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Charleroi council votes to expand authority board

Charleroi council has taken action that could eventually lead to an expansion of the board of the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi (ABC). Council voted Wednesday to amend a resolution to alter the ABC board representation to include six members from the borough of Charleroi, as well as ...

Just ducky: Grandpa Joe’s reveals it’s behind mysterious Canonsburg ducks

In spectacular fashion, the culprit behind the Canonsburg rubber ducks has revealed itself: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop. Wednesday night into Thursday, 14-foot-tall inflatable rubber ducks sprung up on the rooftops of businesses along Pike Street in what Grandpa Joe’s owner Christopher J. ...

Canonsburg begins child identification program

Canonsburg is taking a step toward protecting children with a new child identification program. “It has all of their information, everything personal,” explained Mayor Dave Rhome. “It’s kept confidentially with the parents, grandparents, wherever the person is who is in charge of that ...

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Sidelined in the fall – because I talk too much

By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter I have been “retired” for exactly 95 days. My fellow retirees warned me that all I’d do was eat breakfast out with the old guys and go to doctor visits. Come on. I’m in shape, I work hard. These are the golden years. Well, I haven’t made it ...

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Heintschel throws for 2 TDs in Pitt’s upset of Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Mason Heintschel threw for 321 yards and connected with Desmond Reid on a pair of touchdown passes as Pitt defeated No. 25 Florida State 34-31 on Saturday. A true freshman, Heintschel completed 21 of 29 passes and tossed a pair of second-quarter interceptions. He ...

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Penn State loses 3rd straight game, Allar for season

STATE COLLEGE (AP) — Caleb Komolafe ran for 72 yards and a touchdown and Northwestern held on to beat Penn State 22-21 on Saturday. Preston Stone threw for 163 yards with a touchdown pass to Griffin Wilde, and Jack Olsen kicked three field goals for the Wildcats (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten), who won ...

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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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Sojourn to the Southwest: A week in the ‘Land of Enchantment’

While searching for a late summer getaway, an article in the Wall Street Journal provided an intriguing prospect. Why not fly into Albuquerque, New Mexico, and also visit Santa Fe and Taos? The state is proudly called “the Land of Enchantment” to reflect its rich history, cultural ...

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