Explosion at Clairton Coke Works kills one, injures 10
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 ...
In celebration of the country’s semiquincentennial anniversary next year, a replica of the Liberty Bell painted with various scenes depicting the history of Washington County was unveiled as part of the America 250 “Bells Across PA” initiative. The commemorative sculpture, which was ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
