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In mother's honor, author donates 100 books to Fayette Imagination Library

When Dolly Parton died in August, it inspired a local children’s author to pay tribute in a way his mother would have loved. On Monday, Rizzi DeFabo presented 100 copies of his book “Rizzi & Nonna and the Wedding Cookies” to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Fayette County. ...

Washington County to host flood recovery resource event

The Washington County Department of Public Safety has partnered with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to bring a wealth of flood recovery resources together in a two-day event. Hundreds of county residents have reported losses since four flash floods roiled the area throughout ...

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B-C volleyball avenges playoff loss in win over Cal

COAL CENTER – A year ago the Beth-Center girls volleyball team saw its best season in eight years end with a loss in straight sets to California in the WPIAL Class A quarterfinals. The Bulldogs’ first chance to exact revenge against their neighboring rivals was at California’s home gym ...

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As his 22nd season begins, Crosby showing no signs of slowing down

PITTSBURGH – It is the next-to-last day of September on the eve of Sidney Crosby's 22nd season. His team's opener across the state in Philadelphia less than 36 hours away looms. And there the longtime Pittsburgh Penguins captain is on a random early fall Tuesday, doing what he has always ...

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Croftcheck brought winning determination to Carmichaels, WVU

Tom Croftcheck was one of those athletes that teammates and coaches would want on their side. The vibe was positive. The effort was unquestioned. The will to win was apparent and infectious. "Tommy is one of the most competitive guys I ever played ball with," said Larry Kumor, a Uniontown ...

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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 ...

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Carmichaels homecoming court

The Carmichaels High School homecoming game is Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. A parade on Greene Street will begin at 6:15, with the announcement of the homecoming queen before the game. Members of the homecoming court are, from left, front row, Pepper Mehalik (flower girl); seniors: Lillian Pratt, Brenna ...

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