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Canonsburg council looks to address leaking in borough building alcove

An issue with flooding in the alcove at the Canonsburg Borough Building will be addressed. The uncovered parking area has experienced leaking, causing flooding in the police department storage and evidence rooms, ruining some items in those rooms. Council voted unanimously Monday to award the project to AMS Construction and Remodeling of Waynesburg for $86,300. “The alcove is a section in the center of our building that’s uncovered,” explained Rich Russo, council president. “It’s been giving us flooding issues into the police department. They have a working area down there where they have computers. It also has been affecting the evidence room. That’s been going on ...

Judge DiSalle files paperwork to run for retention

Judge John DiSalle has filed paperwork to run for retention for Washington County Court of Common Pleas. DiSalle, who has served on the bench since first being elected in 2005 and later winning a second 10-year term when he ran for retention in 2015, said he wants to continue serving as judge ...

Weather forces cancellation of Charleroi food pantry distribution

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s outdoor Charleroi distribution scheduled for Thursday has been canceled due to winter weather conditions. Christa Johnson, communications specialist, said the food bank’s policy is to cancel an outdoor event when the temperature goes below 10 degrees, as the bitter cold could pose a health risk for staff, volunteers and those coming for the food. The next outdoor distribution in Charleroi at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20. Anyone in need of food can contact the call center at 412-460-3663, ext. 655, or find a local pantry with indoor food resources at pittsburghfoodbank.org. The next ...

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Florida State’s late free throws sink Pitt

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jamir Watkins scored 26 points, Malique Ewin had 10 of his 18 points in the first four minutes of the second half, including eight in a 10-0 run that propelled Florida State to an 82-70 win over Pitt on Wednesday night. After a dismal shooting first half for both ...

O-R Athlete of the Week: Shane Cornali, Fort Cherry

Name: Shane Cornali School: Fort Cherry Grade: Senior Sport: Basketball Cornali’s week: Five points was all Cornali needed to reach 1,000 for his high school basketball career entering last Tuesday’s matchup with Jefferson-Morgan. He wanted to achieve the milestone on his home ...

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Penguins place 2-time All-Star goalie Jarry on waivers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins ran out of patience waiting for two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry to emerge from a slump, placing him on waivers Wednesday ahead of a pivotal seven-game road trip that could determine the course of the rest of their season. The 29-year-old ...

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OP-ED: What will Oz and Kennedy bring to health care?

Before transitioning from music to health care, as a student, we learned about the works of composers like Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, and Bela Bartok. These men contributed uniquely to the evolving musical landscape with their creative works. Schoenberg, for example, revolutionized ...

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Study shows most pregnant women at risk for iron deficiency

A new study is shedding light on iron deficiency in pregnancy, which can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby. Research shows most pregnant women are at risk for iron deficiency, with 4 out of 5 becoming iron-deficient by their third trimester. The study, recently published ...

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