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Robena Mine disaster mourned

The work life of the 37 miners who lost their lives in an explosion at the Robena Mine 63 years ago would still be all too recognizable to miners today, said Michael Phillippi. “I've listened to statements from survivors of Robena, and the things they said were the company put production ...

Waynesburg welcomes Santa

The color guard wore antlers, the cattle donned holiday garlands and a vintage fire truck was topped by a smiling Kris Kringle. The elevated levels of yuletide cheer were matched by a festive crowd along High Street for Saturday’s Christmas parade in Waynesburg. The annual highlight has ...

Two other teen suspects in Washington Food Mart shooting arrested

Police have arrested the two other suspects accused in Sunday night’s robbery at the Washington Food Mart in which a customer was shot when she pulled out a concealed weapon in self defense. Christian Zavier Patrene, 19, and Christopher Ellis-Valperga, 18, were arrested Friday and charged ...

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Marshall embraces challenge of playing in 5A

Shandon Marshall has been a part of some successful teams as a player and coach. He has also witnessed several sub-par seasons first hand, but the 2018 graduate of Brownsville Area High School looks forward to his first season as head coach of the Albert Gallatin girls basketball ...

Smith hopes gradual progression continues for Mustangs

When John Smith accepted the position as head coach of Laurel Highlands entering the 2023-2024 boys basketball season, he knew success wasn’t going to appear overnight, as the Mustangs were playing for the first time in four years with the program’s all-time leading scorer Rodney Gallagher ...

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Macke looks for stronger finish in his second season at AG

Albert Gallatin won six out of its first eight games last season, including a 2-1 start in section play, but Colonials head coach Spencer Macke is looking for a stronger finish this year in his second season at the helm. Albert Gallatin defeated Penn-Trafford, who qualified for the WPIAL ...

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OP-ED: A fact-based look at America’s violence problem

Every time a high-profile shooting makes headlines, America relives the same cycle: shock, outrage, and the inevitable chorus of demands to ban “assault weapons,” defund the police, blame political opponents, and spend more federal money in cities. But these slogans conceal more than they ...

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Bear aware

Outdoor excitement can arise as a surprise. Last week, I enjoyed an experience I’d wanted to undertake for a long time. I took a course at Touchstone Center for Crafts in the mountains near Farmington. The course was in botanical illustration, a blend of art and science in which ...

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