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North Strabane man headed to trial in fatal crash

A North Strabane Township man will stand trial for his role in a fatal crash last October. Gregory Richard Gold, 57, had a preliminary hearing Tuesday before District Judge James Saieva. According to online court records, Saieva held all charges for common pleas court. The case stems from an ...

Coughlin’s Law eyes Peters Township for new location

A Pittsburgh restaurant is preparing to open a new location in Peters Township. Representatives of Coughlin’s Law Kitchen & Ale House will appear for a public hearing on a liquor license transfer at council’s Aug. 25 meeting. Coughlin’s Law, a gastropub serving American food such ...

‘Mission on the Mon’ raises $11,500 for Cancer Bridges

For the fifth straight year, Judy Caves and friends swam for charity in the Monongahela River, and this year’s “Mission on the Mon” was a success. The Mt. Lebanon woman, along with Jennifer Petyk of South Fayette, Juston Dutta of Squirrel Hill and Libby Ernharth of Fox Chapel, swam five ...

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Garcia thriving in Wild Things’ bullpen

Wild Things relief pitcher Hector Garcia had a fleeting first-hand glimpse of what it’s like playing for a major league team’s minor league affiliate. That look didn’t last long – all of two games plus an entire year of throwing live batting practice – but Garcia knows he wants to get ...

Wild Things generate just enough offense, win in 10

The Wild Things mustered only three runs in three games against the Windy City ThunderBolts, a team that a week ago was on track for the worst ERA in franchise history. Of the three runs generated by Washington, one was a tiebreaker runner who began an inning at second base. And there was ...

Pony League World Series begins with 2 games

Observer-Reporter It has been a staple on the Washington County sports calendar since 1952, and the 2025 edition of the Pony League World Series gets underway today at Lew Hays Pony League Field located in Washington Park. The festivities begin with a skills competition – home run derby ...

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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

Why summer heat can trigger migraines

Rising temperatures can mean rising pain for many people, as summer heat can often trigger the onset of migraine headaches. As temperatures climb, so do migraine episodes, with heat, humidity and dehydration being some of the most common reasons for the start of a migraine during the summer ...

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