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Canonsburg budget includes slight tax increase

Residents of Canonsburg will face a slight tax increase in 2025. The borough’s 2025 spending plan was adopted Monday by each of the six members of council in attendance. Councilman Eric Miller was absent. Borough Manager Billie Bilko said the budget is the same as the tentative $6,662,043 spending approved in November and includes slight increases in the general fund and fire tax. The millage for the general fund increased by .1 of a mill to 3.84 mills while the fire tax was raised .164 mills. The budget’s total millage is 5.028 mills. The annual tax increase for the average homeowner is less than $40. “I think the budget was a good job done by all of us,” said Rich ...

Historical foundation supports growth and success in Greene County

Thirty years ago, the Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation, now known as the Nathanael Greene Community Development Corporation (NGCDC), was formed to help preserve the history of the area. In 2001, however, the nonprofit entered a new stage of operation with a focus on improving the land ...

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Pickens dealing with significant hamstring injury

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers could head across the state for their showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles without one of their best playmakers. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that wide receiver George Pickens likely will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury that ...

Dunkle’s dunk sparks Trinity

By Jerin Steele Staff writer jsteele@observer-reporter.com At times, Trinity boys basketball coach Tim Tessmer will ask Jonah Williamson to become a quarterback on the court, much like he is on the football field. That was the case in the opening moments of the second half and ...

Rutgers fends off Penn State

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Dylan Harper finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, fellow freshman Ace Bailey totaled 15 points and 15 rebounds, and Rutgers held off Penn State 80-76 on Tuesday night. Harper buried three straight 3-pointers to finish off an 11-0 run for a 13-7 lead ...

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There’s nothing like a wedding

The great misadventure began before the journey to Springfield, Mass., in a Pittsburgh parking garage. I shoved a blanket into my already-stuffed tote bag, breaking the handle. Both suitcases were brimming over with formal wear – to a wedding, we were heading – and other necessities and ...

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Preschoolers visit with seniors at The Waters of McMurray

Children who attend St. John’s Catholic Preschool in McMurray entertained residents of The Waters of McMurray Senior Living with a Thanksgiving skit recently. “One of our part-time resident aides, Anna Cooper, also works at the preschool and she thought the residents would enjoy getting ...

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