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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 ...

Fayette County constable arrested on drug charges

A certified constable is facing accusations of selling narcotics in two counties. Michael Scott Mucy, 58, of New Salem was charged in multiple cases in Fayette and Westmoreland counties this week. Online records indicate that Mucy is a constable in Fayette County. On Tuesday, state police ...

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Ravens run over rival Steelers in the AFC playoffs

By Noah Trister AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson handed off to Derrick Henry, then slid out to the left as if he still had the ball. A couple linebackers shifted into Jackson's path, leaving the middle open for Henry to run through for a 44-yard touchdown. That's the ...

Fast start propels W&J men past Waynesburg

Washington & Jefferson scored 15 of the first 17 points and didn’t look back from there, cruising to a 75-61 victory over Waynesburg in a PAC men’s basketball game Saturday. The Presidents (7-3, 11-4) shot 54.3 percent from the field in the first half and Waynesburg (4-5, 6-8) ...

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High School Basketball: Davis’ big day helps Waynesburg top Beth-Center

Fueled by an extraordinary 37-point effort from Avery Davis, Waynesburg secured a 49-36 victory over Beth-Center in a nonsection girls basketball game Saturday afternoon. To go along with her 37 points, Davis also grabbed 10 rebounds to finish with a double-double. She made 14 field goals, ...

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EDITORIAL: Like it or not, we live in a surveillance society

The movie version of “The Godfather” has a scene where mob boss Vito Corleone is shot and wounded by two anonymous hit men decked in fedoras and trench coats. They swiftly carry out their deed and then blend back into the hurlyburly of New York’s Little Italy. That scene unfolds in ...

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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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