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Teen pleads guilty to robbery in Washington Food Mart shooting

One of three teens accused of attempting to rob a Washington convenience store at gunpoint when a customer was shot pleaded guilty Wednesday and was sentenced to state prison time. Christian Zavier Patrene appeared Wednesday in the Washington County Courthouse and pleaded guilty to one felony ...

Duda's Farm opens produce stand at Tanger Outlets

A longtime grower and purveyor of produce in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Duda’s Farm Inc. is striving to rebound from a period of financial woe and to reestablish its vaunted reputation across the region. “We’re still struggling to stay above water, but we haven’t drowned yet,” said ...

Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle in $1.6 billion deal

The name will remain the same, but next year Giant Eagle will have new ownership, it was announced Wednesday. The Kroger Co., which owns about 1,200 grocery stores that operate under that moniker, along with several other regional grocery chains, is acquiring Giant Eagle for $1.6 billion. The ...

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‘The racetrack’s worst nightmare’

Patty Key would play with the family stable of filly yearlings on the farm, teaching them to trust, to be comfortable and to love. “You don't pick them,” she said. “They pick you.” So many through the years picked Patty, who along with her late husband Bob Key bred Standardbred ...

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Red-hot Valdez helps Pirates beat Phillies, gain split

PHILADELPHIA — Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday. The Pirates split their four-game series in Philadelphia, closing with a win against a Phillies team ...

Pitching problems persist for Wild Things in loss

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Dennis Pierce homered for the second consecutive night and the Evansville Otters rode a pair of early four-run innings to a 10-3 victory over the Wild Things on Thursday night at Bosse Field. Evansville won two of the three games in the series and pulled to within one ...

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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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Avoid safety risks when hosting gatherings outdoors

Summer is the perfect season for gathering outdoors with friends and family, but if you're a homeowner planning to host barbecues, pool parties or holiday celebrations this year, it's important to consider the potential safety and liability risks that may be affecting your own backyard. A ...

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