http://www.observer-reporter.com/section/?template=rss&mime=xml All Stories en-us Copyright - Observer Publishing Company 2013 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS06/141029833 OTTAWA, Ontario – A gunman with a scarf over his face shot to death a Canadian soldier standing guard at the nation’s war memorial Wednesday, then stormed Parliament in a hail of gunfire before he was killed by the usually ceremonial sergeant-at-arms, authorities and witnesses said. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:03:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS06/141029833 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029825 Bad news travels fast, but strange news travels faster. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 17:00:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029825 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029824 After a little more than two hours of deliberation Wednesday, a Washington County jury found an area man guilty of robbing a local convenience store. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:29:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029824 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029826 A judge on Wednesday denied former Washington County Judge Paul Pozonsky’s motion to suppress evidence in the criminal case against him. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:12:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029826 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029835 A Hanover Township man wanted in Brooke County, W.Va., for allegedly sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl was found Tuesday afternoon hiding in a camouflaged wooden box in a wooded area behind a church near Paris. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:55:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029835 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS08/141029828 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp.’s CEO doesn’t think railroad mergers are a good idea even if regulators might approve one. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:49:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS08/141029828 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029836 Two ramps at the south junction of interstates 70 and 79 in South Strabane Township are scheduled to close for road repairs for eight days, beginning Monday, as part of a major construction project at the interchange. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:37:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029836 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029834 The North Bethlehem Township man accused of raping two young girls while babysitting them 13 years ago pleaded no contest to lesser charges Wednesday morning just before his trial was set to begin with two more alleged victims prepared to testify against him. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:31:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS01/141029834 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS15/141029829 Winter is full of icy roads, unexpected and expected blizzards, cars having trouble starting and much more. Regardless of the circumstances you may encounter during wintertime, you don’t want to be left helpless and hopeless. Rather than taking the chance, prepare your vehicle for the upcoming season by following these five tips. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:21:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS15/141029829 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS04/141029831 BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A 65-year-old western Pennsylvania grandmother has pleaded guilty to selling as much as 100 pounds of marijuana annually since 2009. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:11:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS04/141029831 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS08/141029832 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx expects another record for holiday-season deliveries. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:57:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS08/141029832 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/BLOGS14/141029837 While the weather is still nice and before the shock of that first snowfall, minor landscaping maintenance should be done now. Fall is the best time to over-seed (or even reseed lawns); lay down that last layer of mulch; mow; pull weeds; and trim the bushes.  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:30:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/BLOGS14/141029837 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS08/141029838 WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices edged up slightly in September, with the overall increase held back by a third straight monthly decline in gasoline prices. The tiny gain was the latest evidence that inflation remains benign. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:11:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/NEWS08/141029838 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/SPORTS04/141029839 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — By the time Madison Bumgarner took the mound to throw his first pitch, the San Francisco Giants already held a three-run lead. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:11:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141022/SPORTS04/141029839 http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141021/TEST/141029920 This is a summary of the great article. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:44:00 EST http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141021/TEST/141029920