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Washington, Charleroi among NAP grant recipients

The latest round of state Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) grants include efforts to continue the revitalization of the city of Washington, a program to address workforce shortages in agriculture and aid for further projects in the revitalization initiative in Charleroi. The state NAP ...

PennWest holds fall commencement

Pennsylvania Western University held its fall commencement ceremonies across its three campuses Saturday – California, Clarion and Edinboro. Nearly 900 students graduated, although not all participated Saturday. Undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Health Sciences and Human ...

Despite long odds, Powerball ticket buyers pursuing ‘the dream’

Visions of sugar plums may be dancing in a lot of heads right now, but for some people they are being accompanied by visions of mansions, sports cars, pricey vacations and comfy retirements. It’s all due to the fact that the Powerball jackpot has reached $1.2 billion after Monday’s ...

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Sports

Fresh faces have Waynesburg girls basketball flying high

Though the Waynesburg girls basketball team is off to a hot start, new coach Mark Capozolli believes they are just scratching the surface. He likened them to a project that’s a work in progress. The early returns suggest progress is definitely being made. Three of the five Waynesburg ...

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Wrestling roundup: Chartiers-Houston, Beth-Center rally late for wins

Chartiers-Houston erased a 14-point deficit with three bouts remaining and defeated host Keystone Oaks, 40-36, in a non-section match Wednesday night. KO led 30-18 before Chartiers-Houston’s Angelo Mele (160) won by major decision. KO made it 36-22 with a win by fall at 172, but the Bucs ...

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O-R Athlete of the Week: Haleigh Rush, Avella

Name: Haleigh Rush Grade: Senior School: Avella Sport: Basketball Rush’s Week: Rush put up good statistics in two games last week, but the most important number to her was two. That’s how many wins the Eagles had last week. Rush played a big part in each victory. She scored 19 ...

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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

Seafood makes for a flavorful and unique holiday offering

Seafood may not be synonymous with holiday dinners, which tend to feature traditional fare like turkey, roasts and pasta. But seafood makes a perfect offering come the holiday season, particularly for those living in coastal regions where access to fresh food taken directly from nearby waters ...

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