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Canonsburg begins search for new borough manager

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 ...

Redstone man sentenced to life in prison for fatal shooting

Tina Tucker said Monday she was able to find “some solace” knowing she had the opportunity to tell her husband she loved him one last time before he was fatally shot a few hours later. “This is a tragic death that should have never happened,” she told 76-year-old Edmund ...

‘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 ...

Ferri named state Class 2A softball pitcher of the year

Observer-Reporter Meadow Ferri helped Chartiers-Houston softball reach the PIAA Class 2A semifinals as part of a successful senior year. Now she can call herself one of the best in the state. Ferri, a Kent State recruit, was named the Class 2A Pitcher of the Year by the Pennsylvania High ...

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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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