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Greene native celebrates 105th birthday

There’s “no trick” to living to be 105, said Julia Plasko. Clean living might have helped, said her daughter, Cindy Levo. Plasko never drank, and never smoked. But she’s managed to fit in a lot more in her 105 years, from serving in World War II to decades of contributions to the ...

Fayette inmate death investigated

The death of an inmate at SCI - Fayette is under investigation. Fredderick Hall Jr., 42, died on Saturday, four days after he was found unresponsive in his cell, according to a release from the state Department of Corrections. Upon the discovery, prison staff responded and provided ...

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Strong 3rd period pushes Penguins past Sabres

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust and Kevin Hayes scored in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Hayes tapped in Erik Karlsson's pass from the top of the crease with 7:26 remaining to give Pittsburgh a 3-1 ...

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Skenes receives record $3.4 million pre-arbitration bonus

By Ronald Blum AP Baseball Writer Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will receive a record $3,436,343 from this year's pre-arbitration bonus pool, raising his two-year total to $5,588,400 under the initiative to direct more money to top younger players. A 23-year-old right-hander who ...

Flying high: PT linebacker Spratt looks to build off big WPIAL final

What’s more impressive, an 18-year-old with a pilot’s license or making 22 tackles in the WPIAL championship game? It doesn’t matter to Peters Township linebacker James Spratt what you choose, because he has accomplished both. On the football field, Spratt had a huge night last ...

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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

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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