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Local Guinness record holders reflect on the undertaking

If the upcoming world record attempt in Connellsville for the most people connected by inner tubes proves successful, they’ll join a list of others from Southwestern Pennsylvania who’ve secured a place in the Guinness World Records. Setting that record takes not just preparation and ...

Coroner seeking information

The Washington County coroner's office is seeking information on two people who recently died. Maureen Fingers, who was born May 2, 1958, and died July 16 last lived at 304 Washington St., Bentleyville. David Knox was born March 16, 1992 and died July 23. His last address was 137 Bertha Ave., Donora. Information on either should be directed to the coroner's office at 724-228-6785.

Flenniken Library planning remodel, expansion

CARMICHAELS – The Flenniken Library plans to stay put — but in a renovated and expanded facility. After originally planning to construct a new building at Wana B Park, the Carmichaels library has shifted focus to a $6.6 million project to remodel the existing library, as well as ...

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Sports

Wild Things bury Brockton with home runs

At various stops in his baseball career, Eli Majick has been known as the “Slim Reaper” because of his 6-7 and 210-pound frame. A left-handed pitcher for the Brockton Rox, Majick has been killing it in recent starts. He allowed one run over six innings last week against Sussex County and ...

Al Papi, Odds On Mr Mamba favorites for the Adios

If not Al Papi or Odds On Mr Mamba, then who will be the winner Saturday afternoon in the Grade 1, $420,000 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids? Al Papi (Ron Burke and Yannick Gingras) and Odds On Mr Mamba (Melanie Wrenn and James McDonald) won their respective elimination races last ...

Canon-Mac’s Solomon aiming for trifecta at World Championships

Marlee Solomon has a sweet tooth, but she’s had to put aside any cravings while she’s traveled the globe the last couple of weeks for wrestling tournaments. “I really like cake, but I want to win more,” Solomon said. Lately winning has been a piece of cake for Solomon. She won gold ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: Pa. municipalities should consider merging

Pennsylvania is divided into 67 counties and features a remarkably high number of local governments. Each parcel of land within the commonwealth falls into a specific city (57), borough (956), incorporated town (1), or township (1,546). The large number of municipalities resulted from early ...

Living

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Simple ways to curb heating costs

As fall gives way to winter, air conditioners typically get turned off and heaters get turned on. Home heating costs can quickly add up for homeowners. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, heating a space is the single largest energy expense for American ...

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