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PASSHE board reports stable enrollment at its schools

Schools within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) had what has been characterized as “stable” enrollment for the fall semester. At a meeting of the PASSHE board of governors Thursday, it was reported that almost 83,000 students are enrolled in the 10 universities in ...

Ohio man charged with robbing South Strabane motel employee at knifepoint

A South Strabane motel employee was robbed at knifepoint Wednesday afternoon with the assailant allegedly holding the blade to a worker’s throat while demanding cash. Township police responded to the armed robbery at the Rodeway Inn at 282 North Ave. about 3:15 p.m., and quickly stopped the ...

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Ditka, Pitt great and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

CHICAGO – Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86. Ditka's family announced his death on Friday in a statement. "It is ...

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Penguins lose to Columbus in shootout

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kent Johnson scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Damon Severson had a goal and an assist for Columbus. Mathieu Olivier also scored, and Cole Sillinger added two assists. Cam Talbot ...

McKinney rallies Woodland Hills past Canon-Mac

CANONSBURG – Jaron McKinney passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Jaden Jones returned an interception for a score and Woodland Hills overcame an early 14-point deficit to win at Canon-McMillan 35-17 in a nonconference game Friday night. Canon-McMillan (3-4) led 14-0 less than 10 ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: The time to get AI right is now

As recently as early summer, artificial intelligence, or AI, was far from the center of public concern or worry. Now, it's at center stage, though to many it remains a mystery. During a recent class reunion, a friend confided that AI was a head-scratcher. "I don't know anything about it," he ...

Living

Rain gardens help handle today’s downpours

Scientists say we should expect more extreme weather events, which can often mean heavy rain and floods. One way to protect your garden and yard is to create a rain garden. Rain gardens are depressed beds planted with thirsty native perennials and shrubs. Situate them in a spot where water ...

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