homecoming festivities on Friday, Sept. 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. kickoff of the Maples’ football game against California. Homecoming court members are (from left) Ella Menear (Queen), Brooke Frum, Emma Clites, Rowan Eisiminger, Leah ...

Animal control officer charged with fatally shooting two dogs

The animal control officer for Masontown is charged with taking two dogs into his custody on a Friday and shooting both in the head the following day. Samuel Vargo, 60, of Charleroi, was called to Fort Mason Village in the borough on Friday, Sept. 5, after someone reported two dogs were tied ...

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Rodgers hates his helmet but is upbeat about Steelers’ offense

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers began his 21st season by begrudgingly giving up his now-outdated helmet for one that complies with NFL regulations. Three weeks into playing with the new lid, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback isn't exactly a convert. "I hate ...

Brees, Fitzgerald headline Hall of Fame nominees

By Josh Dubow AP Pro Football Writer Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Brees and Fitzgerald were two of the most prolific ...

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O-R Athlete of the Week: Gabby Dusi, Belle Vernon

Name: Gabby Dusi Grade: Senior School: Belle Vernon Sport: Tennis Dusi’s week: The Duquesne University commit won her third-straight WPIAL Class 2A singles championship in girls tennis last Thursday at North Allegheny despite playing with severe discomfort in the left side of her ...

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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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