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One killed in 13-car pileup on interstate

A 13-car pileup on the flyover ramp from Interstate 79 to Interstate 70 killed one person Thursday evening. According to Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco, 64-year-old Jamie Doreen Wiles, of Wheeling, W. Va., was declared dead at the scene. The South Strabane Fire Department said in a ...

Connellsville man announces candidacy for 14th Congressional District

Alan Bradstock, a Desert Storm veteran and former FBI agent, announced Tuesday his candidacy for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District. Running as a Democrat, Bradstock said his campaign will focus on restoring character, competence and civility to government, creating an ...

On the hunt for a deal

Shoppers lined up (and bundled up) looking for the best Black Friday deals at the Nike store at Tanger Outlets in Washington. “This year we have bigger, better deals than we’ve ever had before,” said Megan Hindes, director of marketing for Tanger Pittsburgh. The outlets will have a ...

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West Virginia cruises past Mercyhurst

Associated Press Chance Moore had 11 points and eight rebounds, Amir Jenkins scored 10 points, and West Virginia beat Mercyhurst 70-38 on Sunday. Treysen Eaglestaff had nine points and eight rebounds and Brenen Lorient scored all his nine points in the first half for West Virginia ...

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Cal works overtime to dispatch Wilmington

Jordyn Buchanan sank two free throws with five seconds remaining regulation to get the game to overtime and California won the extra frame 17-10 to earn a 84-77 win at Wilmington Saturday afternoon in Delaware. Brayden Reyonlds scored the final eight points for Cal, which improved to 2-4 on ...

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Defending state champ South Fayette gets two wins at NA

The defending state champion South Fayette Girls basketball team is off to a strong start. The Lions (2-0) won a pair of games this weekend at the North Allegheny tournament, beating the host Tigers 67-37 Sunday and Greensburg Central Catholic, 75-48 Saturday. Ella Vierra led the Lions ...

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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

Claysville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is selling Italian hoagies for $7 each. Order deadline is Dec. 2. Call Sandy at 724-663-4387. Orders will be available for pickup Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the fire hall between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 154 Main St., Claysville. Jefferson United Methodist ...

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