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Man ordered to stand trial in fatal shooting at Canonsburg house party

The defense for Kristopher Moorehouse claims he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a friend who made unwanted advances to the defendant’s girlfriend at a house party in Canonsburg last month, even going as far as invoking the Castle Doctrine that allows for lethal force against ...

Man killed in Washington shooting

The mayor of Washington issued a plea Saturday morning for witnesses to come forward after a fatal shooting in the city. The shooting occurred at about 2:52 a.m. Saturday in the alley next to Joe’s Bakery at 123 N. Main St., according to Mayor JoJo Burgess. Washington County Coroner ...

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Snell spectacular, Dodgers hold on in 9th to beat Brewers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on as the Dodgers opened the National League Championship Series with a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. Blake Treinen struck out Brice Turang with the ...

Five things we learned in Week 7

Each Monday we’ll look back at the highlights of the week that was in local high school football. Because of the Columbus Day holiday this week it’s in Tuesday’s edition. 1. End of a drought?: Trinity’s 40-18 win over Chartiers Valley has the Hillers in position to do something for ...

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Penn State AD details decision to fire Franklin

By Travis Johnson Associated Press STATE COLLEGE — Pat Kraft wants to win national championships in Happy Valley. To try to do so, Penn State's athletic director made the toughest decision of his career. Penn State fired coach James Franklin on Sunday after the Nittany Lions — who ...

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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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Bentworth celebrates 50th reunion

The Bentworth Class of 1975 recently celebrated its 50th class reunion at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows. The classmates – the first to graduate from the then-newly built Bentworth High School – also attended an assembly with current Bentworth High students and toured the school. Other ...

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