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Duda's Farm opens produce stand at Tanger Outlets

A longtime grower and purveyor of produce in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Duda’s Farm Inc. is striving to rebound from a period of financial woe and to reestablish its vaunted reputation across the region. “We’re still struggling to stay above water, but we haven’t drowned yet,” said ...

Two Fayette women held for trial in fatal abuse case

Two Fayette County residents will face trial on allegations of failing to report abuse and neglect of three children in a Dunbar home, including a 9-year-old whose guardians are charged with killing her last year. Theresa Shipley, 63, of Scottdale, and Sandra Umensetter, 51, of Connellsville, ...

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‘The racetrack’s worst nightmare’

Patty Key would play with the family stable of filly yearlings on the farm, teaching them to trust, to be comfortable and to love. “You don't pick them,” she said. “They pick you.” So many through the years picked Patty, who along with her late husband Bob Key bred Standardbred ...

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Scorching: Record single-day handle set at Meadows

Like most things right now, The Meadows is hot. The results of Thursday’s afternoon’s 13-race card were steaming. The North Strabane Township harness racing track set a single-card handle record of $1,686,400. Buoyed by a couple of carryovers and guaranteed pools, along with high east ...

Pitching problems persist for Wild Things in loss

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Dennis Pierce homered for the second consecutive night and the Evansville Otters rode a pair of early four-run innings to a 10-3 victory over the Wild Things on Thursday night at Bosse Field. Evansville won two of the three games in the series and pulled to within one ...

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Let's not foot this bill Pennsylvania taxpayers already provide Gov. Josh Shapiro with one of the most beautiful official residences in the nation. The Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg recently underwent more than $30 million in renovations and security improvements, and it is protected ...

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Avoid safety risks when hosting gatherings outdoors

Summer is the perfect season for gathering outdoors with friends and family, but if you're a homeowner planning to host barbecues, pool parties or holiday celebrations this year, it's important to consider the potential safety and liability risks that may be affecting your own backyard. A ...

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