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Dry Tavern’s sobering name has a spirited history

It doesn’t seem to be much of a mystery as to how the village of Dry Tavern in the northeastern corner of Greene County got its name. “There was a tavern that did not serve alcohol,” said Rea Redd, who is director of the Eberly Library at Waynesburg University. “They were sprinkled ...

Pa. Supreme Court decision changes how DAs, attorneys handle DUI cases

A recent decision by the state Supreme Court has upended how some prosecutors and defense attorneys are approaching first-time offenses for driving under the influence. In a May 30 opinion, the court ruled that anyone who successfully completes the accelerated rehabilitative disposition ...

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Brewers beat Pirates for 10th straight win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brice Turang hit his first career leadoff home run, Jose Quintana allowed three hits over six solid innings and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Quintana (10-4) struck out ...

Thompson grand slam, Daniels homer propel Washington County to win

It may have been the most impactful one-pitch appearance in Pony League World Series history. Braxten Thompson pinch-hit for Washington County with the bases loaded in the top of the fourth inning and sent the first pitch he saw over the left-field fence for a grand slam. It broke the game ...

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Plan B works for Bay County; South Hills ousted

Sometimes the best-designed plans can go awry as quickly as the first inning and a drastic change must be made. That’s what happened with the Bay County, Mich., team in the Pony League World Series on Monday afternoon. Bay County never planned to pitch Brody Kuhn. The righthander was ...

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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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