Here’s a photo of the Darby-Humbert team, which won the 1967 championship of the Fairchance Little League. In the front row (from left) are Dave Chury, Keith Swaney, Kevin Swaney and Joe Koposko. In the second row (from left) are Randy Abraham, Joe Chury, John Poremba and Rodney Douthitt. In the third row (from left) are Dale Kessler, Kim Davison, Frank Kovach Jr., Manager Frank Kovach, Larry Sampey and Scott Wilson. Not present for the photo was John Poremba, assistant manager. The phot…

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This photo was taken on July 10, 1930 in front of the barber shop in the Mike Sedlock building in Mount Braddock. In the front is Leonard Dorsey. In the second row (from left) are Steve Franko, Joe Koballa, Amos Beal, Bertie Bolishis and Buster Thompson. Standing (from left) are Frankie Derwinsky, Al McNatt and J.J. Franko. The photo was submitted by Joan John. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Churc…

Here's a photo from the 1970 Big Ten Football banquet, where four local players were honored. In the photo (from left) are Andy Abraham and Bill DeShields, both of Laurel Highlands High School, legendary sportscasters Curt Gowdy and Bob Prince, Tom Zimmerlink of Brownsville High School and Bill Pillar of Laurel Highlands High School. DeShields was one of top rushers in the WPIAL that season, also winning all-state honors. He also received a Sports Illustrated award at the banquet for sco…

This is a photo from 1940 of the West Brownsville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. On the left side are William Welsh, Charles Barry, Leonard Andrews, Charles Miller, Hobby Johns, Willis Forsyth and Tom McDonald. On the right are George Stephenson, John Tompson, Bill Fleming, Walter Gimmeth, Jim Duff, Jake Collier, Harold Laughery and James Pierro. In the back are Marker Stephenson and Burt Ryland. The photo was submitted by William Fleming. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can…

This is a photo of the Smock team, which won the championship of the 1972 Luzerne Little League. In the front row (from left) are Mark Dubos, Ken Rockwell, Tom Plovock, Jack Pontoriero and Alan Price. In the second row (from left) are Mark Pindrock, Jerry Merrit, Rick Laughery, Larry Marmol and Eugene Constantine. In the third row (from left) are Tim Labuda, Greg Kilgore, Bob Kordella, Bill Minnick and John Moriarty. In the back row (from left) are coaches Jerry Garbutt, Joe Labuda and J…

Here’s a 1936 photo of fourth-grade students at the Royal School in Redstone Township. In the bottom row (from left) are are Anastasia Moody, Catherine Constantine, June Boord, Rudy Moody, Stanley Swartek, Robert Ackles, Anna Gall, Mary Manacechko and Margaret Duhon. In the second row (from left) are Martha Gotch, Joe Stock, Mary Yunko, Anna Spirko, Roy Thomas, John Mrosko, Stanley Wilk and William Smith. In the third row (from left) are Stanley Dorulla, Vernice Vallango, John Fiffick, A…

Here’s a 2003 photo of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life committee announcing plans for the Relay for Life to be held that year. In the photo (from left) are Sherry Cooley and Vicki George, participants; Mary Ann Ealy, cancer control specialist for the American Cancer Society; Dr. Fraser Stokes, medical ambassador; Brittany Cooley, participant; Barb Yalich, Relay for Life chairwoman; and Ed Kustron, logistics chairman. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do s…

The pig races have been a fixture at the Fayette County Fair since the early 1980s. Here’s a 1987 Herald-Standard photo of a race with numerous onlookers. The races are still a staple of the fair, which is being held this week through Saturday. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401, or by email to mokeefe@heraldstandard.com. Background information for the caption must be…

Here’s a photo of the 1994 Masters over 35 state championship team. Sponsored by Catholic War Veterans Post 1669, the team had a 9-0 record. In the front row are two unidentified children. Kneeling (from left) are Everett DeBerry, Larry Flowers, Manager Lou Marva, Allen David and John Kurtz. In the second row (from left) are Assistant Manager Jack Flowers, Ted Muzika, Frank Fields and Rick George. In the third row (from left) are Lou Volpe, Joe Volpe and Mike Morgan. The photo was submit…

Shown above are members of the 1963 graduating class from the Holy Rosary Catholic School in Republic. In the front row (from left) are Andrew Sherbaugh, Jerry Brown; Andrew Malachin, Sylvia Torrey, Monsignor Andrew Balok, Sandra Bryan, Richard Check, Joseph Quarrick and John Nazinek. In the second row (from left) are Sharon Richnofsky, Janet Kolessar, Joanne Flack, Edward Kupets, Darlene Pahula, Patricia Suba and Michelle Balabon. In the third row (from left) are Salvatore Meloni, Joann…

Shown above is the Hopwood team which won the 1982 Fayette County regular season title and playoff championship. Shown seated (from left to right) are Tony Hanula, Joe Cernelli, Bobby McBride, Scott Anderson and Ed Pollock. Kneeling (from left) are Greg Kennedy, Dave Dufala, Duane Reckard, John Liscelli and Tim Anderson. Standing (from left) are coach Bob McBride, Jeff Lucas, Joe Kline, Matt Ferris, Mark Cooley, Terry Muholland, Ken Locke and Jack Anderson, manager. The photo was submitt…

