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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 ...

First Lutheran Church prepares for 100th anniversary

First Lutheran Church in Washington is gearing up for its 100th anniversary in 2025. The church at 92 W. Walnut St. will be celebrating its centennial next June and has a variety of events in the works to mark the milestone. “We’ve been collecting different items from the different ...

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Navigating the unfamiliar waters of kayaks

One of the first items on my retirement “To Do” list was to immerse myself in the waters of kayaking. Consider that box checked as of last week. I have undergone my kayaking baptism without upsetting the ship. Now, I have been in a kayak numerous times, but they were never mine, always a ...

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High school golf: South Fayette wins TRICADA

Led by medalist Brady Newman, South Fayette won the Class 3A team title at the TRICADA golf championship Friday at Nemacolin Country Club. Newman shot 3-under par 69 to lead the Lions who shot 380, besting Peters Township by one stroke. Canon-McMillan finished third at 397. Camden Reyes of ...

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Reynolds’ two-run triple helps Pirates rally past Reds

Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds had a two-out, two-run triple in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Friday night. Isiah Kiner-Falefa drew a one-out walk off Tony Santillan (1-4), and Tommy Pham singled with two outs to put ...

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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 ...

Living

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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