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Canonsburg begins search for new borough manager

By Paul Paterra

Canonsburg is looking for a new borough manager after the death of Billie Bilko, who had been in the position since September. Bilko, 63, died July 1. Before being appointed borough manager, Bilko served as finance manager and assistant borough manager during her first three years with the borough. “She came to us as the finance director and did such a wonderful job there that elevated her to borough manager,” said Rich Russo, council president. “She was doing a fabulous job as borough manager.” Russo said a committee will be formed to find a replacement when council meets July 14. “We’re looking at a minimum of about a month,” Russo said, of the search for a ...

Washington County judge denies residents’ appeal Peters Lake development

North Strabane Township residents opposed to a planned housing development along Peters Lake intend to continue their legal battle after a Washington County judge denied their appeal of the conditional use approval last week. Judge Brandon Neuman issued his ruling Thursday rejecting the ...

‘Ellsworth strong’

A borough whose roots are deep in the coal industry is turning 125 this year and is planning a three-day celebration to mark the occasion. The borough of Ellsworth was founded in 1900 by James W. Ellsworth, a business tycoon from Chicago who sought to expand his business interest in the ...

America 250 PA kicks off yearlong celebration of semiquincentennial

With the Fourth of July in our rearview mirror, all eyes are now looking ahead and counting down the days to America’s 250th birthday next year. And what better place to celebrate America’s independence than in Pennsylvania, where it all began when the nation’s founders convened in ...

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Chatham’s walk-off single gives Wild Things extra-inning win

It took the Wild Things 15 hours to travel via bus from Pearl, Miss., where they ended a 10-game road trip Sunday night, to Washington, arriving Monday afternoon. It seemed like it was going to take another 15 hours to complete the Wild Things’ game Tuesday morning against Evansville. It ...

Mamma, mia! Pony Series will have teams from Italy, Columbia

The Pony League World Series will have some new international flavor this year and one of the teams has a former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher attached to it. For the first time, Italy and Colombia will be represented in the Pony League World Series and the Italian team is from the Francisco ...

Former Washington pitcher called up to major leagues

Alex Carrillo, a hard-throwing relief pitcher who played last summer with the Wild Things, was promoted Tuesday to the major leagues by the New York Mets. Carrillo began this year at Class AA Binghamton and was moved up to Class AAA Syracuse, where he made four scoreless outings, striking out ...

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OP-ED: Eighteen holes of fun … or not

They built a golf course all around my grandparents' house. The 18th fairway nearly cut through their backyard, and until we put wire grates over the windows, flying glass and golf balls were a common threat. Dad attempted to play golf a few times. As a little kid, he had fallen off a horse. ...

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Make smart swaps for heart-healthy meals

(Family Features) Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. "Food is deeply rooted to family ...

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