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Work begins to repair collapsed trench on Route 88 in Charleroi

Work began this week to repair the unauthorized trench dug in Charleroi that trapped a worker for several hours nearly three months ago and has closed the northbound lanes of Route 88 through the borough’s business district. Crews began Monday stabilizing and backfilling the gaping hole that ...

Fayette inmate death investigated

The death of an inmate at SCI - Fayette is under investigation. Fredderick Hall Jr., 42, died on Saturday, four days after he was found unresponsive in his cell, according to a release from the state Department of Corrections. Upon the discovery, prison staff responded and provided ...

Republic teen’s photo wins prize in state anti-litter contest

A Republic teen took home a top award in a state contest drawing people’s focus to the littering problem in Pennsylvania. First place in the student category of the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Contest went to Jacob Valente, a 10th-grade student at Laurel Highlands High School in Uniontown. ...

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Steelers optimistic that Rodgers will play against Bills

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers and his broken left wrist could play on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Buffalo Bills. The 41-year-old Rodgers practiced in a limited capacity last week, but ended up watching Pittsburgh's 31-28 loss to Chicago from ...

College notebook: Solorio off to fast start for Iowa wrestling

Valarie Solorio has the distinction of being the first girls wrestler to win a gold medal at the PIAA Championships. That happened in 2024, when she was a senior at Canon-McMillan, and won the 100-pound title. Solorio would like to add the distinction of being the first local product to ...

Flying high: PT linebacker Spratt looks to build off big WPIAL final

What’s more impressive, an 18-year-old with a pilot’s license or making 22 tackles in the WPIAL championship game? It doesn’t matter to Peters Township linebacker James Spratt what you choose, because he has accomplished both. On the football field, Spratt had a huge night last ...

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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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Community briefs

Jefferson United Methodist Church is holding a soup sale on Friday, Dec. 5. Soups available are vegetable, ham and bean, potato or wedding, and the cost is $10/quart. The soups must be ordered in advance before Wednesday, Dec. 3 by calling 724-883-2161. They can be picked up between noon and 1 ...

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