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Photographer’s book reflects on childhood in Uniontown

Though he left Uniontown for Maryland after high school, Jim Burger has never stopped visiting or thinking about the town where he grew up. The Baltimore-based photographer and writer has turned those reflections into a new book, “Long Journey Home — Tales Of Growing Up in Uniontown, ...

Planned South Strabane housing development moves ahead

South Strabane Township supervisors unanimously approved conditional use for a proposed housing development that would include 401 residential homes. Developer MLD Meadows Landing LLC plans to build its Meadows Landing development off of Route 19, behind Landings Drive. Alberto Jarquin, a ...

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Former Pirates reliever Chavez announces retirement

Associated Press ATLANTA — Jesse Chavez, the often-traded reliever who pitched for nine teams in 18 seasons, announced his retirement Thursday. "As of now, I don't think we're going to keep going," the 41-year-old Chavez said on the "Foul Territory" podcast. "Time to turn the page and ...

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Jets QB Fields dislocates toe, evaluated as day-to-day

By Dennis Waszak Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has a dislocated toe on his right foot and will be evaluated by the team on a daily basis. The team announced the diagnosis a few hours after Fields limped off the practice field ...

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Rodgers has careful optimism as he begins first training camp with Steelers

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers took the snap, turned to his left, and flicked his first semi-official pass as a Pittsburgh Steeler. A split-second later, the ball settled right into the hands of linebacker Patrick Queen for an interception. The crowd that ...

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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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Picture-perfect paradise

As one who grew up in central New Jersey, I was embarrassed at how little I knew about the southernmost community in the Garden State – Cape May. I had passed through the area on several occasions, but never did a deep dive into its many offerings. That all changed during the first week ...

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