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Homicide charges dropped against key witness in deadly Washington shooting

All charges have been dropped against a key witness in the deadly 2022 shooting of a Washington woman after the teen cooperated with prosecutors and helped to secure convictions against the two co-defendants who fired the gunshots. Tyriq Xavier Moss, who is now 18, appeared before Judge ...

Canonsburg Mayor receives Kentucky Colonel Award

Canonsburg Mayor Dave Rhome was presented the Kentucky Colonel Award during Monday’s council meeting. The highest honor bestowed by the governor of Kentucky, the award recognizes noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to community, state and nation. The award dates back to ...

Former Marine accused of child rape waives preliminary hearing

A Marine and Uniontown native accused of having intercourse with a 13-year-old waived his case to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas after prosecutors agreed to drop three of the charges lodged against him. Brandon Rumbaugh, 36, of Pleasant Hills, struggled to get seated in the ...

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Foster shines in return, but Wild Things bullpen falters in loss

Kobe Foster, the ace of the Wild Things’ pitching staff in recent seasons, was re-signed and activated Wednesday following an eight-outing stint in the Mexican League. The lefty was the starting pitcher in the Wild Things’ game against Schaumburg and it was vintage Foster that resurfaced ...

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New Penguins coach embracing the challenge that awaits

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Dan Muse knows his resume, at least the part that includes his playing career, doesn't exactly fit the profile of the typical NHL coach. And yet in some ways, the years spent as a self-described "bad" forward at Division III Stonehill College, ...

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Metcalf makes fast impression at Steelers minicamp

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scene looked familiar. Maybe that's because it was. A defender racing downfield, ball in hand. DK Metcalf in relentless — and remarkably fast — pursuit. Five years ago, it was Metcalf memorably tracking down Arizona's Budda ...

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OP-ED: Homer City: The end of one era, dawn of the next

It is a somber sight to see towering smokestacks fall. They serve as monuments to a past era, symbols of industry and progress – until they are no longer needed. Last month, the demolition of the Homer City Generating Plant in Indiana County marked the end of a once mighty, coal-fired power ...

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Could sorghum become the next superfood?

Could sorghum be the next big thing on your dinner table or restaurant menu? Farmers who grow sorghum are starting to push for that amid a changing global landscape and tariff war. China has traditionally been the biggest sorghum buyer but canceled big loads of it this year ahead of a ...

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