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Neuman wins Democratic nomination for state Superior Court

Washington County Judge Brandon Neuman, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for state Superior Court, will now face Clarion County attorney Maria Battista in the general election in November. Neuman’s spot in the Nov. 4 general election was never in doubt since he had no opponents in ...

Respecting veterans

More than 4,000 veterans buried at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Canonsburg now have American flags placed at their gravesites thanks to volunteers from People’s National Gas. This annual tradition began about eight or nine years ago when Lindsey Coy, business process specialist with the ...

Rostraver Township murder suspect booked in Washington County

The suspect in the shooting death of a Rostraver Township woman was booked into the Washington County jail late Tuesday. Court records indicate that Dorian Coral Jeri-Greene was arraigned at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday on felony charges of burglary, robbery and criminal trespassing before District ...

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Bucs pitcher Jones has elbow surgery, out for season

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones' second season in the big leagues is over before it even began. The Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher underwent surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Wednesday and will miss 10 to 12 months. The ...

Slammers walk off Wild Things

JOLIET, Ill. – Antonio Valdez scored from second base on a two-out single by Brailyn Marine in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Joliet Slammers a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Wild Things in a series opener Tuesday night. The game was tied 2-2 entering the bottom of the ninth ...

Roberts, Wild Things slam Slammers

JOLIET, Ill. – Brett Roberts hit a grand slam during Washington’s seven-run seventh inning as the Wild Things routed Joliet 13-2 Wednesday night. Washington broke a 2-2 tie by scoring three times in the top of the sixth, then sealed the win an inning later. Washington had 16 hits on the ...

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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 ...

Living

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Washington Teen Outreach presents annual community awards

The UPMC Washington Teen Outreach will hold its 23rd annual Community Awards Night at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Washington Park Elementary School, 801 W. Wheeling St.in Washington. The public is invited. The event recognizes individuals, community agencies and businesses that have provided ...

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