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World War II vet celebrating 103rd birthday honored

World War II Coast Guard veteran George Herwig, who recently celebrated his 103rd birthday, was honored during the Washington County commissioners meeting Thursday afternoon. Herwig, of Washington, was presented with certificates of recognition from Commissioner Electra Janis and state Sen. ...

Canonsburg man charged after driving away from traffic stop, crashing

State police charged a Canonsburg man accused of driving away from troopers during a traffic stop and crashing the vehicle. Adam Andrew Snatchko, 53, faces felony charges of theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer and escape. According ...

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O-R Athlete of the Week: Cole Neupaver, Peters Township

Name: Cole Neupaver Grade: Senior School: Peters Township Sport: Football Neupaver’s week: It has already been a breakout season for Neupaver, but he really opened some eyes Friday by scoring five touchdowns in Peters Township’s 42-14 victory over Bethel Park in the WPIAL Class 5A ...

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Veteran Samuel joins Steelers’ practice squad

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Asante Samuel Jr. spent the last few months recovering from spinal fusion surgery by doing some distance running in hope of being ready whenever a team called looking for help in the secondary. Now it's time to sprint. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed the veteran ...

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Skenes cap rise to top with first Cy Young

By Will Graves AP National Writer Paul Skenes' meteoric rise to the top is complete. The young Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice for the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and baseball's ...

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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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