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Greene man attests to importance of organ donation

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance is joining Donate Life West Virginia in recognizing West Virginia Donor Day today. The date, Aug. 1, serves as a powerful reminder: Just one organ donor has the potential to save up to eight lives and heal as many as 75 more through tissue ...

Amwell Township farm heavily damaged in recent flooding

As heavy rainfall led to flooding on her family’s property Saturday night, all Cailin Knopp could do was watch and listen as her goats screamed in distress. As a result of Saturday’s flash flooding, the 14-year-old member of the Washington County 4-H program lost the barns and supplies ...

Pennsylvania invests $3 million in senior centers

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has announced a $3 million investment to enhance Senior Community Centers (SCCs) across the state, aimed at supporting the health, engagement, and independence of older adults. “Senior Community Centers are a valuable resource to older adults in every ...

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Surprise, surprise

It had been some time since Chris Bonchosky played in the C. Harper Chevrolet Fayette County Open, but the former Laurel Highlands golfer and current Connellsville resident played like he was at his home course in shooting a 4-under 68 on Friday at Duck Hollow Golf Club in the opening round ...

Limbering up

It wasn’t long ago the future of the Fayette County Open seemed to be in jeopardy. “Five years ago we had 32 golfers,” said Justin Goletz who currently runs the Fayette Open along with Dan Glover. This year’s field will include a whopping 112 golfers in a three-day tournament that ...

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With all due respect

Umpires take their fair share of abuse and Joe Volpe has been involved in plenty of disagreements over the years. Despite that, there’s no more respected umpire in the Fayette American Legion Baseball League or the Fayette County Baseball League than Volpe. That respect extends far beyond ...

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Angry, disappointed fans wait and wait

On a summer evening in Milwaukee, with his team mired near the bottom of the National League, Pirates' manager Bobby Bragan emerged from the dugout mid-game. Bragan headed toward the umpires. Strangely enough, he was sipping from a small drinking carton. Moments earlier, the brash Bucco ...

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Weather agencies in turmoil

The weather forecast for summer and perhaps our future is in. The weather, like the agencies responsible for forecasting what’s ahead, is in turmoil and this could enhance any disasters as they unfold. Knowing and preparation are necessary if we are to be ready for the next Big One. ...

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