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Pioneer Counseling and Consulting to open second office in McMurray

A Washington counseling center will expand into McMurray next month. Pioneer Counseling and Consulting, which opened its first office in Washington in 2023, will debut a second location at Waterdam Plaza. The target opening date is Dec. 1. Megan Koontz, office administrator, said the demand ...

South Strabane Township firefighter recovering from injuries suffered from fallen tree

A South Strabane Township firefighter who suffered serious injuries after a falling tree struck him while helping to fight a large brush fire in Amwell Township Friday afternoon is recovering at home. South Strabane Township Volunteer Fire Department firefighters responded to a call at about 3:20 p.m. to assist Amwell Township firefighters at the fire near Dynamite Road, but about 45 minutes into the fire, the falling tree struck the firefighter, whose name was not released. The firefighter was flown by medical helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, according to South Strabane Township Fire Chief Jordan Cramer. Cramer said the firefighter was knocked unconscious and suffered ...

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Former USC, Rams coach Robinson dies at 89

By Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89. The Rams confirmed Robinson's death on Monday. He died in Baton Rouge, ...

Leggett leads with 21 points and Pitt defeats Gardner-Webb

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ishmael Leggett scored 21 points to lead five in double figures and Pitt eased past Gardner-Webb 83-64 Monday night. Leggett had a near-perfect game, making 7 of 9 field goals, 3 of 4 3-pointers and all four of his free throws. He also had six rebounds and four ...

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Holgorsen to run Nebraska’s offense

By The Associated Press Dana Holgorsen will take over as Nebraska's offensive coordinator for the rest of the season with Marcus Satterfield remaining on the staff, coach Matt Rhule announced Monday. Rhule brought in the former West Virginia and Houston coach last week to do an analysis of ...

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Hits and Misses

HIT: Kudos to Upper St. Clair’s own Josh Matheny, who made his hometown proud this week at the Summer Olympics in Paris, where Matheny competed in the 200-meter breaststroke event. While he placed seventh in the final, Matheny turned in an impressive 2:09.52, which was better than his Tuesday ...

Living

Carmichaels students cast a ballot for president

Students at Carmichaels Area Middle School are participating in a national mock election throughout the week. Sponsored by Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI), a national civic education program based at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, the mock election gives students the ...

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