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Laurel Caverns becomes first subterranean state park in Pennsylvania

Gov. Josh Shapiro weaved his way through meandering sandstone corridors hundreds of feet underground Monday morning before emerging from the darkness into colorful lights illuminating a cavernous room to dedicate Laurel Caverns as the newest state park in Pennsylvania. “That was ...

Clairton sober living home offers ‘fresh start’ for veterans

The unshakable brotherhood Russell “Russ” Granger found among a ragtag group of men within a converted Catholic rectory was unlike anything he had experienced since he retired from the Air Force a decade prior. The Cornerstone Residence Recovery Home for Veterans - a nonprofit sober ...

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High school softball: Robinson’s big game leads Burgettstown to win

Burgettstown won its second game in as many days, riding a two-hit shutout by Brooklyn Robinson for a 15-0 victory over Carlynton in Class 2A Section 3 on Tuesday. Robinson had a big game all around. She allowed only two hits and one walk and struck out nine. At the plate, she went 2-for-3 ...

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Michigan muscles its way to national title

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This title for Michigan's newest Fab Five will look better in the trophy case than a time capsule. Hard to be too picky — this new-age group of ballers in maize and blue showed they can win any which way. The five fabulous transfers who make up coach Dusty May's ...

Wild Things sign former WVU outfielder Barry

The Wild Things have had plenty of success with former West Virginia University position players and they hope that trend continues this season as they announced Monday the signing of outfielder Braden Barry. The 24-year-old Barry is a former WVU player who spent the past three seasons in the ...

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A second chance for Blue Skies

Periodically, a news story comes across my iPad that I just can’t stop thinking about. This story started like this: “On February 21 police officers were dispatched to a bar.” That opening line drew me in almost as fast as “A Florida man ..." “The caller was the bartender,” and ...

Living

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Baby potatoes bring more than a little flavor

As the weather breaks and spring brings increased opportunities for families to get outside, activities, adventures and jam-packed calendars abound. All those special moments spent at the park, the sports field or in the backyard may leave lasting memories, but they can also leave you feeling ...

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