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Demolition work on Courthouse Square to begin next week

The demolition of Courthouse Square is scheduled to begin next week, with crews starting the tedious work of removing lights bulbs, toilets and pipes from the inside of Washington County’s former government office building. Washington County Commission Chairman Nick Sherman said county ...

Washington coroner seeks information

The Washington County coroner’s office is looking for information on Frank A. Barton, 67, whose last-known address is Sherlock Circle, McDonald. He was born July 12, 1957, and died June 4. If you have information, contact the coroner’s office at 724-228-6785.

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Sports

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Frazier has 3 hits, scores winning run as Pirates top Phillies

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Frazier had three hits and scored the winning run on Nick Gonzalez's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates rally for a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. David Bednar (1-4) struck out the side in the ...

Wild Things rained out in Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Wild Things’ series opener Friday night against the Evansville Otters at Bosse Field was rained out. The game was called off hours before the scheduled 7:35 p.m. start time. Because rain is in the forecast for Saturday, the game will not be made up this weekend. It ...

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Opinion

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OP-ED: Homer City: The end of one era, dawn of the next

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 ...

Living

Sew interesting: Fayette County Fiber Festival returns to the fairgrounds

Whether fiber is woven into the fabric of your life, or you’re “yarn”ing to learn more, the Fayette County Fiber Festival is for you. Held at the Fayette County Fairgrounds on June 7, the festival will include about 40 vendors, offering small-batch, hand-dyed yarn, fiber tools, ...

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