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From shopping to shade, ways to reduce electric costs

With electric rates going up and the increased usage that comes with battling a muggy summer, local customers are seeing higher bills. But there are strategies people can use to compensate, both in choosing their providers and reducing the power they use. The latest hikes took effect June 1, ...

North Franklin supervisors considering solutions to flooding issues

Elected officials in North Franklin Township have promised residents they will look into potential infrastructure improvements after two significant flooding events in as many months. Bob Sabot, the chair of the board of supervisors, said at least 50 people attended their meeting Tuesday ...

Olivia Scott Foundation holding annual mini-golf tournament Aug. 23

The Olivia Scott Foundation is holding its 10th annual Olivia’s Mini-Golf Open in the Washington area later this month. The event begins at noon Aug. 23 at the American Legion at 168 Park Ave. in North Franklin and then will move to different mini-golf holes at various businesses in the ...

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Sports

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Chinese Taipei rallies to beat Washington County in Pony final

Washington County led by three runs entering the bottom of the fifth inning and with a raucous crowd at Lew Hays Pony Field behind them, it felt like the stage was set for a history-making night. But in the bottom of the fifth, a couple of errors opened the door and Chinese Taipei ...

Czech hits 2 home runs in Wild Things’ victory

TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec – Andrew Czech hit two home runs and Regi Grace pitched six strong innings as the Wild Things defeated the Trois-Rivieres Aigles 6-4 Wednesday night. Czech hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning that gave Washington a 3-0 lead. He added a solo homer in the Wild ...

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Brewers complete sweep of Pirates

MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras drove in four runs, Christian Yelich drove in three and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 Wednesday to extend their winning streak to 12 games. Milwaukee scored double-digit runs for the second straight game and the fourth time this ...

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OP-ED: Random thoughts about man’s stupidity

I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...

Living

Why summer heat can trigger migraines

Rising temperatures can mean rising pain for many people, as summer heat can often trigger the onset of migraine headaches. As temperatures climb, so do migraine episodes, with heat, humidity and dehydration being some of the most common reasons for the start of a migraine during the summer ...

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