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Aftermath of tortuous disaster: Residents of West Virginia town seek healing
For nearly two days, the Sago Baptist Church sheltered family members praying for the safe return of 13 trapped miners. For a few hours, it was also a place of celebration after a mistaken report that all but one had miraculously survived.
S P O R T S
Quick night
Between its strong showing at the Powerade Tournament last week and its arrival at the top of the latest state rankings, the Mt. Pleasant wrestling team had a little extra spark heading into Thursday's match against visiting Yough.
The Vikings recorded nine first-period pins and received three forfeits in a 76-6, Section 2-AA victory.
A R E A B R I E F S
Charges reduced against bartenders
Six area bartenders, charged by Connellsville police with single misdemeanor counts of selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages to a minor, had their charges reduced by Magisterial District Judge Ronald Haggerty Wednesday.
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Shaner is back at work
Arson cases merger debated
A prosecutor wants to consolidate the two cases against a mentally retarded Connellsville man accused of four arsons in the city, but his public defender says a merger of the cases would prejudice a jury.
City enters 200th year
The new year brought with it a special time for Connellsville residents as planners get ready to celebrate the city's 200th anniversary.
Mt. Pleasant Kmart reduces staff
The Kmart in East Huntington Township has reduced its staff. On Wednesday, several full-time employees were let go.
Tara Hospital nurses authorize strike
Registered nurses at a financially struggling Fayette County hospital have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, but the union membership intends to continue negotiating with administrators.
S O C I A L C O L U M N
To a time, there is a season
Here we are, in another brand new month -- and, amazingly, a whole new year. It seems to me that the years go by faster and faster but God created this old world and He can move it as fast as He chooses, so we may as well sit back and enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts.
(2006-01-03)
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