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South Strabane Planning Commission tables fossil fuel ordinance

The South Strabane Planning Commission last week tabled a proposed ordinance regarding fossil fuel power generation facilities after a lengthy discussion prompted several edits that require further review. The ordinance is the final portion of a trio of three related ordinances that were ...

Fayette, Greene counties among lowest voter turnout in Pennsylvania

Fayette and Greene counties had among the lowest voter turnout in Pennsylvania for last week’s midterm elections despite several competitive races up and down the ballot. At just 48.7%, Fayette County had the second lowest turnout in the state, just behind Philadelphia County, which turned ...

Veterans reminded to locate military discharge papers

As we honor those who have served in our nation’s military, now is a good time to remind veterans of the importance of locating military paperwork. Veterans are urged to located their DD214 – the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – issued by the U.S. Department of ...

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Wild Things to host 2027 NAPB All-Star Game

With Washington being the geographic center of the National Association of Professional Baseball – the independent baseball circuit formerly known as the Frontier League – it makes sense that many of the league’s events, such as the all-star game, be held here to cut down on travel for ...

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PT makes net gains, beats Lower Dauphin

McMURRAY – The Peters Township girls volleyball team is a coach’s dream. It doesn’t matter what alignment the Indians utilize, or which personnel group is on the court, the players who end up at the net all have the same characteristics – they are tall, athletic, play with impeccable ...

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Bentworth breezes past Brockway in PIAA first round

McMURRAY – If there was any momentum gained by Brockway by a goal in the 32nd minute that sliced an early deficit in half, Billy Moyer snuffed it out. With an impressive individual run Moyer charged down the right side and ripped a shot into the back of the net with 47 seconds remaining in ...

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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 ...

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Historical society presentation Jefferson College Historical Society will welcome Paul Ambrose, a model train enthusiast, who will present on Nov. 9. The presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Canonsburg Senior Center, 30 E. Pike St. Coin club meeting The South Hills Coin Club will meet ...

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