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Fourth Street Barbecue could be sold for $3 million

Fourth Street Barbecue may soon have new owners, giving many employees a way to keep their jobs. Mark Welch, court-appointed receiver for the Washington County frozen food business, said Wisconsin-based Morksi Foods has agreed to buy Fourth Street for $3 million. “(Huntingdon Bank) has ...

Brownsville man arrested in Greene County robbery

State police charged a man Monday after he allegedly threatened two Walmart employees with a knife after stealing several products. Joshua John Maraney, 35, of Brownsville, faces felony charges of robbery and aggravated assault, and misdemeanors of terroristic threats and simple ...

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Mantha scores 2 goals as Penguins handle Hurricanes

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony Mantha scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Tuesday night. Mantha, who scored in his third straight game, had a power-play goal in the first period and added another goal in the second as Pittsburgh jumped out to a 5-0 lead. ...

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Miami rallies past Pitt in ACC opener

MIAMI (AP) — Malik Reneau scored 28 points and made all 10 of his free throws as Miami erased a 10-point halftime deficit and defeated Pitt 76-69 on Tuesday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. The Hurricanes (12-2, 1-0) trailed 43-33 at the break after Pitt broke ...

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Beth-Center has 2 champs at Southmoreland tournament

Beth-Center had two champions Tuesday at the Southmoreland Holiday Classic. Malachi Peak (189) decisioned Landon Nickerson of Corry 4-1 to win in the finals and Noah Layhue won the 215-pound title with a 5-4 decision over Logan Latimore of North East in the finals. Peak and Layhue are both ...

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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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