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Heatwave could contribute to algae and bacteria in local waterways

The near-record heatwave singeing the greater Pittsburgh region could negatively impact aquatic wildlife and human users by enabling the growth of waterborne bacteria and algae, according to experts. According to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Natural Resources Program ...

Two Fayette women held for trial in fatal abuse case

Two Fayette County residents will face trial on allegations of failing to report abuse and neglect of three children in a Dunbar home, including a 9-year-old whose guardians are charged with killing her last year. Theresa Shipley, 63, of Scottdale, and Sandra Umensetter, 51, of Connellsville, ...

A red, white and blue rewind

Just 536 days before the United States celebrated its 200th anniversary on July 4, 1976, President Gerald Ford stood in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives and said something Americans were not accustomed to hearing from their commander-in-chief. “I must say to you that the ...

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Sports

Four local baseball players named to All-State team

A quartet of local baseball players were recognized for their strong seasons on the diamond. Ringgold’s Gavin Angotti, Belle Vernon’s Connor Bergman and Canon-McMillan teammates MJ Maruschak and Sebastian Shulsky earned spots on the Pennsylvania All-State baseball teams, which were ...

Wild Things win series opener at Schaumburg

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Andrew Czech and Cole Fowler homered, Kobe Foster won his seventh game and the Wild Things battled back to beat Schaumburg 9-6 in a series opener Friday night at Wintrust Field. Schaumburg scored five runs in the fourth inning to take a 5-2 lead, but Washington answered ...

There is freedom and it comes in a package deal

Hard to believe the 4th of July is upon us, the time for picnics and family gatherings. It is time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Independence. That would include all our freedoms and all our rights as American citizens. As often is the case with holidays, Santa and the Easter ...

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Letters to the editor

Let's not foot this bill Pennsylvania taxpayers already provide Gov. Josh Shapiro with one of the most beautiful official residences in the nation. The Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg recently underwent more than $30 million in renovations and security improvements, and it is protected ...

Living

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Five ways to make moving day less stressful

With the kids out of school, warmer weather and extended daylight, summer is an ideal time for families to relocate. In fact, more than 60% of moves in the United States occur between May and September, according to industry data compiled by moveBuddha. However, even with the most favorable ...

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