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Lawmakers hosting Senior Expo at Penn State Fayette

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-51) and Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52) will be hosting a free Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, 2201 University Drive in Lemont Furnace. “Our goal is to make it easier for seniors and their families to find the resources and services available to them here in Fayette County,” Stefano said. “If you're looking for senior resources, caregiver support or just want to make sure you’re fully utilizing the resources available to you, I encourage you to take advantage of this convenient opportunity to connect face-to-face with experts who care about our community.” This ...

TEC Education Center sustains damages in flash flooding

A nonprofit school that helps people with disabilities to prepare for employment and find meaningful work is facing extensive repairs after a powerful Sept. 12 storm caused severe water damage to its campus and interrupted students' education. TEC Education Center at 330 Central Ave., ...

Two plead guilty in 2025 drowning of Burgettstown teen

WELLSBURG, W.Va. – Two people charged in connection to the 2025 drowning death of a Washington County teenager pleaded guilty earlier this month in Brooke County (W.Va.) Circuit Court. Ashley Shelton, 30, entered a guilty plea to one count of child neglect resulting in death on Aug. 3, while ...

Inspectors find mouse droppings at Laurel Highlands school

A Laurel Highlands School District elementary school has been ruled out of compliance after state inspectors found mouse droppings throughout the building Friday. R.W. Clark Elementary School in Uniontown had “too many (droppings) to count,” including inside classrooms, inspectors from ...

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Bulldogs stand alone

After the smoke cleared from Week Four of the high school football season only one local team remained unbeaten. Beth-Center heads into Week Five with a 4-0 record, including a 1-0 mark in the Class A Tri-County South Conference. The Bulldogs will put that perfect mark on the line against ...

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WVU earns commitment from Rogers after ruling

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia reportedly earned a commitment from Utah transfer running back NaQuari Rogers late Wednesday night, according to On3's Pete Nakos. The Virginia native entered the portal in late August and recently chose his transfer destination after he was granted a ...

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Cardinals halt Pirates’ winning streak at 5

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless stretch and Alec Burleson got his major league-best 112th RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night. Liberatore (6-14) gave up one run and six hits in 5 2/3 innings with six ...

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OP-ED: Listening to silence for personal development

People talking without speaking. People hearing without listening. And no one dared … Disturb the sound of silence. – “The Sound of Silence,” Paul Simon Sometimes an idea for an essay comes from unusual places and at unexpected times. Such was the case this week. After hearing a ...

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Outdoors Calendar

(To request to have an item added to the Outdoors Calendar or to send a digital image of your harvested bear, deer or turkey photo for possible publication please email hssports@heraldstandard.com.) HUNTER-TRAPPER INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE NOTE: Must be 11 years old to register. Students must ...

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