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PAWC canvassing in Dilliner district looking to identify types of water service lines

Pennsylvania American Water is beginning door-to-door canvassing outreach in the company’s Greene County Dilliner service area to assist nearly 1,200 customers in identifying the material of their home’s water service line. If a service line is identified as lead or galvanized steel, Pennsylvania American Water will work with the customer to replace the line at no direct cost to them. A water service line is a pipe that connects a home or business to the water main in the street. Pennsylvania American Water owns a portion of the service line, typically from the main to the curb stop, found near the street curb or sidewalk. The property owner owns the rest of the service line ...

Engineer testifies on Starpointe data center power generation

Hanover Township residents heard more information about a proposed data center campus in Starpointe Business Park and how it will utilize an on-site natural gas power plant during a Monday night hearing. Two of the three township supervisors have been reviewing a conditional use permit ...

Frequent flooding concerns businesses, residents near Chartiers Creek

Businesses and residents located near Chartiers Creek in Canton Township are wondering what can be done to prevent the waterway from flooding after it once again overflowed its banks following Sunday morning’s storms. The heavy rain caused flooding along Jefferson Avenue and other places in ...

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Sports

Fort Cherry volleyball proving it belongs among 2A’s best

In the span of two days the Fort Cherry girls volleyball team proved to themselves and the rest of the WPIAL that they are for real. The Rangers were unbeaten, but two big tests awaited them on back-to-back days and they passed both. On Monday, the Rangers swept perennial power Frazier at ...

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Antonio Brown avoids prison with reduced charge in attempted murder case

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal that will have him avoid prison time on a reduced charge in an attempted murder case in Miami. His lawyer said Wednesday the agreement with prosecutors was too good to turn down. Brown is scheduled to appear in court on ...

O-R Athlete of the Week: Jamarie Walker, Washington

Name: Jamarie Walker Grade: Senior School: Washington Sport: Football Walker’s week: It was another strong week running the football for Walker, who had 168 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-14 win for Wash High against Brentwood in the Class A Black Hills Conference opener. His three ...

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Rather the ‘saving’ America, the SAVE Act is about voter suppression

For months, President Trump and his administration have been fixated on one issue. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with ending the war in Iran or with the affordability of groceries and gasoline. The president’s primary goal this spring and summer has been the passage of the Safeguard ...

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Bar Foundation hosts ‘Bourbon, Boots & Bling Comedy Night Fundraiser’

The Washington County Bar Foundation invites the community to its upcoming Bourbon, Boots & Bling Comedy Night Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Main Pavilion at the Washington Park. This Western-themed evening promises a high-energy mix of stand-up comedy, music, rustic dining, and ...

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