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Wall of Honor highlights veterans in Carmichaels

There’s the Army sergeant killed in action in Vietnam buying time so his fellow soldiers could get away. And the military lifer who moved from a fighter pilot to becoming a lawyer at the Pentagon. And the Navy veteran who is still around to tell people his stories at 99. “There’s ...

Senate passes legislation to reopen government

The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party. The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members ...

Three killed in Henry Clay Township crash

State police are continuing to investigate a multi-vehicle crash in Henry Clay Township that killed three people and injured five others. The crash occurred on Route 40 near Dark Hollow Road around 5:30 p.m. Monday. Police said a tractor-trailer had been traveling eastbound on Route 40 ...

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Ohio State, Indiana stay 1-2 in CFP rankings

By Eddie Pells AP National Writer Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week Tuesday night, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted. Alabama and Georgia rounded ...

Small college basketball: Yellow Jackets win close one, move to 3-0

Scott Bilovus and Aidan Blake combined for 37 points as Waynesburg pulled out a 72-68 victory over Penn State New Kensington in a men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse. Bilovus scored a team-high 20 points and Blake followed with 17 as Waynesburg improved its record ...

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Bentworth boys headed back to PIAA title match

By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com McMURRAY – One day, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart soccer team will find a way to defeat Bentworth. But Tuesday night was not that time. Buoyed by an own goal in the first half, Bentworth came away with a 2-1 ...

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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

Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 250 Buffalo Road South, Washington, is holding a free Thanksgiving community luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome. East Beth Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Thanksgiving Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. ...

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