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Alabama man accused of pistol whipping woman, firing gun in Washington

An Alabama man is facing felony charges after Washington police said he pistol whipped a woman and then fired a gunshot into the ground next to her during an argument outside her city residence early Monday morning. Police said they were called to the 300 block of Locust Avenue shortly before 3 a.m. for a report of a gunshot fired in the neighborhood. Police said they spoke to a woman who told them that Destin Johnson, with whom she was having an intimate relationship, attacked her after he saw her with another man, according to court documents. The woman told investigators that Johnson pistol whipped her in the head during an argument outside her home and then continued to assault ...

Driver killed in Route 844 crash identified

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office has identified the driver killed in Thursday night’s crash on Route 844 in Hopewell Township. Albert Petrush, 77, of Avella, was driving west on the two-lane highway when he crossed the centerline near Linwood Drive and crashed into an eastbound vehicle shortly before midnight, according to the medical examiner and state police. Petrush may have suffered a heart-related medical emergency before the crash, according to the medical examiner, and his manner of death is listed as accidental. Petrush’s SUV struck a vehicle driven by a 23-year-old man, whose name and condition have not been released. State police are investigating the crash.

Coalbie's Warrior Walk to raise funds for Growing Up Greene expansion

When Aaron Houser was trying to think of the archetypal Greene County trek for an upcoming fundraiser for the child advocacy nonprofit Growing Up Greene, it came down to two options: a longwall mine, or the Warrior Trail. He chose the one with more sunlight — and more walking. The 67-mile ...

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Moessner makes immediate impact with Vulcans

Ryan Moessner was one of the best soccer players in the WPIAL during his days at Bentworth High School, using his goal-scoring prowess to lead the Bearcats to three consecutive district championships and the school’s first PIAA title last fall. Moessner has taken those goal-scoring skills ...

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Four local golfers qualify for states at WPIAL Class 2A championship

OAKMONT – When the U.S. Open comes to Oakmont Country Club, as it did last year, the course usually takes center stage and overshadows the professional golfers that make their way to Western Pennsylvania. It’s known for being one of the toughest tests in golf and riddling the game’s ...

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Tough enough?: Penn State disappointed in lack of physicality

It didn't take long for Matt Campbell to trace the biggest reason for Penn State's 34-13 shellacking at the hands of Northwestern on Friday night. "They played the game and the style of game that we would like to play," Campbell told reporters afterward at Ryan Field. "And they beat us. They ...

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Opinion

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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‘Dancing at Firehall’ event planned

“Dancing at the Firehall” will be held at the Center Township Volunteer Fire Department in Rogersville on Saturday, Oct. 10., from 7 to 10 p.m. Dances will include waltzes, polkas, line dancing, square dances and more. Dave Dahl will also take requests. Light refreshments will be ...

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