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Cumberland Township woman accused of animal cruelty

An officer with the Humane Society of Greene County charged a woman Thursday after two dogs were found living in unsafe conditions in her home. Lois Pust, 52, of Cumberland Township, faces felonies of aggravated cruelty to animals, as well as misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and ...

Carmichaels man arrested following altercation at high school

A Carmichaels man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly refused to leave the local high school and fought with police officers. Cumberland Township police charged Jack Douglas Trackemas, 63, with felonies of aggravated assault and disarming a law enforcement officer. He also faces ...

Four-day school week?

School districts in Pennsylvania are now allowed to have classes four days a week instead of the traditional five-day school week, but it probably won’t happen anytime soon locally. Legislation signed into law in December 2023 amended the Pennsylvania School Code to eliminate the ...

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PAC football opts for 8-game conference schedule

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com The NCAA Division III football season ended a little more than a week ago. But the Presidents Athletic Conference has set forth its plan for the 2025 football season. Initially, the PAC was set to operate a 12-team, ...

Thirty years ago, Chargers stole Super Bowl spot from Steelers

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com The heavy, constant, rain washed away a promising season and championship opportunity for the Steelers on Jan. 15, 1995, at Three Rivers Stadium. It was the underdog San Diego Chargers that threw water all over the ...

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McCarthy won’t return as coach of Cowboys

DALLAS (AP) — Mike McCarthy is not returning as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, who are going on three decades since their last Super Bowl title, owner Jerry Jones said in a statement Monday. Jones said the organization and McCarthy mutually agreed to part ways. The team's search for its next ...

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OP-ED: What will Oz and Kennedy bring to health care?

Before transitioning from music to health care, as a student, we learned about the works of composers like Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, and Bela Bartok. These men contributed uniquely to the evolving musical landscape with their creative works. Schoenberg, for example, revolutionized ...

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Study shows most pregnant women at risk for iron deficiency

A new study is shedding light on iron deficiency in pregnancy, which can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby. Research shows most pregnant women are at risk for iron deficiency, with 4 out of 5 becoming iron-deficient by their third trimester. The study, recently published ...

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