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Ruptured Pipe That Leaked Raw Waste Into The Potomac Is Repaired

WASHINGTON (AP) — The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River returned to operation Saturday after the completion of emergency repairs. DC Water, the utility that runs Washington's water and sewage systems, reported that it had completed testing to determine whether the 72-inch diameter pipe could handle the flow. The Potomac Interceptor ruptured on Jan. 19, sending 250 million gallons of untreated sewage into the river just north of the nation's capital over the first five days. The utility worked with the ...

Homicide Charge Dropped Against Teen In Teacher’s Death

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor has decided to drop charges against a teenager who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, the teen's lawyer said. The victim's family had urged authorities not to compound the tragedy by prosecuting the teen driver and his friends. The 40-year-old teacher, Jason Hughes, died after slipping and falling into the street as the teens started to drive away after participating in a community tradition of pranking teachers by throwing toilet paper onto his front lawn. The ...

Minimalist Horror ‘Undertone’ Uses Audio And Soundscapes To Scare You

LOS ANGELES — Alfred Hitchcock famously claimed he didn't watch his films in theaters. When asked if he missed out on hearing the audience scream, he said, "No. I can hear them scream when I'm making the picture." While Ian Tuason, the mind behind the buzzy new auditory horror "Undertone," ...

Patriots’ Waldeck Signs With WLU Track And Field

Photo by Kim North Wheeling Park’s Liam Waldeck signed his National Letter of Intent Friday morning to attend West Liberty University and become a member of the men’s track and field team. Pictured, from left, are Nathan Blake, Yolanda Blake, Liam Waldeck and Derek Waldeck.

Park’s Dobryzinski-Hines Signs With Wheeling U

Photo by Kim North Wheeling Park’s Owen Dobryzinski-Hines will continue his academic and athletic careers at Wheeling University and run track for the Cardinals after signing his National Letter of Intent Friday morning. Pictured, from left, are Colin Hines, Heather Hines, Owen and Paige Geisel.

Wheeling Park’s Aderholt Headed To Grove City

Photo by Kim North Wheeling Park’s Ike Aderholt signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic careers Friday morning as a member of the Grove City College men’s soccer team. Pictured, from left, are assistant Wheeling Park coach Carrie Hanna, John Aderholt, ...