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White Oak man charged in Star Lake stabbing

Hanover Township police charged a man this week for allegedly stabbing two people following a concert at The Pavilion at Star Lake. Frank Bonacci, 43, of White Oak, faces felony charges of aggravated assault, and misdemeanors of reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and tampering with evidence. According to the criminal complaint, the stabbing occurred at about 12:45 a.m. Aug. 3 in the Star Lake parking lot. Luke Bryan had performed for a sold out crowd that night. Charging documents state that Steven Palermo and Daniel Myers had offered to help Bonacci look for his girlfriend's lost cellphone, but that a fight broke out. The complaint did not say what prompted the fight. Court ...

Pittsburgh, Greensburg bishops offer Sunday Mass dispensation

Catholics in the Pittsburgh or Greensburg dioceses who cannot attend Mass on Sunday will be granted dispensation. Local meteorologists are warning that the region could have one of the most significant snow events in years, with hazardous roads and bitter cold expected through Monday. Each diocese is urging parishioners to place safety first when considering travelling this weekend. There will be Saturday Masses offered is each diocese, though parishioners are urged to check social media pages with individual churches to ensure there have been no last-minute cancellations.

Monessen man indicted on drug, weapons charges

A Monessen man was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on drug and firearm charges. Anthony Crews, 52, faces three charges of possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession of a firearm and ammunition after being convicted of prior felonies. According to the Department of Justice, on June 25 Crews was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and firearms. Crews faces 10 years to life in prison, and a fine of up to $5.5 million.

Monessen home destroyed in early morning fire

An early morning fire destroyed a Monessen home Thursday. The fire at 177 Pacific Ave. was reported just before 1 a.m. Delmar Hepple, Monessen fire chief, lives nearby and said he was able to respond quickly; however, the fire was already heavy and spreading. “We evacuated the homes on ...

Varying forecasts predict heavy snowfall in southwestern Pa.

Uncertainty about this weekend's snowfall – with the forecast predicting at least six inches of snow and some models showing the possibility of up to a foot-and-a-half – has road crews hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. The area will be in a winter storm watch beginning ...

East Washington man charged with endangerment

East Washington police arrested a man Wednesday morning after he was accused of firing a gun inside his apartment. Jarvis Prather, 33, of East Washington, faces misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment and simple assault. According to the criminal complaint, at about 12:20 a.m. police were called to Prather's apartment at 418 E. Beau St. for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, a woman and a child exited the the home. The City of Washington Police Department was called to assist, and the agency posted to its Facebook page that there was a short standoff before Prather was taken into custody. Charging documents state that police recovered a 9mm handgun and a ...

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Penguins score 3 goals in 37-second span in win over Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Anthony Mantha scored twice, Sidney Crosby made it three in an early 37-second span and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Thursday night. The 37-second spree was the fastest three goals in Penguins history and the fastest three allowed by the ...

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Ravens hire Chargers’ Minter as head coach

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jesse Minter is heading back to Baltimore, this time as the Ravens' next head coach. The club hired the Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator on Thursday. Minter replaces John Harbaugh, who was fired earlier this month after 18 years when the Ravens failed to make the ...

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Skinner stops 18 shots as Penguins beat Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Tommy Novak and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Wednesday night. Yegor Chinakhov and Bryan Rust also scored for Pittsburgh (24-14-11). The Penguins have points in five straight games (3-0-2) and ...

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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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Mobility exercises important part of fitness as we age

As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you “oof” every time you get in a car or “aargh” while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility. Dr. ...

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