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Rices Landing man accused of child pornography

A Rices Landing man is accused of forcing a child to undress and taking photos and videos of her over a period of several years. William Wilson, 38, is charged with filming a sexual act, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children, indecent assault and indecent exposure. The incidents took place when the child was between 3 and 7, she told state police in July 2025. The child told her guardian she had been experiencing traumatic flashbacks to the events, according to the criminal complaint. Wilson had yet to be arraigned as of Tuesday afternoon.

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Citizens book sale How many books can you fit in bag? Find out Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Friends of Citizens Library Bag of Books Sale, 55 S. College St., Washington. The sale is a benefit for Citizens Library and will feature a large selection of fiction and children's books. Two bag sizes are available – small for $5 and large for $10. Glass recycling Saturday Volunteers from the Washington Rotary Club will assist with recycling of empty bottles and jars Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Log Cabin Drive entrance to the Washington Park recycling center. Only glass bottles and jars are accepted, but color does not matter and lids and labels ...

South Strabane firefighters rescue ducklings in storm drain

South Strabane firefighters and police officers worked to rescue eight ducklings that fell into a storm drain in the Old Mill shopping center Monday afternoon, while mama duck showed her concern by quacking a few feet away. Avari Reed of Elizabeth and her friend, Stephanie Guzik, were ...

Cecil approves solar ordinance

The Cecil Township Board of Supervisors adopted a comprehensive ordinance governing the installation of solar energy systems in the township during a Monday night meeting, concluding more than six months of work and public hearings. The new ordinance defines both primary and accessory solar systems, laying out zoning, installation and decommissioning regulations for such systems. Primary solar energy systems (PSES) are defined as generating power primarily for off-site use, while accessory solar systems are meant to provide energy for a primary residence or business already on the property, according to the ordinance. The township has held public hearings on the matter since late ...

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Montesa’s heroics help WVU earn spot in super regionals

GRANVILLE, W.Va. – When West Virginia pitcher Dawson Montesa got up from the press table after Sunday's game against Wake Forest, head coach Steve Sabins jokingly told him to be ready for Game 2 of the doubleheader against Kentucky just under an hour from then. It was a joke because Montesa ...

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Steelers, Herbig agree on four-year extension

PITTSBURGH – Nick Herbig wants to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for life. The outside linebacker is well on his way after agreeing to a new four-year deal on Tuesday that will keep him in Pittsburgh for the rest of the decade, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The ...

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Fowler answers call for Wild Things

With one swing of his bat early Tuesday afternoon, Cole Fowler made things much better for the Wild Things’ hitters, who seemed to be well on their way to a frustrating and unproductive day at the ballpark. Gateway starting pitcher Josh Dima and relievers Jack Hoeymans and Claudio Galva had ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: Changing the direction of U.S. labor

Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor fallen veterans, is a red letter day for American labor - literally. On Memorial Day 1937, union blood was spilled in Chicago, when 10 were killed and nearly a hundred protesters were injured during a steelworkers' strike rally. It was a tragic, ...

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Salad gets a summery makeover

Steakhouse fans eagerly anticipate digging into the savory cuts of sizzling beef waiters serve up. The precursor to that portion of the meal is often a wedge salad, which offers a crisp complement to the richness of the steak. Wedge salads are traditionally made with iceberg lettuce and ...

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