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Washington County is using its remaining federal COVID relief money to remove dozens of blighted properties, whether it’s a sprawling dilapidated mall that needs to be cleared for redevelopment or a small home that has fallen into despair and is creating safety concerns in a neighborhood. ...
Downtown Uniontown was alive with activity Thursday as residents gathered to celebrate Unity Fest in honor of Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The holiday is intended to mark the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, ...
Everything’s coming up roses for Carolyn and Ron Beinlich, owners of Triple B Farms. Or should that be “strawberries?” For the past 40 years, the couple have operated the popular farm that has been a destination for area families, Scout troops and other organizations for its ...
By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsroom@observer-reporter.com A consummate professional in all his pursuits, Jeff Zidek finds success by not taking himself and any situation too seriously. “It has to be fun for me,” Zidek said. “Whatever I’ve done or do, I try to bring ...
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nick Gonzales went 5-for-5 with two RBI, Isiah Kiner-Falefa tripled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Milwaukee 5-4 on Monday night to snap the Brewers' four-game winning streak. Tommy Pham hit a one-out single off Nick Mears (1-1) ...
As part of a series of moves made Monday, with more additions on the way this week, the Wild Things signed right-handed pitcher Christian Diaz, who pitched last summer in the MLB Draft League for the Frederick Keys. Washington also released catcher Jommer Hernandez (.212) and left-handed ...
It is a somber sight to see towering smokestacks fall. They serve as monuments to a past era, symbols of industry and progress – until they are no longer needed. Last month, the demolition of the Homer City Generating Plant in Indiana County marked the end of a once mighty, coal-fired power ...
DORMONT–It would take most of us a year, maybe, to get through one of those jumbo boxes of 200 tall kitchen trash bags you can buy at a big box store. It would take Marty Smyczek 400 years. Smyczek has been so diligent about leading a life that produces minimal waste that it took him two ...
