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King Coal Association celebrates area’s mining history

For the past 70 years, the King Coal Association has promoted and celebrated the history of mining in Southwestern Pennsylvania, reminding residents of its importance to the region. “Going back to earlier years, probably even before the 1900s, the coal industry, and coal mines ...

Expanding broadband in rural Pa. complicated by rule changes and uncertainty

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — It’s been a year of sweeping and controversial ...

Fayette, Greene commissioners to lead Southwestern Pa. Commission

For the next two years, two county commissioners from the area will lead a regional commission for transportation and economic development. Members of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission elected Fayette County Commissioner Vince Vicites as chairman and Greene County Commissioner Betsy ...

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Waynesburg hires Frazier grad, former Cal assistant Wilson as football coach

Waynesburg University was looking for an ace recruiter with a track record of success and a name known across the region as its next football coach. The Yellow Jackets found that guy. Frazier High School graduate Larry Wilson, most recently the offensive coordinator for Clarion and a member ...

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Tomlin says he supports suspended Steeler Metcalf

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn't condone the actions that led to wide receiver DK Metcalf's two-game suspension by the NFL following an in-game altercation with a fan, but he added that Metcalf has his full support. The league punished the two-time Pro Bowler ...

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All-Star O’Hearn, Pirates agree to $29 million, 2-year deal

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn that's designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost. A person with knowledge of ...

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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: We’re in the home stretch of the Herald-Standard’s annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It’s not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...

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Influenza suspected in recent snow goose mortalities

Avian influenza is suspected to have caused the deaths of hundreds of snow geese found at a Northampton County quarry. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is coordinating a response to this incident that includes safe removal, testing and disposal of these birds. Those encountering other sick or ...

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