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Stefano announces reelection bid

State Sen. Pat Stefano, a Republican from Bullskin Township, is seeking his fourth term representing the 32nd Senatorial District. “Everyday, I’ve committed myself to the values that define Southwestern Pennsylvania: grit, perseverance and respect for every individual’s hard-earned ...

Two local fathers among latest ICE targets

ICE continues to have a presence in the city of Washington. It’s difficult to know the scope of U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement operations in and around Washington - ICE isn’t required to notify police departments before it conducts operations and makes arrests, leaving its ...

Man who carjacked elderly woman at California senior highrise pleads guilty

A Greene County man who carjacked an elderly woman in June 2024 after pretending to offer her help when she parked outside her senior highrise in California pleaded guilty Tuesday and was immediately sentenced to prison. James Raymond Sickles, 30, of Clarksville, appeared in the Washington ...

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It was 2018 under first-year coach Drew Dindl when Albert Gallatin finished the football season with an 0-10 record. The Colonials had long road trips, were overmatched in roster size and interest in the program was waning. The decision was made to leave the WPIAL to try and rebuild the ...

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Pirates, Urquidy finalize $1.5M, 1-year contract

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their $1.5 million, one-year contract on Wednesday. The sides agreed to terms last week, subject to a successful physical. A 30-year-old right-hander, Urquidy adds depth to a Pirates pitching staff headed by NL Cy ...

Penn State earns win at Washington, 63-60

SEATTLE (AP) — Freddie Dilione V scored 16 points, Josh Reed added 14, and Penn State beat Washington 63-60 on Wednesday night. Kayden Mingo had 13 points and Eli Rice scored 13 for Penn State. The Nittany Lions (11-14, 2-12 Big Ten) had lost back-to-back games and 10 of their last ...

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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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Warding off winter

We’ve endured an unusual stretch of cold, snowy weather during this winter of 2026. But “endured” is the right word only if you’ve stuck out this frigid span here in western Pennsylvania. You probably know relatives, friends, or neighbors who traveled south for the winter to Florida ...

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