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South Carolina man accused of contractor fraud in Greene

A South Carolina man is accused of defrauding a Greene County couple of $2,400 while posing as an asphalt contractor. Johnny Carroll, 43, of North Augusta, S.C., faces charges of financial exploitation of an older adult and theft by deception. Both were filed with Judge Thomas Ankrom Tuesday afternoon. Carroll allegedly approached Anetta and Thomas Neff in the driveway of their home in Morgan Township on Aug. 10. Carroll claimed to be affiliated with D.B. Paving, which had paved her driveway the previous month, according to court documents. Carroll, who identified himself as John Riley of Riley’s Asphalt, told Neff he was there to finish the job and apply a seal coat, the ...

Flash flood strikes Canonburg again

A torrential downpour along the Route 19 corridor left businesses along West Pike Street in Canonsburg underwater on Sunday, less than a month after a similar storm tore through the area. Sunsational Tan Owner Cheryl Homerosky said her business, which is located south of the intersection ...

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Evansville gets jump on Wild Things

For the first three months of the Frontier League season, the Wild Things played like a well-oiled machine that was hitting on all cylinders. Over the last week, the Wild Things seem to be leaking oil. Jon Ponder led off the game with a home run and four Evansville pitchers combined on a ...

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Former Steelers RB Harris signs with Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Coming off a torn Achilles tendon, Najee Harris had to wait until the middle of NFL training camps in August to sign a contract. Now that he has joined the New York Giants, the veteran running back does not anticipate making them wait for him to contribute. Fresh off ...

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Ashcraft works 8 efficient innings, Cruz homers in return in Pirates win

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night. Ashcraft (13-5), a first-time All-Star this season, struck out four and didn't ...

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Rather the ‘saving’ America, the SAVE Act is about voter suppression

For months, President Trump and his administration have been fixated on one issue. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with ending the war in Iran or with the affordability of groceries and gasoline. The president’s primary goal this spring and summer has been the passage of the Safeguard ...

Living

Convenient school day recipes to get kids eating healthy

During the rush of back-to-school season, parents need quick, efficient options to encourage healthy foods for their families without fielding moans and groans. That means choosing simple recipes that feature nourishing fruits, vegetables, proteins and healthy fats while still boasting ...

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