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Fayette inmate death investigated

The death of an inmate at SCI - Fayette is under investigation. Fredderick Hall Jr., 42, died on Saturday, four days after he was found unresponsive in his cell, according to a release from the state Department of Corrections. Upon the discovery, prison staff responded and provided ...

Panda Express opens for business

The Panda Express at 191 Old Mill Boulevard opened its doors to customers Thursday morning. The new location for the fast-food chain in South Strabane Township is one of more than 2,300 locations across the country. Panda Express serves American-style Chinese food.

Fayette Co. commissioners terminate longtime chief clerk

The Fayette County commissioners have terminated their longtime chief clerk, but not before she criticized them and questioned their decision during public comment at Thursday’s voting meeting. Amy Liston, who served as the county’s chief clerk for more than 13 years, said two workers from ...

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For sagging Steelers, results are in the details

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin thrives living on the margins. The Pittsburgh Steelers coach loves it when things get "thick," to borrow one of his favorite words. Things have rarely been murkier during Tomlin's 19-year tenure than they are right now for the ...

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City of champions … and heartbreak: Pittsburgh’s 10 toughest losses

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com Pittsburgh has celebrated plenty of big wins and had more than its share of painful losses. These are the 10 most-aganozing defeats That the Pittsburgh sports scene has been suffering for a while now is a frustrating ...

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Unbeaten Daemen decks Cal

Observer-Reporter CALIFORNIA – Undefeated Daemen used a 17-3 run midway through the second half to pull away for a 83-64 victory over California in a nonconference men’s basketball game Monday evening at the Convocation Center. Daemen (7-0), which led 33-31 at halftime, was up 45-44 ...

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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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Community briefs

Jefferson United Methodist Church is holding a soup sale on Friday, Dec. 5. Soups available are vegetable, ham and bean, potato or wedding, and the cost is $10/quart. The soups must be ordered in advance before Wednesday, Dec. 3 by calling 724-883-2161. They can be picked up between noon and 1 ...

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