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Hillside slide repairs close Route 19 near Waynesburg

A section of Route 19 just north of Waynesburg was closed in both directions Monday so construction crews can spend the next two months repairing a hillside slide, although the closure was a surprise to some motorists who came upon the blockade earlier this week. The initial slide in Franklin ...

New superintendent starts at West Greene

Eric Gaydos spent more than a decade at the Laurel Highlands School District when he moved to the West Greene School District in 2019 to become the academic director. Leaving that comfort zone was a big jump. So he took another big step in return, talking to teachers and community members to ...

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Corpus Christi, Monterrey get extra-innings wins

Corpus Christi, Texas scored six runs in the top of the 10th inning and outlasted Bay County, Mich., 8-3, Saturday afternoon at the Pony League World Series. J.J. De Los Santos went 5-for-6 with three doubles and drove in two runs to lead the winners at the plate. Gabriel Trevino also drove ...

Washington County a 12-2 nightmare for Italy

Washington County manager John Przybylinski has been telling his kids leading into the Pony League World Series that he wants them to be a nightmare to play against in all facets. After shaking off some early nerves, they started unleashing the traits of a team that could be a pain to face ...

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Steelers win preseason opener, 31-25

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Travis Hunter's professional debut included 10 snaps on offense, eight on defense and no highlights. The Heisman Trophy winner and second overall pick in the NFL draft was relatively quiet in Jacksonville's 31-25 loss to Pittsburgh in a preseason game Saturday. He ...

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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 ...

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Why summer heat can trigger migraines

Rising temperatures can mean rising pain for many people, as summer heat can often trigger the onset of migraine headaches. As temperatures climb, so do migraine episodes, with heat, humidity and dehydration being some of the most common reasons for the start of a migraine during the summer ...

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