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Fayette County woman charged with leaving dogs in apartment without food, water

A Republic woman is charged with leaving dogs without access to food or water in the apartment from which she had been evicted. Police said the dogs were found emaciated at the North Union Township apartment of Mykel Nolan, 21, in June after downstairs tenants complained of water dripping from ...

Loans available for Washington County residents affected by June flooding

Communities in West Virginia’s northern panhandle bore the brunt of devastating flooding that occurred in June, but small business owners in Washington County affected by it can apply for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Washington County is among nine counties where the owners of small businesses and the leaders of private nonprofit organizations can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) due to the flooding. The loans are available if the owners or operators of an enterprise have suffered “substantial economic injury” as a result of a disaster and are unable to pay “regular and necessary operating expenses.” The loans cover ...

Freelance journalist files lawsuit in death of Moshannon inmate

A freelance journalist who has been researching the deaths of inmates in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has filed a federal lawsuit in Johnstown seeking the release of information concerning an inmate who died in December 2023 when housed in the Moshannon Valley Processing ...

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Kings defeat Pens to spoil Murashov’s debut

Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Kevin Fiala broke a tie with 8:08 left with his 500th NHL point to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday to open a six-game trip. Fiala got around defenseman Erik Karlsson and shot over goalie Sergei Murashov. Fiala also had an ...

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Waynesburg secures win in season finale

Waynesburg broke open a close game by scoring three unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter and defeated visiting Saint Vincent 35-24 in the Yellow Jackets’ season finale. Waynesburg ends the year at 4-4 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference and 4-6 overall. Saint Vincent (1-5, 2-6) ...

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W&J beats Geneva to clinch PAC title

BEAVER FALLS – For the 28th time Washington and Jefferson is the Presidents’ Athletic Conference champion in football. The Presidents (7-0, 7-2) locked up the PAC title with a 49-7 win over Geneva (5-2, 5-4) Saturday at Reeves Field in Beaver Falls. They also clinched a spot in the NCAA ...

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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

Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 250 Buffalo Road South, Washington, is holding a free Thanksgiving community luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome. East Beth Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Thanksgiving Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. ...

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