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Peters Township police charge two in assault

Peters Township police charged two people Monday for allegedly assaulting each other. Jasmine Nicole Henry, 32, of Washington, and Geoffry William Staley, 35, of Peters Township, each face a felony charge of aggravated assault. Staley faces an additional felony of strangulation. According to ...

No tax increase in Charleroi 2026 budget

Charleroi Council passed a budget for 2026 that does not include a tax increase. The spending plan was approved Monday as council reconvened its Dec. 10 meeting. Each of the six members of council participating in the meeting approved the budget. Councilman Larry Celaschi was not in ...

North Strabane man permitted to withdraw guilty plea after sentencing

Sighs of relief from family members quickly turned to exasperation as the man accused of sexually assaulting at least six boys withdrew his guilty plea after hearing his sentence. Leo Adam Jonathan McIntyre III appeared before Judge Traci McDonald Monday for his sentencing in six separate ...

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O-R Athlete of the Week: Yunuen Ayala, Canon-McMillan

Name: Yunuen Ayala Grade: Junior School: Canon-McMillan Sport: Wrestling Ayala’s Week: Going into the Powerade girls tournament, Ayala had a mindset of having fun, wrestling free and getting some points on the board. It was a formula that helped her win the 124-pound title. She ...

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Penn State’s Martin rushes into 2026

By Andy Stine Contributing writer YORK – Penn State running back Quinton Martin Jr. is in the same boat as many other Nittany Lions. He isn’t quite sure what’s next, and his future could look a lot different as early as later this week when the transfer portal opens on ...

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Rodgers believes he’ll have options if he plays again in 2026

By Will Graves Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers isn't talking like someone who's on the verge of retirement. Maybe because there's a chance he's not. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, who recently turned 42, didn't shut the door completely on returning in 2026 when asked ...

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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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An ‘exorcising of demons’

Many people think writing a book is driven by lightning bolts of inspiration that propel an author forward. Katherine Mansfield isn’t one of them. “There are definitely points when something comes out of the ether and rests on your brain … but I think true creativity is just ...

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