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Uniontown adopts camping ban in city

Uniontown City Council adopted a camping ban Thursday in what council members said was an attempt to crack down on problems of drug use and vandalism. Mayor Bill Gerke said the problem has long been an issue in the city. “It’s been an issue with homeless people just parking themselves on ...

$50,000 gift expands heart, vascular care in Fayette

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital has expanded its cardiovascular services, bringing comprehensive vascular diagnostic testing to Fayette County residents through a generous $50,000 gift from the Ptak family, which was made on the WVU Day of Giving in March. Longtime Uniontown residents John and ...

Penny candy, parades and high school pride

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in a daily monthlong series about the people who live in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties, in recognition of America's 250th anniversary. You may not know her name, but if you’ve ever been to a Claysville Memorial Day parade, you certainly know her ...

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Biding his time

In the summer of 2023, Ben Lumsden entered the transfer portal, leaving U.T. Arlington after a season. Lumsden started in 51 games at third base for the Mavericks, and he led the team in home runs with 11. Head coach Steve Sabins saw the tape and knew the player and person he was, and just had ...

Petrush’s clutch hit gives Hopwood split with Oaks

Hopwood Village Plaza was one out away from being swept in a Fayette County Baseball League doubleheader against Oakland on Sunday. Then Chad Petrush stepped to the plate. Petrush lined a three-run double to center field to give Hopwood a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory and a split of their ...

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Harris II delivers big hit as Braves sweep Bucs

ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep Sunday. Reynaldo López (3-1) earned the win with a scoreless seventh, and Tyler Kinley ended a bases-loaded threat in the ...

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OP-ED: Changing the direction of U.S. labor

Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor fallen veterans, is a red letter day for American labor - literally. On Memorial Day 1937, union blood was spilled in Chicago, when 10 were killed and nearly a hundred protesters were injured during a steelworkers' strike rally. It was a tragic, ...

Outdoors

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Migratory game bird seasons set for 2026-27

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 migratory game bird seasons have been set. Annual migratory game bird seasons are selected by states from frameworks established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Game Commission selections were made after reviewing last year’s hunter ...

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