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Most serious charges dropped in Forty Bar fight in North Franklin

The War Dogs motorcycle club member who initiated the brutal assault on a Pagans member at Forty Bar & Grille in North Franklin last summer was shot and killed less than two months later in Allegheny County, allegedly by three of the rival club’s members possibly seeking revenge. More ...

Somerset County man killed in Fayette crash

A Somerset County man was killed Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Route 40 in South Union Township. First responders were called to the scene about 6:28 p.m. The crash involving a minivan and a tractor trailer occurred in the eastbound lane of Route 40, near the Lick Hollow Historical Site, said the Pennsylvania State Police. A PSP investigation determined the minivan had rear-ended the tractor trailer that was driving up the mountain with its hazard lights activated. Michael Duritsky, 28, of Addison, the driver of the minivan, was pronounced dead at the scene, Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker said in a release. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured or ...

Celebrating agriculture

It’s showtime! The 110th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show opened this weekend in Harrisburg with a full complement of events, exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and food selections. And to be sure, there will be more than a full complement of animals (an estimated 6,000). The 2026 ...

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Huff and Lorient help WVU beat No. 22 Kansas

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Honor Huff scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half, Brenen Lorient added 18 points and West Virginia used a big second-half run to defeat No. 22 Kansas 86-75 on Saturday. The Mountaineers (11-5, 2-1 Big 12) beat the Jayhawks (11-5, 1-2) for the third straight ...

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Coronato’s 3rd-period goal ends Penguins’ winning streak

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Coronato scored in the third period to lift the Calgary Flames over the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday. Connor Zary also scored for the Flames, who won for the first time in 2026 and snapped a four-game losing streak. Calgary was limited to one goal in each of ...

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Pitt loses to Syracuse, drops to 0-3 in ACC

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Donnie Freeman and JJ Starling combined for 41 points as Syracuse downed Pittsburgh 83-72 on Saturday. Freeman posted 22 points for the Orange (11-5, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) on 8-of-13 shooting to go with five rebounds in his third game back from a six-week absence ...

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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

Joy in a cup

Tea, anyone? Afternoon tea with lovely place settings and a variety of tasty treats offer a special time to gather with friends and family to savor time together any time of the year. “It’s calming, sitting down and relaxing, taking a deep breath and slowing down,” said Judith Atzler ...

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