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West Finley woman’s 80th birthday becomes charity endeavor

Priscella Layne didn’t want any gifts for her 80th birthday, figuring she has everything she needs. Instead, the West Finley woman’s celebration of eight decades of life became a charity endeavor. Layne turned 80 Tuesday, but a party in her honor was held Dec. 13 at the Pennsylvania ...

Immigrants straining borough resources, Charleroi councilman tells lawmakers

A Charleroi councilman testified before a U.S. House subcommittee Wednesday that an influx of immigrants in recent years has had a negative impact on the borough. “I am here as a local elected official who has had to look residents in the eye and explain why their town no longer feels safe, ...

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And good will towards tree stands

By Dave Bates Contributing writer A buddy is someone who’ll have a beer with you when you’ve fallen on hard times. A pal is someone who’ll loan you his socket set. A friend is someone who’ll offer to let you sit his best deer stand even when they haven’t tagged out yet. Anybody ...

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Lions seeking to reverse trends against Steelers

By Dave Hogg Associated Press DETROIT — On paper, the Detroit Lions are strong favorites to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in a showdown of 8-6 teams with playoff hopes. History points to a different outcome. Detroit is 0-5-1 against the Steelers in the 21st century, and ...

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Hoffmann Family agrees to purchase Penguins

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — A family-owned, Chicago-based investment company has reached a "definitive agreement" to purchase a controlling interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group. The Penguins announced Friday that Hoffmann Family of Companies ...

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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

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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