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Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? π€ (Answer below!)
β’ Road to revival (observer-reporter.com) β Downtown Canonsburg is buzzing with new energy as merchants expand Thursday Night Markets, First Fridays, and other events that keep West Pike Street and North Jefferson Avenue busy. Local business owners credit the Canonsburg Downtown Merchants Association and the soon-to-reopen Canon Theatre with drawing steady foot traffic, fresh investment, and a warmer, more welcoming feel throughout the borough.
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β’ Trinity earns tough road win at Canon-McMillan (observer-reporter.com) β A tight Big Six football showdown in Canonsburg saw Trinity edge Canon-McMillan 29-24 at AHN Field after nearly surrendering a big early lead. Local fans watched the Hillers jump ahead 17-0, then survive a furious Big Macs comeback thanks to clutch late passing and a punishing ground game that kept the ball away in the final minutes.
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β’ Storms rip through region, bringing flash flooding and toppling trees (observer-reporter.com subscription) β Severe storms dumped nearly four inches of rain just northeast of Canonsburg, causing flash flooding, downed trees, and power outages across northern Washington County. Canon-McMillan schools closed, emergency crews handled water rescues and damage calls, and thousands lost electricity as Star Lake concertgoers waded through knee-deep water before their show finally resumed.
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