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Homicide charge dropped against woman accused in daughter’s death

A Mount Pleasant woman who had served more than nine years in prison after the death of her 23-month-old daughter was sentenced to time served on lesser charges. “Thank you for listening to the evidence … it’s just a weight off my shoulders,” Andrea Dusha told Fayette County Judge ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Dublin’s Croke Park has rich history

By Ken Maguire AP Sports Writer Croke Park will be the setting for Ireland's first regular-season NFL game when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. "Croker" is more than just a national stadium. It's the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association, which is deeply ...

Three in contention for WPIAL girls golf titles

Observer-Reporter BEAVER – Three local girls golfers are within striking distance of the lead after the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A and 2A Championships that were held Tuesday at Seven Oaks Country Club. Defending Class 3A champion Ellie Benson of Peters Township is in second place ...

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Pirates snap Reds’ 5-game win streak

CINCINNATI (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer and the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates beat the wild-card chasing Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Tuesday night. Cincinnati entered the game tied with the New York Mets for the third NL wild card. The Reds own the first tiebreaker over the Mets with a ...

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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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