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Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh is over. The longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down from his job leading the Steelers on Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit. The announcement came a day after the end of his 19th season in ...

‘Pit Boss’ star speaks to police cadets about bias training

Drew Volchko has an exercise for new cadets at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Academy. He’ll give them a few background facts about a suspect – troubled childhood, runaway who settled in Oakland, convict who spent 10 years in Folsom State Prison for attempted murder. Then ...

Gunman who killed Ringgold senior pleads guilty to third-degree murder

The gunman who shot and killed a Ringgold High School senior and wounded her friend in South Franklin nearly two years ago pleaded guilty to third-degree murder Monday just before jury selection was set to begin for his trial at the Washington County Courthouse. Windale Barfield Jr., 21, of ...

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Steelers are in NFL purgatory. They’ll have to find a way out without Tomlin

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin, as always, got right to the point. "When you don't get it done, words are cheap," a subdued Tomlin said Monday night after the Pittsburgh Steelers were quickly ushered out of the playoffs again, this time in a 30-6 loss to ...

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Chartiers-Houston rallies, hands Jefferson-Morgan its first loss

JEFFERSON – Brody McCrerey had a black brace on his right hand to protect several gashes from an injury sustained in a game against Beth-Center last week, but that didn’t stop him from adding another clutch moment to his list. McCrerey hit a three-pointer with two and a half minutes ...

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High school basketball: Beth-Center overcomes long-range barrage

It was raining three-pointers Tuesday night at Beth-Center. Jason Zellie and Brayden Hull each scored 19 points, combining for eight three-point field goals, as Beth-Center rode a big first quarter to a 76-67 victory over West Greene in a Class 2A Section 3 boys basketball game. The ...

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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 ...

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Get smart about your heart

(Family Features) A crucial component of overall well-being, heart health can be a barometer for living a long, healthy and happy life. Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, taking steps to reduce ...

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