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Muted fall foliage finally starting to pop

The muted fall foliage in Western Pennsylvania is finally starting to pop after a dryer than usual summer nearly ruined the leaf-peeping season before a rainy September and recent cold snap “saved” the autumn colors. “It is a little more muted than it has been in past years, but it’s ...

‘Witches of Scotland’ podcasters visit Citizens Library

Salem, Mass., isn’t the only place where witches were being hunted centuries ago. Three-thousand miles away and 130 years before the hysteria in Salem, Scots were enthusiastically tracking down witches and blaming them for the woes in their lives, whether it be a bad crop or bad weather. ...

Opening of LIHEAP program delayed by month

The opening of an annual program that helps more than 300,000 Pennsylvania households pay for home heating during winter will be delayed for a month due to the ongoing government shutdown. The state Department of Human Services announced Tuesday it would postpone the scheduled Nov. 3 opening ...

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Blue Jays use 9-run inning to win Game 1

TORONTO (AP) — Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in the opener Friday night. "That's the ...

Quaker Valley beats McGuffey with 3 TD passes

CLAYSVILLE - Atticus Barr threw three touchdown passes to Logan Benedict to lead Quaker Valley (1-5, 4-6) to a 21-0 win over McGuffey in Class 3A Western Hills Conference play Friday night. Two of the three touchdown connections were 24 yards and the other was 27. McGuffey finished 0-6 in ...

Freeman leads Seton LaSalle past Wash High and to title

By Dave Whipkey For The Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com DORMONT – After nine games, the Washington Prexies were right where they hoped they would be as fall camp broke, playing for a conference title in the final week of the regular season. Unfortunately, the Prexies ...

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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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The monthly meeting of Mon Valley Paws will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Italian Club, 112 7th St., Monessen for members and the general public. For more information call 724-493-8305. Mon Valley Paws will sponsor Dine and Donate on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at ...

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