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Furries for fur babies: McDonald cat rescue official charity of Anthrocon

The “Furries” are returning to Pittsburgh this week, and are going to be raising money for a McDonald-based cat rescue. Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue is the official charity of Anthrocon 2025, which will take place at David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh from July 3 to ...

Man rescued from burning Charleroi house

CHARLEROI – A man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after being rescued from a burning house Thursday morning in Charleroi. Charleroi fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said the call came in at about 10:50 a.m. for a fire at the 2 ½ -story structure at 1004 McKean Ave, which spread next door to ...

Burgettstown man pardoned in Capitol riot back in jail

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va – A Burgettstown man pardoned for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection is back behind bars. Joshua Atwood self-reported Wednesday to the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail, where he will serve six months as part of a May plea deal for stabbing a ...

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Meadows notebook: Key, American Winner finally immortalized

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com The late Bob Key was a significant owner and his stable was a force at The Meadows, and nationally, for many years. He also kept local trainers and drivers busy with work in taking care of his homebred ...

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Steelers sign GM Khan to 3-year extension

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed general manager Omar Khan to a three-year extension after an offseason that saw the team bring in quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers announced the deal Thursday that will keep Khan with Pittsburgh through the 2028 season. He was hired as ...

Gateway completes sweep of Wild Things

SAUGET, Ill. – The Wild Things are in the midst of a season-long 10-game road trip. It is not going well. Gateway overcame a four-run deficit and beat self-destructive Washington 6-4 Thursday night to complete a three-game series sweep. Washington has gone 2-5 on the road trip and its ...

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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 ...

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Make smart swaps for heart-healthy meals

(Family Features) Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. "Food is deeply rooted to family ...

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