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Three arrested in Greene drug sting

Three people were arrested in Franklin Township this week after a month-long investigation by the Greene County Drug Task Force. Charges were filed Thursday against Breya Falconer, 31, of Pittsburgh; William Fields, 34, of Clairton; and Brandon Green, 40, of McKees Rocks. According to their ...

Connellsville students object to elimination of ranking system

Members of the first year of Connellsville Area High School graduates without a class rank are asking the district to reinstate it. Earlier this month, students posted a petition on change.org calling for a return to the previous system, which recognized a valedictorian, salutatorian and class rank. The petition had received 1,056 online signatures as of Friday afternoon. In 2023, the district board voted to eliminate ranking, with the changes taking effect for the class of 2026. Instead, the district instituted a tiered honors system, recognizing all students with grade-point averages 3.8 or above, with the top level being those with grade-point averages 4.15 or above and at ...

Ohio man hit by beer can at Star Lake concert suffers concussions

Since he was hit in the head with a beer can at the Jason Aldean concert and diagnosed with multiple concussions earlier this month, Michael Mollenkopf has experienced worsening symptoms. Mollenkopf said in an interview Friday that Aldean was playing his second song at the Aug. 9 show at The ...

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Jefferson-Morgan pulls away in 2nd half

Deakyn Dehoet ran for three touchdowns and caught a scoring pass as Jefferson-Morgan pulled away in the second half and defeated Chartiers-Houston 42-7 Friday night at Parker Field. Dehoet’s first TD, a two-yard run, came in the second quarter and gave Jefferson-Morgan a 12-7 halftime lead. ...

Wash High overcomes sluggish start, beats McGuffey

By Joe Tuscano For the Observer-Reporter [email protected] Someday, McGuffey might have the size, strength and skill that Washington possesses. But it was clear Friday night in the high school football opener for both teams that now is not the time. Washington, using that ...

Wild Things get back on winning track, rout Mud Monsters

Ben Watson drove in three runs, Pavin Parks scored four times and the Wild Things got back on the winning track Friday night by defeating the Mississippi Mud Monsters 14-2 at EQT Park. Washington ended a seven-game losing streak and moved closer to clinching a Frontier League playoff berth, ...

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OP-ED: Random thoughts about man’s stupidity

I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...

Living

Ohiopyle tops list of ‘great value stays’

With breath-taking scenery, dozens of trails for biking and hiking, and wildlife spread over more than 20,000 acres, Ohiopyle State Park ranked first among state parks across the U.S. for “great value stays” The HomeToGo 2025 State Park Index ranked the top 100 parks on affordability, ...

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