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Two Washington County parks accepting Christmas trees for fish habitats

Washington County is offering a chance to recycle Christmas trees while at the same time creating habitat for fish. The county’s parks and recreation department is using donated trees to create habitats for fish in local creeks and lakes. There are two drop-off spots – the main boat ...

Restorations in store for historic Gallatin Avenue Living Centre

Over the past 25 years, the 117-year-old Gallatin School building in Uniontown has helped hundreds of homeless families and individuals build the security and skills they need to live independently. The Gallatin Avenue Living Centre use is “the best of both worlds,” said Irmi Gaut, ...

Mingo snow

The New Year’s Eve snowfall blanketed the region Wednesday night, leaving a picturesque view of the Henry Covered Bridge at Mingo Creek County Park.

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Metcalf relieved to be in the playoffs after suspension

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf returned to work on Monday, relieved that his team's season is still alive following his two-game suspension for making contact with a fan in Detroit last month. The Steelers won the AFC North with a heart-stopping 26-24 win over ...

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Steelers endured a roller coaster season to reach playoffs

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin isn't into "what-ifs?" There's really no point. Sure, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach could wring his hands over the impossibly thin line between victory and defeat, one his team received an up-close look at yet again in a riveting ...

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Lombardi was authentic, a stand-up guy for PIAA

By John Sacco Contributing writer A handful of things were certainties when dealing with Dr. Bob Lombardi in his time as the PIAA’s executive director: He was true to the rules. He was true to the student-athletes, he was true to himself and the PIAA. It was announced earlier last year ...

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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

An ‘exorcising of demons’

Many people think writing a book is driven by lightning bolts of inspiration that propel an author forward. Katherine Mansfield isn’t one of them. “There are definitely points when something comes out of the ether and rests on your brain … but I think true creativity is just ...

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