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What’s the best way to reveal a government secret?

House Republicans last week announced their “Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets.” This follows an executive order issued last month by President Donald...

February 22, 2025 Other Voices

Today in History: Feb. 22, U.S. hockey team beats USSR in ‘Miracle on Ice’

Today is Saturday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2025. There are 312 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 22, 1980, the “Miracle on Ice” took place at the Winter O...

February 22, 2025 Today in History

Knoch unveils new high school commons area

JEFFERSON TWP — Knoch Scool District opened the doors to a new era for its students Friday, Feb. 21, with the high school showing off its new commons area. The high scho...

February 21, 2025 Local News

Carved in Ice evening event draws in crowds

The weather was below freezing, but not unbearable, in downtown Butler on the evening of Friday, Feb. 21 — perfect conditions for ice sculptures, adult beverages and a DJ...

February 21, 2025 Local News

Jackson Township supervisors advance plans for two residential developments

JACKSON TWP — In unanimous votes during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, supervisors pushed forward plans for two new residential developments that are on the path to cons...

February 21, 2025 Local News

Karns City girls basketball, led by Naomi Venesky’s 22 points, beat Moniteau in District 9 semifinals

CLARION — Karns City girls basketball took down Moniteau behind Naomi Venesky’s 22-point performance Friday night at Clarion Area High School. Venesky had a strong first ...

February 21, 2025 Sports

District 9 boys basketball playoffs: Hot start pushes Cranberry past Karns City

CLARION — Cranberry Area had an explosive first quarter and, despite Karns City’s best efforts, rode that lead the rest of the way in their 69-52 win over the Gremlins at...

February 21, 2025 Sports

High school roundup: Mars boys move to WPIAL semis

Drew Navetta sank five 3-pointers and led Mars with 19 points, Austen Wroblewski added 17 and the 10th-seeded Planets downed No. 15 Penn-Trafford 64-59. Mars is set to fa...

February 21, 2025 Sports

WPIAL girls basketball playoffs: Seneca Valley falls short in bid for first playoff win in 19 years

JACKSON TWP — The first playoff win in 19 years was well within reach for Seneca Valley’s girls basketball team. A spirited fourth-quarter rally was led by senior guard G...

February 21, 2025 Sports

WPIAL wrestling championships: Kase Chopp faces important hurdle, rematch as Butler advances 4

CANONSBURG — Kase Chopp has been waiting for this moment. The Butler 145-pound senior has a chance to wrestle one, if not two, of the wrestlers who beat him earlier this ...

February 21, 2025 Sports

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