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Demolition of Courthouse Square set to begin Monday

Demolition is set to begin Monday on the Courthouse Square parking garage before crews begin tearing down the building itself a few weeks later. Crews were expected to begin staging their demolition equipment late Thursday or early this morning and then begin assembling the machinery, which ...

Peters Township student accused of ‘sextortion’ waives case to court

The Peters Township High School senior class president accused of “catfishing” and extorting nearly two dozen teenagers by convincing them to send him explicit photos agreed to waive his case to trial as prosecutors dropped hundreds of charges in order to consolidate them. Shackled and ...

You can eat healthier at fish fries

With Lent in full swing, there are plenty of fish fries available in the region for those who avoid eating meat on Fridays. Fish is generally healthy and recommended as part of a balanced diet, but fried fish – as delicious as it is – is not the healthiest option. Dr. Drew Oehler, a ...

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History made: Canon-Mac tops Norwin for first WPIAL girls basketball title

By Jerin Steele jsteele@observer-reporter.com PITTSBURGH – It was the first time the Canon-McMillan girls basketball team was at the Petersen Events Center for a WPIAL final, but it certainly didn’t look like it. From the opening tip the Big Macs looked like seasoned veterans on the ...

Canon-Mac aims to punctuate dream season with title

John Fontana can still recall the first meeting he had with his players after he got the Canon-McMillan girls basketball head coaching job three years ago. “I told them that I wasn’t just coming here to win games, I was coming here to win championships,” Fontana said. “We lived off ...

College notebook: W&J coach inducted into Marietta Hall of Fame

Washington & Jefferson head softball coach Marissa Rush was inducted into the Marietta College Hall of Fame on Feb. 14. Rush earned four varsity letters as a catcher on the Pioneers’ softball and was the team captain her senior season. She also was a member of the Student-Athlete ...

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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

Steps to keep a home safe for babies

Your little one's on-the-go adventures mark a huge milestone for his or her development and your family. Before you allow your baby to trek freely from room to room, get your home ready for a child on the move with these safety steps and precautions: Prepare before the birth First-time ...

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