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Two other teen suspects in Washington Food Mart shooting arrested

Police have arrested the two other suspects accused in Sunday night’s robbery at the Washington Food Mart in which a customer was shot when she pulled out a concealed weapon in self defense. Christian Zavier Patrene, 19, and Christopher Ellis-Valperga, 18, were arrested Friday and charged ...

Midtown Market opens in Canonsburg

Andrew Andronas was awake until 4 a.m. Friday. It wasn’t his mind working overtime. He was. Andronas was applying the proverbial final touches to Midtown Market ahead of its ribbon-cutting a little more than eight hours later at 48 W. Pike St. in downtown Canonsburg. He was the driving ...

Washington approves 2026 budget with no tax increase

The final 2026 budget for the city of Washington does not include a tax increase. Council unanimously adopted a $15.3 million spending plan Thursday. Millage remains at 5.53 mills for buildings. The millage for land is 38.71 mills. Mayor JoJo Burgess credited staff and council members for ...

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W&J men get past Franciscan in overtime

Matthew Carte didn’t mind working overtime Saturday afternoon. Carte scored seven of his nine points in the extra period to help Washington & Jefferson secure an 86-82 win at Franciscan (1-1, 5-2) in Presidents’ Athletic Conference play. Carte had half of Washington & ...

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High School Basketball: Canon-Mac and Char-Houston girls improve to 4-0

Izzy Bobitski scored 15 points to help Canon-McMillan improve to 4-0 on the season in a 53-30 win over Franklin Regional at the Moon tournament Saturday afternoon. Faye Saunders and Brooke Stanton added 11 points apiece for the Big Macs, who limited Franklin Regional (1-2) to single digits in ...

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Penguins blow lead late, lose to Stars in shootout

Associated Press DALLAS — Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night. After Rantanen beat Tristan Jarry stick side, Oettinger stopped Kris Letang to end the game ...

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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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Community briefs

Claysville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is selling Italian hoagies for $7 each. Order deadline is Dec. 2. Call Sandy at 724-663-4387. Orders will be available for pickup Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the fire hall between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 154 Main St., Claysville. Jefferson United Methodist ...

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