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Charleroi district judge resumes operations at new location

Operations for Charleroi Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter resumed Monday at a new location after being suspended last week when his building was condemned. Porter will operate out of 250 Chamber Plaza in Charleroi until further notice. Hours of operation will remain 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. A water line break collapsed ceilings and flooded the building at 416 Fallowfield Ave., rendering the structure uninhabitable. Operations for Porter were suspended throughout the remainder of the week as a new location for his office was sought. The Chamber Plaza location also houses satellite locations for Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc. ...

South Strabane Township shares draft ordinance for data centers

South Strabane Township officials have provided an updated draft for an ordinance regulating data centers. However, Supervisor Jeff Bull cautioned that elected officials may not be voting on the ordinance anytime soon. A public hearing has not been scheduled. “We’re far from the finish line,” Bull said. The draft is available for public viewing on South Strabane’s website. Officials began working on the ordinance after a 1,400-acre plot of land off of Zediker Station Road became a candidate for a potential data center. The land, owned by CNX Resources, has been marketed by real estate firm JLL since the fall as suitable for such a development. However, there have been no ...

Boil water advisory lifted for Washington County communities

Pennsylvania American Water has lifted a boil water advisory for an estimated 90,000 customers in portions of Washington and Allegheny counties. The advisory was issued after a 48-inch water main break occurred on Friday night, causing significant damage to the building that houses the Elrama ...

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High school basketball: Trinity girls win playoff tuneup

The Trinity girls basketball team had a pair of players record double-doubles in its playoff tuneup. Sutton Williamson had 15 points and 10 assists and Bently Layhue recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds as the Hillers downed Seton LaSalle, 67-47, Monday night. Gabby Humphreys added 14 points ...

Top of their class: Canon-Mac, South Fayette girls earn No. 1 seeds

The brackets in WPIAL girls basketball’s biggest classifications are headed by local teams. Defending state champion South Fayette is the top seed in Class 5A. And fresh off its first section title in 10 years, Canon-McMillan is seeded first in Class 6A. “It’s a good feeling seeing ...

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Pirates signing veteran hitter Ozuna

Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh. The 35-year-old free agent has reached an agreement with the Pirates on a one-year deal worth $12 million, a person familiar with the agreement told the Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the ...

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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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Love your space: Valentine’s Day home decor ideas

From planning a romantic night in with your significant other to hosting friends for Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day is a perfect opportunity to fill your home with love and heartfelt style. Whether you add subtle accents or bold pops of color, decorating for the season of love is about ...

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