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Large truck overturns in Greene County

A truck overturned on Route 18 in Center Township on Monday afternoon, resulting in no injuries. Pennsylvania State Police dispatch called troopers from the Waynesburg station to the scene, past the intersection with Hargus Creek Road, around 1:45 p.m. The cause of the crash was not yet known, ...

South Strabane not taking action on data center ordinance

South Strabane Township supervisors will not be voting on an ordinance related to data centers when they meet tonight. There has been confusion about what would appear on the agenda due in part to an error in a legal advertisement. Elected officials will be holding public hearings on ...

Peters Township sues Washington Co. coroner over autopsy records

Peters Township officials are suing the Washington County coroner’s office over its refusal to turn over autopsy reports and other records to the municipality’s police department, which they claim is hampering the investigation into a baby’s death earlier this year. John Smith, who ...

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Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point as Oilers defeat Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Draisaitl, who hit the milestone in the first period on a secondary assist, ...

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Pitt’s ACC football opponents determined

Pitt is one of 12 Atlantic Coast Conference schools set to play nine conference games during the 2026 season, the league announced Tuesday as it unveiled each of its 17 football programs’ conference opponents. The Panthers’ home conference schedule includes Florida State, Georgia Tech, ...

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High school basketball: J-M boys get defensive, stay undefeated

Jeremiah Robertson scored 17 points as Jefferson-Morgan remained undefeated with a 46-29 victory over visiting Beth-Center in a Class 2A Section 3 boys basketball game Tuesday night. The Rockets (2-0, 4-0) forged a 16-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and held Beth-Center (1-1, 3-2) to ...

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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 ...

Living

Have a happy, hearty holiday meal

(Family Features) The holiday season is about celebrating with friends and family over warm, memorable meals, and few things make those gatherings more special than serving dishes made at home. To elevate your menu, consider a versatile, beginner-friendly ingredient like shrimp for your next ...

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