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Multiple departments respond to Canton Township fire

The state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening. According to Canton Township Fire & Rescue Chief Chuck LaBella, crews were called at about 7:40 p.m. to 1148 W. Findlay St. LaBella described the structure as an “auto repair ...

Demolition imminent at Washington Crown Center

Demolition of part of the former Washington Crown Center is imminent, now that the sale of the shopping mall has been finalized. The new owners – EP Funds, a commercial real estate fund management and advisory firm based in Cleveland, and Industry Realty Group LLC, a commercial real estate ...

Peak peeping

Leaf peepers will be given a new tool to plan their autumn sojourns throughout Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is launching a redesigned weekly fall foliage report on Sept. 25. It will feature regional updates, photos and tips to help ...

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Waynesburg holds on for win after lengthy weather delay

WAYNESBURG – What started as a 1 p.m. kick off turned into a primetime affair thanks to a lightning delay at Waynesburg’s John F. Wiley Stadium Saturday. And after a marathon affair the Yellow Jackets got into the win column for the first time this season, outlasting Hiram, 35-27, in ...

Chartiers-Houston edges Burgettstown

BURGETTSTOWN - Aaron Walsh had a pair of touchdown runs to help Chartiers-Houston edge Burgettstown, 14-12, in a Class A Black Hills Conference game at Hill Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon. Walsh scored on a 12-yard run in the first quarter and a 50-yard run in the fourth. He completed a ...

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Steelers force 5 turnovers, two at the goal line, in win over Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Aaron Rodgers doesn't think the Steelers did nearly enough with the chances they had with the ball against the Patriots. Fortunately for Pittsburgh, it got lots of help from a New England team that had all kinds of trouble holding ...

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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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