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January 9, 2025

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Snubbed stars

(AP) — “Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble, and individual nods for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey.

Experimental cholesterollowering pill may offer new option for millions
Health
By By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer 
February 9, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new kind of pill sharply reduced artery-clogging cholesterol in people who remain at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins, researchers reported Wednesday. It’s still e...
Health
Tinnitus may be connected to TMD
February 9, 2026
Dear Doctors: I understand that there is treatment for the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease that can stave off serious decline. There are also new tests to determine if a person is in the begin...
Magistrate’s office in Charleroi moving for repair work
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 7, 2026
District Judge Eric Porter will be in a building across from Chamber Plaza while damage from a water leak is fixed. Interim plans have been made to relocate the office of Magisterial District Judge Er...
St. Andrew the Apostle’s Puskar Award celebrates dedication to service
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 7, 2026
It was introduced this week at a Food Honors banquet and presented to Christine Janney. The most meaningful work in a church rarely happens at the microphone. It happens in quiet phone calls, in praye...
Washington Co. sheriff’s K-9 unit fundraiser set
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 7, 2026
The event’s proceeds will benefit “the paws that enforce the laws.” On Valentine’s Day, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department will hold a fundraising event to support its K-9 unit. The Puppy Love...