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Beadling retires as Perryopolis chief

After more than two decades as police chief of Perryopolis, Roger Beadling is hanging it up. Beadling, who became the borough’s police chief in April 2001, retired at the end of July. Although he’ll miss the job, he decided it was time to enjoy his golden years. “I’m going to be 67 ...

Man convicted in Greene County murder asks judge to vacate death sentence

A hearing later this year will determine if a man sentenced for death of killing and raping a 12-year-old girl in Greene County was intellectually disabled. If defense attorneys can prove Jeffrey Martin, 67, was, a judge could convert his death sentence to life in prison. Martin, originally ...

Boil water advisory issued for area near Avella

A boil water advisory has been issued for 310 customers of Pennsylvania American Water near Avella. The advisory was issued Saturday morning due to a water main break. The notice applies to customers in portions of Cross Creek, Independence and Jefferson townships, and West Middletown. To ...

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Byron’s fuel mileage gamble plays off with win at Iowa

Associated Press NEWTON, Iowa — William Byron fought off fuel worries in the closing laps to win the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway. Byron went the last 144 laps of the 350-lap race without a stop en route to his second victory of the season — he won the Daytona 500 in ...

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Pro Football Hall of Fame class of ‘25 enshrined in Canton

By Rob Maaddi AP Pro Football Writer Sterling Sharpe stood at the podium a few feet from his bronze bust, took off his new gold jacket and gave it to his fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame brother. Shannon Sharpe had given Sterling his first Super Bowl ring and now big brother was returning ...

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Horwitz homers twice to lead Pirates past Rockies

Associated Press DENVER — Spencer Horwitz homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, avoiding a series sweep. Horwitz hit a two-run homer in the second inning, added a three-run shot in the sixth and ...

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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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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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