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Local counties see varied economic impact from tourism

Local counties benefited from increased economic impact from tourism in 2024, reflecting state trends, according to a new state report. The Pennsylvania Tourism Office report released Tuesday showed the overall economic impact for Fayette, Greene and Washington counties had all risen. One ...

Monongahela man accused of sexually assaulting girls

A Monongahela man is facing numerous child sex charges after he was accused of fondling or sexually assaulting three girls on multiple occasions several years ago. James Brian Faust Jr., 53, was charged with numerous felony counts Thursday by Monongahela police, who said the ongoing assaults ...

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Steelers force 5 turnovers, two at the goal line, in win over Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Aaron Rodgers doesn't think the Steelers did nearly enough with the chances they had with the ball against the Patriots. Fortunately for Pittsburgh, it got lots of help from a New England team that had all kinds of trouble holding ...

Chartiers-Houston edges Burgettstown

BURGETTSTOWN - Aaron Walsh had a pair of touchdown runs to help Chartiers-Houston edge Burgettstown, 14-12, in a Class A Black Hills Conference game at Hill Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon. Walsh scored on a 12-yard run in the first quarter and a 50-yard run in the fourth. He completed a ...

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Blaney dominates New Hampshire to advance in playoffs

Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. — In a race in which Fords were fastest at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Ryan Blaney barely was best in class for the second-round opener of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The 2003 Cup champion led 116 laps in his No. 12 Mustang, including the final 39, but ...

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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

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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