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Waynesburg man jailed after chase ends in swimming pool

A Waynesburg man was arrested Friday morning after leading police on a seven-mile chase that ended when his car splashed into an in-ground swimming pool. Police began pursuing Juan Villarreal, 40, around 1:38 a.m., after a trooper stationed in Jefferson noticed the tinted windows of ...

South Strabane fire company recognized

The South Strabane Fire Department has become one of a small group of departments nationwide to be distinguished for its efforts to aid research into cancer rates among firefighters. The department announced Thursday that it had been named a “gold helmet department” through the National ...

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Bengals’ Chase apologizes for spitting incident

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ja'Marr Chase apologized Monday for spitting on Jalen Ramsey during the fourth quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 16. Chase was suspended by the NFL for Sunday's game. His statement of apology was addressed to his team, the Bengals ...

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Unbeaten Daemen decks Cal

Observer-Reporter CALIFORNIA – Undefeated Daemen used a 17-3 run midway through the second half to pull away for a 83-64 victory over California in a nonconference men’s basketball game Monday evening at the Convocation Center. Daemen (7-0), which led 33-31 at halftime, was up 45-44 ...

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City of champions … and heartbreak: Pittsburgh’s 10 toughest losses

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com Pittsburgh has celebrated plenty of big wins and had more than its share of painful losses. These are the 10 most-aganozing defeats That the Pittsburgh sports scene has been suffering for a while now is a frustrating ...

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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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Jefferson United Methodist Church is holding a soup sale on Friday, Dec. 5. Soups available are vegetable, ham and bean, potato or wedding, and the cost is $10/quart. The soups must be ordered in advance before Wednesday, Dec. 3 by calling 724-883-2161. They can be picked up between noon and 1 ...

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