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New dorm being built at Waynesburg University

Construction is underway on Waynesburg University’s new dorm. The new dorm is on the former site of the former Ray Hall, which was torn down last summer. As a student, University President Douglas Lee lived for two years in the old dorm, which was built in 1963. The building was shut down in ...

Washington School Board moving ahead with $10M stadium project

The Washington School Board approved plans Monday to upgrade the high school stadium at a total cost of just under $10 million. The project includes a revised plan for replacement of the field house, which will locate the new one-story building southwest of the current football field. The ...

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Reynolds connects twice as Pirates rally past Athletics

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5 on Tuesday night. Reynolds finished with four hits, ...

Season in review: Local athletes prove to be among best in state

Another scholastic sports season has concluded, and local athletes made their presence known in every season. From fall to winter to spring, whether it was on teams or individuals, they proved to be among the best in the state. Below are some of the highlights of the 2025-26 season. The year ...

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Another C Note off to perfect start in 2026

It would be a stretch to label a 3-year-old pacer as a late bloomer, but Another C Note really was not considered among the top 2-year-olds in the Burke Racing Stable, Fredericktown, in 2025. Thus, Another C Note was not staked to big races for this season. His performance through the first ...

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Let's not foot this bill Pennsylvania taxpayers already provide Gov. Josh Shapiro with one of the most beautiful official residences in the nation. The Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg recently underwent more than $30 million in renovations and security improvements, and it is protected ...

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Nearly half with high blood pressure don’t know they have it

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common but serious condition that can lead to significant health complications if left untreated. About 50% of adults in the United States are affected, yet only about one in four have it under control. Over time, unmanaged hypertension places excess ...

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