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Grist House pursues new horizons in Collier

A structure built more than a half-century ago amid the trauma of Cold War politics has been transformed into a site specializing in cold brews. Grist House Craft Brewery owners celebrated the long-anticipated grand opening at their Collier Township location – called Grist House Command. ...

North Strabane man accused of bludgeoning dogs with hammer

A North Strabane man is accused of bludgeoning two dogs with a hammer – killing one and severely injuring the other – before discarding them in the trash. Daniel Bruce McCullough, 73, was charged Wednesday by North Strabane police with two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty and two ...

Judson Wiley & Sons expanding

Judson Wiley & Sons, Inc. in Washington is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year and now is undergoing an expansion. The company purchased the old Pizza on Main property at 374 South Main St. in July for $310,000 and is using it for its business. “It’s going to be a ...

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Burke horse wins $1 million International Trot

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke called it the best week had by any horse he’s owned or trained. It is two weeks but who’s counting? Lexus Kody, conditioned by Burke, led throughout and won the Grade 1, $1 million ...

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High School soccer: Peters Township girls top TJ

Katie Froelich, Fallan Malley and Mandy Pirosko scored a goal apiece to pace Peters Township (5-0-2) in a 3-1 victory over Thomas Jefferson (5-3) in a nonsection game Saturday. Trinity 1, Laurel Highlands 0 Cassidy Arthur had the lone goal and Haley Mitchell kept a clean sheet in net for ...

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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

Is too much screen time hurting kids’ development?

It’s back-to-school time, and this past summer’s hot weather may have kept you cooped up inside with air conditioning more than usual. That could lead to kids spending more time with electronics and in front of TV screens. Now, research published in both JAMA Pediatric and Psychology ...

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