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Washington native among those charged in NBA betting case

A Washington native charged earlier this year was named in an indictment this week in connection with the rigging of bets on NBA games. Shane Hennen, 31, currently of Las Vegas, faces additional accusations from the Department of Justice that he used inside information to place bets on games. Hennen was one of six individuals to be named in an indictment unsealed in the Eastern District of New York Thursday. Also facing charges are Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to the DOJ, when Rozier played for the Charlotte Hornets he tipped off his friend and co-defendant Deniro Laster that he would leave the March 23, ...

Veterans honored at Canonsburg breakfast

A breakfast was held Friday at the Canonsburg Senior Center to honor area veterans. Veterans were recognized for their service, shared their military experience and spoke on various topics.

Community briefs

The monthly meeting of Mon Valley Paws will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Italian Club, 112 7th St., Monessen for members and the general public. For more information call 724-493-8305. Mon Valley Paws will sponsor Dine and Donate on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at ...

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Steelers fall short in Rodgers’ reunion with Packers

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Jordan Love spent three years absorbing what he could from Aaron Rodgers. Footwork. Cadence. Throwing motion. Film study. The list of things Love gleaned from his mentor goes on and on, every last item invaluable in Love's development. And ...

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Fan at Penguins game hospitalized after falling from upper concourse

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A fan at Monday night's game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues was taken to a hospital after falling from the upper concourse at PPG Paints Arena. The incident happened early in the first period after Anthony Mantha's goal gave the Penguins a 2-0 ...

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Bentworth tops BCC to advance to 3rd straight final

LEETSDALE – Going into halftime scoreless, there wasn’t any panic for the Bentworth boys soccer team. For a team that has scored at will this year – 164 goals to be exact— it was an unfamiliar position, but with a slight adjustment and a belief that goals would come the Bearcats broke ...

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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

The monthly meeting of Mon Valley Paws will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Italian Club, 112 7th St., Monessen for members and the general public. For more information call 724-493-8305. Mon Valley Paws will sponsor Dine and Donate on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at ...

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