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McDonald man killed in motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist was killed Monday evening after he was struck by another vehicle. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the man as 67-year-old John Charles Dinsmore of McDonald. According to Warco’s report, Dinsmore was driving his motorcycle east in the 3800 block of Millers ...

Alzheimer’s Walk raises nearly $79,000

More than 200 people participated in the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Washington at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows Saturday, raising nearly $79,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. “The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter sincerely thanks the dedicated Walk ...

Trial opens for Smith Township father accused in son’s death

Prosecutors claimed in opening statements Monday that the Smith Township father on trial for allegedly violently shaking his son made “chilling” statements about preparing to do just that in the days before the child’s death, while his defense attorney told jurors that the fatal injuries ...

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The Steelers are rested, healthy and in first place after bye

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't play a down last weekend. Their early hold on the AFC North strengthened anyway. While the Steelers rested up following the first regular-season game in Dublin, Ireland — a milestone win over the Minnesota ...

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Penguins blank Mike Sullivan’s Rangers in coach Dan Muse’s debut

By Stephen Whyno AP Hockey Writer NEW YORK — Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced for his first regular-season NHL shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night in each team's opener. Dan Muse won his debut as ...

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South Fayette, Peters Twp. advance to WPIAL golf finals

Observer-Reporter UNIONTOWN – It was a rainy day at an aptly named course, Duck Hollow, for Tuesday’s WPIAL Class 3A Boys team golf semifinal, but the weather didn’t seem to bother South Fayette. The Lions won Tuesday’s semifinal besting the field by 13 shots to advance to the WPIAL ...

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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

Could a virus be causing Parkinson’s disease?

New research is raising the possibility that a virus that is seemingly otherwise harmless to humans could possibly trigger the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The data from Northwestern Medicine published in July shows that some cases are linked to genetics but that most are not, and the ...

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