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Burgettstown man pardoned in Capitol riot back in jail

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va – A Burgettstown man pardoned for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection is back behind bars. Joshua Atwood self-reported Wednesday to the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail, where he will serve six months as part of a May plea deal for stabbing a ...

Prime parade real estate

It’s a traditional sight in Canonsburg at this time of the year – chairs lining Pike Street, placed there by spectators who want to reserve their viewing space for the Fourth of July Parade. The 62nd annual parade steps off at 10 a.m. and runs from the McDonald’s on Bobby Vinton Boulevard ...

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Skenes named to MLB All-Star game for 2nd straight season

By Ronald Blum AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th All-Star Game and Paul Skenes, James Wood and Elly De La Cruz boosted the 23-and-under group to five when they were picked Sunday for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta's Truist Park. Skenes ...

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Wash High’s Reed commits to play football at Miami (Ohio)

For a player that has provided plenty of fireworks on the football field over the last couple years, making a college commitment on the Fourth of July seemed fitting for Wash High’s Tristan Reed. He just had to wait for the right school to come along. When Miami (Ohio) gave Reed a ...

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Van Gisbergen dominates streets of Chicago again

Associated Press CHICAGO — Shane van Gisbergen completed a sweep on the Chicago Street Course on Sunday, winning the NASCAR Cup Series race on the tricky downtown circuit. It was van Gisbergen's second victory of the season and his third career Cup win. The Trackhouse Racing driver also ...

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OP-ED: Eighteen holes of fun … or not

They built a golf course all around my grandparents' house. The 18th fairway nearly cut through their backyard, and until we put wire grates over the windows, flying glass and golf balls were a common threat. Dad attempted to play golf a few times. As a little kid, he had fallen off a horse. ...

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Make smart swaps for heart-healthy meals

(Family Features) Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. "Food is deeply rooted to family ...

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