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SNOW DAY: Lake effect band hovers over Washington County

Dan Frey of North Strabane donned ski goggles Tuesday while shoveling the sidewalk at one of his rental units on Chartiers Avenue in Canonsburg. A thin band of lake effect snow hovered over central Washington County for most of the morning and dumped 8 to 9 inches on the Canonsburg area, while ...

New year, new you?

With the new year - 2026! - just days away, many people are starting to think about what kinds of changes – big and small – they’d like to make in their lives. Some people don’t participate in New Year’s resolutions, but many feel the pressure to start off the new year with specific ...

No tax increase in Charleroi 2026 budget

Charleroi Council passed a budget for 2026 that does not include a tax increase. The spending plan was approved Monday as council reconvened its Dec. 10 meeting. Each of the six members of council participating in the meeting approved the budget. Councilman Larry Celaschi was not in ...

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Rodgers believes he’ll have options if he plays again in 2026

By Will Graves Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers isn't talking like someone who's on the verge of retirement. Maybe because there's a chance he's not. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, who recently turned 42, didn't shut the door completely on returning in 2026 when asked ...

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O-R Athlete of the Week: Yunuen Ayala, Canon-McMillan

Name: Yunuen Ayala Grade: Junior School: Canon-McMillan Sport: Wrestling Ayala’s Week: Going into the Powerade girls tournament, Ayala had a mindset of having fun, wrestling free and getting some points on the board. It was a formula that helped her win the 124-pound title. She ...

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Letang scores in OT in his 1,200th game to lift Penguins past Red Wings

By Dan Scifo Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Thursday night. Sidney Crosby had two goals an and assist to extend his point streak to five games, and Blake ...

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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

An ‘exorcising of demons’

Many people think writing a book is driven by lightning bolts of inspiration that propel an author forward. Katherine Mansfield isn’t one of them. “There are definitely points when something comes out of the ether and rests on your brain … but I think true creativity is just ...

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