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Fitness classes Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair has several fitness classes beginning the week of July 6, including barre sculpt, cardio drumming, cardio strength fusion, gentle and flow yoga, faith and fitness, Parkinson's fitness, Pilates, drop-in morning and evening Zumba and stronger bones/better balance. For registration, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630. Yoga in Mingo Join certified yoga instructor Summer Voelker for an evening of yoga in Mingo Creek County Park July 8 at 6 p.m. This is an introductory yoga class, but all skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. The group will meet at the group camping – ...

Local runners carry flag in Relay for America

Red, white and blue raced through the roads of Greene, Fayette and Washington counties Thursday morning, and waved from the sidewalks and shoulders. The counties made up the overnight and morning legs of Relay for America, a nationwide relay carrying the American flag cross-country to ...

Heatwave could contribute to algae and bacteria in local waterways

The near-record heatwave singeing the greater Pittsburgh region could negatively impact aquatic wildlife and human users by enabling the growth of waterborne bacteria and algae, according to experts. According to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Natural Resources Program ...

Happy Fourth of July!

As we join together this weekend to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, please note that today’s newspaper serves as our expanded weekend edition, as the Fourth of July falls on Saturday. While there won't be a printed newspaper on Saturday, our reporters will be working to cover the ...

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Sports

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Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

SEATTLE (AP) — The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was ...

Bentworth’s Gonglik named Class 2A Pitcher of the Year

Sydney Gonglik’s impressive junior season has put her among the best in the state. Gonglik, who led Bentworth to its first WPIAL softball title, was named the Class 2A Pitcher of the Year by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association. She leads a large contingent of 17 local ...

Wild Things sending 4 to all-star game

The Wild Things, who have the best record in the Frontier League’s Midwest Conference at 34-17, will be well-represented at next week’s all-star game at Thomas More Stadium in Florence, Ky. Washington will have four players in the game, including one starter. Left field Anthony Brocato, ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: Thirteen books for the 13 colonies

History counts, and in honor of our country's recent Independence Day celebration, here are 13 histories and biographies that entertain, enlighten and perhaps inspire. The selections are purely subjective and personal and by no means exhaustive. Shockingly (to me), there's nothing here about ...

Living

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Five ways to make moving day less stressful

With the kids out of school, warmer weather and extended daylight, summer is an ideal time for families to relocate. In fact, more than 60% of moves in the United States occur between May and September, according to industry data compiled by moveBuddha. However, even with the most favorable ...

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