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Shapiro wins reelection for governor

Democrat Josh Shapiro won reelection Tuesday as governor of Pennsylvania, defeating Republican Stacy Garrity. Shapiro was seeking a second term. He previously served two terms as state attorney general, and he's considered a potential contender for the White House in 2028. Garrity, the state's two-term elected treasurer, was endorsed by President Donald Trump. The Associated Press declared Shapiro the winner at 8:01 p.m.

Reschenthaler wins fifth term in Congress

U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler won his fifth term to office, fending off a Democratic wave nationwide to defeat challenger Alan Bradstock in the 14th Congressional District. Reschenthaler, R-Peters Township, beat Bradstock of Dunbar by a 59-to-41% margin, which is the smallest win percentage of ...

Starpointe data center hearings potentially nearing end

Northern Washington County residents are eager for the Hanover Township Board of Supervisors to decide whether to grant a conditional use permit for a proposed 350-megawatt data center project in Starpointe Business Park after almost a dozen hearings to review the application. The board has ...

Community calendar

Hoagie sale Claysville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is selling Italian hoagies for $8 each. Order deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Call Sandy at 724-663-4387 to order. Orders will be available for pickup between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the fire hall, 154 Main St., Claysville. Singles club The Association of University People welcomes singles 55+ who are four-year college graduates to join them for various activities and meet new friends. Events include happy hour, brunches, lunches, dinners, meet-ups at live music venues, local wineries and walking trails, our unique book group and day trips. Interested guests can attend three activities before deciding to join. ...

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Sports

Wild Things hire new pitching coach

The Wild Things have started to put together their coaching staff for the 2027 National Association season. Washington announced Tuesday that it has hired Reid Santos, a three-time MLB draft pick and veteran of nine professional seasons as a player, to be the pitching coach next year. Santos ...

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Niagara falls as WVU starts with win

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia’s debut for the 2026-27 season wasn’t half bad. Along the way, WVU’s defense created a little history and prized freshman recruit Miles Sadler had a solid showing with 16 points and nine assists. It all led to the Mountaineers’ 91-46 victory ...

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Penn State cruises past Canisius

UNIVERSITY PARK (AP) — Roko Prkacin scored 28 points, Ivan Juric had a double-double, and Penn State rolled past Canisius 97-57 on Monday night in the season opener for both teams. Prkacin made 12 of 14 shots and 4 of 5 free throws. Juric scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. The ...

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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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Deaths of elderly Chartiers Township couple remain a mystery 36 years later

The bodies of an elderly Chartiers Township couple were found in a pool of blood in their basement in 1990, causing an intense police investigation and a nationwide search for their killers. Thirty-six years have passed and there are still no leads, no arrest, no motive. At noon on Nov. 7, ...

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