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Talking 'bout my blog
February 12, 2010 By Summer Wallace-MingerI'm supposed to be blogging right now, but instead, I'm whining about having to blog. First, I perched on the back of (Community Editor) Lynnellen's chair. This is common practice in the newsroom. more »
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View All Posts »Gas well drilling
By aba607 - May 25 2010 8:33AMThe above post can be seen in full at: *******americanbadass60. more »
Gas well drilling
By aba607 - May 25 2010 8:29AMMarcellus drilling is Fracking Up Our Communities <p>Last night as I laid in my bed, I could hear a sound that I had not heard before around this area. more »
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View All Months »Support group meets
July 29, 2010WASHINGTON - Local meetings for the Alanon Family Groups are held at noon each Thursday at the Church of the Covenant, located on East Beau Street and at 6:30 p.m. each Sunday at the Greenbriar Rehabilitation Center, located at 800 Manor Driv. more »
Local News
View All »Hanover sewer looks at appeal
May 19, 2010 FLORENCE — The Hanover Township Sewer Authority Board requested the Hanover Township Supervisors inform the board of the basis for appealing a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Administrative Order and give the sewage board any necessary direction during its Monday meeting. » Full Story
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View All »Enter fuzzy buddy the hamster
May 20, 2010 My nephew, known as The Heathenish, has longed for a pet. Unfortunately for him, he lives in an apartment and the landlords (otherwise known as Grandmama and Pappy) don’t allow pets. » Full Story
Editorials
View All »Be careful on the roads
May 19, 2010 Two young people lost their lives in an accident on state Route 50 Sunday, and the tragedy reminds us how important it is to be careful and courteous on the road. » Full Story
Letters to the editor
View All »Healthy eating tips
December 29, 2009 To the Editor: » Full Story
Local Sports
View All »Bullpen moves on without Donnelly
July 27, 2010 PITTSBURGH — The departure of 39-year-old Brendan Donnelly left the Pirates’ bullpen without its acknowledged leader. » Full Story
Weddings
View All »Gaudreau — Gevas
July 25, 2010 WEIRTON — Chelsy Gaudreau, daughter of Chuck and Kimmy Gaudreau of Weirton, exchanged wedding vows with Jonathan Gevas, son of Ernie and Kelli Gevas of Morgantown, May 9 at Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh with the Rev. Rockwell Dillaman officiating. » Full Story
Anniversaries
View All »Mr. and Mrs. Vespy Poggi
July 25, 2010 FOLLANSBEE — Vespy F. and Ilona Varga Poggi of Follansbee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to the West Coast that included visits to Lake Tahoe, Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore. » Full Story
Engagements
View All »Jamie Blundon, Jason Cross
July 18, 2010 WELLSBURG — Lee and Stephanie Blundon of Wellsburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Lorane Blundon, to Jason Ryan Cross, son of Mary Beth and the late Joel Cross of Follansbee. » Full Story