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Uniontown man pleads guilty to federal firearms charges

A Uniontown man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Greg Corbin, 21, pleaded guilty Monday before U.S. District Judge Scott Hardy to two counts of violating federal firearms offenses, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced earlier this week. Despite a previous felony conviction, Corbin had knowingly possessed a firearm and ammunition twice, prosecutors said — once in April 2025, and again that June, when he was arrested on a federal firearms charge. Corbin’s prosecution stemmed from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Corbin will remain in custody pending his ...

AAA advises drivers to be cautious during deer season

With deer season right around the corner, AAA is reminding motorists to remain alert behind the wheel as deer activity increases during the fall and early winter months. Jim Garrity, director of public and legislative affairs for AAA East Central, said the organization typically sees an ...

Oh, snow! Southwestern Pa. could see first snowfall of season this weekend

Southwestern Pennsylvania residents can expect a significant drop in temperatures this weekend, with rain, scattered snow showers and potentially chilly wind chills ushering the region's first real taste of winter weather. A low pressure system moving through the region will bring periods of ...

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Path to Acrisure

Every WPIAL high school football team’s dream is to play for a district championship at Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Three area teams are two wins away from that goal. Belle Vernon, California and Beth-Center all advanced to the quarterfinals with first-round ...

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Frazier upsets District 9 champion Clarion Limestone

Frazier was facing a dire situation with a 7-1 deficit in the fifth set on the road in their PIAA Class 3A first-round girls volleyball playoff match Wednesday night. District 9 champion Clarion Limestone had its vocal home crowd behind and seemed like it was on its way to complete a comeback ...

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Penguins beat Sharks in shootout after blowing late 2-goal lead

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ben Kindel scored in regulation and had the lone shootout goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Wednesday night after blowing a two-goal lead in third period. San Jose star Macklin Celebrini scored with 8:28 left, and set up Mason ...

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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 ...

Outdoors

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Generations of anglers have made pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

MONTAUK, N.Y. (AP) — On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life. He notes, and meticulously logs, ...

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