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Millvale says it will have to shut down all services if borough isn’t allowed to borrow $2 million
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (870+ words) Millvale officials say borough government will be forced to shut down unless a court allows it to borrow up to $2 million. In an emergency petition filed in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, the borough says a 58% property tax increase council…...
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen gets automatic 1-game suspension over 2nd ejection in 3 games
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (391+ words) NEW YORK " The NHL issued an automatic one-game suspension to Mikko Rantanen on Sunday after the Dallas Stars forward's second major penalty and ejection for boarding in a span of three games. The first suspension of Rantanen's 10-year NHL career…...
Ontario to pull tariff ad that angered Trump ‒ but it will stay up for World Series games
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (686+ words) WASHINGTON " The Ontario, Canada, provincial government will continue airing an ad critical of tariffs on American TV through the weekend " and then pause the commercial " after President Donald Trump halted United States trade negotiations with Canada over his objections to…...
Ontario premier doesn't back down against Trump, posts video of Reagan opposing tariffs
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (600+ words) TORONTO " The leader of Canada's most populous province posted remarks by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan on social media on Friday showing Reagan opposed tariffs, hours after President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a…...
Morning Roundup: Police accuse 3 Pittsburgh area men of trying to buy sex in Ohio
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (210+ words) Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Oct. 10: Western Pa. men arrested in Ohio human trafficking sting Three Pittsburgh area men were among eight people arrested in Ohio for attempting to buy sex, according to…...
Deadly light rail stabbing in Charlotte grows political under national spotlight
4+ mon, 3+ hour ago (923+ words) The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee at a South End light rail station in Charlotte is becoming politicized and has drawn national attention " including from Republicans " after the release of a graphic video. Multiple national news outlets, as well…...
Reward offered in case of Greensburg man missing for 3 weeks
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (530+ words) A reward is being offered for information on the location of Ruben Carranza, a Greensburg man who has been missing for three weeks. "I don't think my son is hiding, so all of the things that come into my mind…...
Judge acquits former junior hockey players in sexual assault case that rattled nation
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) LONDON, Ontario " An Ontario judge acquitted five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team Thursday in their sexual assault case, saying the complainant's allegations lacked the credibility needed to justify the charges. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia said prosecutors…...
Colin McNickle: A misguided proposal to redirect liquor tax revenue
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (557+ words) The stated intent of Pennsylvania House Bill 985 is to divert liquor tax revenue to provide grants to municipalities with tax- exempt property comprising 15% or more of total assessed value and with household median income of less than 115% of the state…...
Annual NerdCon brings comic convention fun to Northland Public Library
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (543+ words) The day when everyone wants to be a nerd finally arrived at Northland Public Library's annual NerdCon celebration, held June 14, as folks of all ages dressed in their cosplay best. Anyone into comics, anime, board games, role playing " or even…...