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Alleged Fayette shooter said argument with former boss involved $60K in tools

A West Virginia man charged with the attempted homicide of his former boss told police he had gone back to his workplace to retrieve $60,000 in tools belonging to him, which he believed the boss intended to destroy, according to a criminal complaint. Grant Headley, 29, of Maidsville turned ...

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Pennsylvania Western University’s brand-new curriculum in artificial intelligence is creating a lot of buzz. The PennWest Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies was launched in April with the vision of preparing students, faculty and community partners to innovate and ...

Monongahela business launches fundraiser for explosion victims

A Monongahela business launched a fundraiser to benefit employees of the U.S. Steel Clairton Works after Monday’s explosion at the plant that killed two and injured at least another 10. Michelle DeHosse, owner of Sparkles by Shell, will have a number of items available for purchase, with all ...

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After two injury-riddled seasons, Maples hope for progress

MAPLETOWN – It has been a very painful – literally – two-year fall for the Mapletown football team. Since winning a school-record 11 games in 2022, the Maples have won only four of 20 contests and are coming off a 1-9 season. The common thread in both of those forgettable campaigns was ...

Jefferson-Morgan in search of TCS championship repeat

By Jonathan Guth jguth@heraldstandard.com JEFFERSON – In coach Shane Ziats’ first three seasons at Jefferson-Morgan, the team has improved in wins each year, and finished last season undefeated in the regular season at 10-0, as the Rockets won the Class A Tri-County South Conference ...

Sieg ready for final ride as Fort Cherry QB

McDONALD – Matt Sieg has felt like his high school football career has gone by quickly. Fort Cherry fans probably feel the same way, but there’s been plenty of moments to savor along the way. The Rangers have won the last two WPIAL Class A titles and Sieg, a Penn State recruit, has been ...

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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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