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Commissioner Maggi questions decision to hold second Real Estate Expo

Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi is questioning why the county is holding another real estate expo next year after two firms were hired to begin planning and promoting the second annual event. Maggi asked his fellow commissioners, Nick Sherman and Electra Janis, to table the motions ...

One injured in Menallen Township shooting

A West Virginia man who allegedly shot his former employer Thursday morning was charged with attempted homicide and denied bond. Fayette County District Attorney Michael Aubele described Grant Headley, 29, of Maidsville as a disgruntled ex-employee of Route 51 Auto & Truck Parts in ...

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Belle Vernon to hire Andrisko as baseball coach

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com The Belle Vernon Area School District Board of Directors will formally vote Tuesday to appoint Taylor Andrisko as the Leopards' new baseball coach, succeeding Tony Watson. According to Friday's release from the office ...

No easing into Bryer era at Belle Vernon

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com In the case of the Belle Vernon Leopards, don't judge a book by its cover – or its first five games. First-year head coach Scott Bryer and Belle Vernon start this season with games against Aliquippa (home), at ...

Experienced Avella could be in Rush to win

By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@obserer-reporter AVELLA – Armed with most of its starters back from last year, Avella High School's football team is looking to make some noise in the Tri-County South Conference. Coming off a 3-7 season and with 15 starters ...

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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 ...

Living

Why summer heat can trigger migraines

Rising temperatures can mean rising pain for many people, as summer heat can often trigger the onset of migraine headaches. As temperatures climb, so do migraine episodes, with heat, humidity and dehydration being some of the most common reasons for the start of a migraine during the summer ...

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