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Belle Vernon man accused of assaulting fiancee

A Belle Vernon man is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly breaking his fiancee’s jaw in an altercation. Albert Thornton, 58, also faces charges of strangulation, terroristic threats, simple assault, as well as a summary charge of harassment. The alleged assault took place around ...

Perry Township man charged with raping child

A Perry Township man is accused of sexually assaulting a girl over a period of more than two years starting when she was 12. Hunter Rowan, 25, is charged with rape of a child, involuntarily deviate sexual intercourse, statutory sexual assault, indecent assault and aggravated indecent ...

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Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point as Oilers defeat Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Draisaitl, who hit the milestone in the first period on a secondary assist, ...

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Pitt’s ACC football opponents determined

Pitt is one of 12 Atlantic Coast Conference schools set to play nine conference games during the 2026 season, the league announced Tuesday as it unveiled each of its 17 football programs’ conference opponents. The Panthers’ home conference schedule includes Florida State, Georgia Tech, ...

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Small college basketball: Presidents get 5th straight victory

Observer-Reporter Alex Acosta scored a game-high 20 points, Nathan Plotner added 18, including a key dunk in the closing minutes, and Washington & Jefferson extended its winning streak to five games with a 79-73 win at Capital in a non-conference contest Tuesday in Columbus, ...

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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

Have a happy, hearty holiday meal

(Family Features) The holiday season is about celebrating with friends and family over warm, memorable meals, and few things make those gatherings more special than serving dishes made at home. To elevate your menu, consider a versatile, beginner-friendly ingredient like shrimp for your next ...

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