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Bentleyville police chief, former secretary sue for defamation

Bentleyville’s police chief and former secretary/treasurer are suing several borough council members and a municipal employee over claims they were defamed over false accusations they had misappropriated public money. Bentleyville police Chief Richard Young and Tammy Stamm, who served as ...

Veterans Day marked with solemn ceremony at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

Veterans Day was commemorated Wednesday with songs and solemnity at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Cecil Township, where more than 26,000 veterans have been laid to rest. As with other Veterans Day ceremonies in the region and around the country, a rifle salute was given by an honor ...

Oh, snow! Southwestern Pa. could see first snowfall of season this weekend

Southwestern Pennsylvania residents can expect a significant drop in temperatures this weekend, with rain, scattered snow showers and potentially chilly wind chills ushering the region's first real taste of winter weather. A low pressure system moving through the region will bring periods of ...

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Penguins beat Sharks in shootout after blowing 2-goal lead

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ben Kindel scored in regulation and had the lone shootout goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Wednesday night after blowing a two-goal lead in third period. San Jose star Macklin Celebrini scored with 8:28 left, and set up Mason ...

O-R Athlete of the Week: Katie Froelich, Peters Township

Name: Katie Froelich Grade: Sophomore School: Peters Township Sport: Cross country Froelich’s week: In the days leading up to the PIAA cross country championships, Froelich was under the weather. “I was sick the whole week before,” Froelich said. “The previous weekend I had a fever ...

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College basketball roundup: W&J women fall to defending champs

Molly Dorighi and Abby Cooch each scored 19 points, powering defending NCAA Division III national champion and top-ranked Denison to a 75-54 victory over Washington & Jefferson in a non-conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Salvitti Family Gymnasium. Dorighi and Cooch ...

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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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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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