On a North Side block that saw a New Year’s shooting, short-term rentals draw fire
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January 27, 2026

On a North Side block that saw a New Year’s shooting, short-term rentals draw fire

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Perfect sledding weather at Mingo Creek County Park
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Truck crashes on I-70 in Rostraver
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Rostraver Township police and firefighters responded to a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 70 Tuesday afternoon near Exit 46. One person, who was not identified, was taken to a local hospital. Addit...