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This photo appeared in the Herald-Standard on Nov. 14, 1991. It was taken before a dinner honoring Harry B. Coffman, retiring principal at the Ben Franklin School in the Uniontown Area School District. In the photo (from left) are Joseph Riskosky, master of ceremonies; Loretta Coffman, wife of Harry Coffman; Harry B. Coffman; Yolanda “Babe’’ DeFino, guest speaker; and James Burns, superintendent of the Uniontown Area School District. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can …

That's not a misprint. Regular gas was actually selling for 85 cents a gallon at this downtown Uniontown gas station back in July of 1979 when the photo appeared in the Herald-Standard. Notice that cigarettes selling for only 56 cents a pack back then. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401, or by email to mokeefe@heraldstandard.com. Background information for the caption…

The legendary Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash are shown taking a bow during their performance on April 3, 1982 at the State Theater in Uniontown. June Carter Cash died on May 15, 2003 at the age of 73. Johnny Cash died Sept. 12, the same year at the age of 71. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401, or by email to mokeefe@heraldstandard.com. Background informati…

This photo of students studying in the Uniontown High School library looks like it could have been taken last week. However, it actually appeared in the Herald-Standard in October of 1980. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401, or by email to mokeefe@heraldstandard.com. Background information for the caption must be included.

Former Gov. Robert P. Casey is shown in this late 1980s photo at a fundraiser with several Democratic lawmakers. In the photo (from left) are state Rep. Rich Kasunic, D-Dunbar; Casey; state Rep. Fred Taylor, D-Uniontown; and state Sen. Bill Lincoln, D-Dunbar. Casey was governor of Pennsylvania from 1987-1995 before dying in 2000. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401, or…

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Former Brownsville Mayor Marion “Slugger’’ Klingensmith is shown pointing toward the Monongahela River in this photo, which appeared in the Herald-Standard in March of 1982. Klingensmith, a former boxer, also served as a Fayette County commissioner and state legislator. He was named Man of the Year in 1991 by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. He died at the age of 73 on June 9, 1993. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o M…

Here’s a photo taken in the late 1950s of composing workers at the Morning Herald newspaper, a predecessor of the Herald-Standard. In the first row (from left) are George Stamm, George Howard, Joe Unitich and Bob Astleford. In the back row (from left) are Earl Hackney, Harold Cochran, Alice Bundy, John Nagy, foreman; Ed Miller, superintendent; Art Tracy, Jim McCormick, Chuck Coughenour, Jack Hill, Harold Bell, John Renne and Walter Childs. The photo was submitted by Art Tracy. Anyone wis…

Here’s a photo of the 1981 Fayette County Flag Football champions. The team was sponsored by O’Gillies Bar. In the front row (from left) are Lee Frankhouser, Ron Adams, Rod Mushnock, Bob Buehner, Bill Buehner, Rod Wheeler and John Hall. In the back row (from left) are Mark Santore, Tim Mushnock, Mark Pockorny, Bo Gillis, Jack Buehner, Denny Sabo, Larry Clawson, Robert Smith and Gary Smith. The photo was submitted by Guppy Kollar. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do s…

Here’s a Herald-Standard photo from April of 1981 of Fayette County Commissioner Marion “Slugger’’ Klingensmith and Pennsylvania Gov. Dick Thornburgh at a Republican fundraiser in Fayette County. Thornburgh served as governor from 1979 until 1987 and as U.S. Attorney General from 1988 until 1991. Klingensmith, a former professional boxer, also served as the mayor of Brownsville. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Ke…

Here’s a group of Laurel Highlands High School students posing for photo during lunch break at the former South Union High School, the present site of Areford Park, in 1970. In the front row (from left) are Jim Roddy, Drew Secosky, Andy Abraham, Kent Harring, Nick Sabatini, Mark Carbonara (kneeling), Sam Spaw and Frank Raffle. In the back row (from left) are Hobart King, Bill Oschnack, Jay Mitchell, Bob Bakos, Tom Good, Ron Lemmon, Dave Nixon, Rich Barron, Garret Breakiron and Joe Zehala…

This is a photo from February of 1990, showing then State Rep. Richard Kasunic presenting a $12,000 check to the North Union Township supervisors for a waterline replacement project on Airport Road. In the photo (from left) Tom Kumor, Carmen Galderisi, Kasunic and John Mateosky. Kasunic served as state representative from 1982 until 1994 before being elected to the state Senate. Kasunic announced last week that he will not seek re-election this year and will retire when his term expires …

Here’s a photo that appeared in the Herald-Standard on March 13, 1986, promoting an upcoming golf tournament being sponsored by the Uniontown Lions Club. In the photo (from left) are Pat Ellsworth, tournament co-chairman; Steve Neubauer, tournament co-chairman; Dave Ewing, publicity director; and Bill Thurby, sponsor. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401, or by email to…

This is photo of John T. Wardman that appeared in the Herald-Standard on Aug. 4, 1989. Wardman was an active member of the Brownsville Fire Co. Number 1 (North Side) for 50 years from 1933 until 1983, serving as driver, engineer and president for 26 years. He was also secretary of the Fayette County Firefighters Organization for 20 years, a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 39 years, a member of the Odd Fellows of Brownsville for 20 years and the lead tenor of the First Meth…

This is a Herald-Standard photo from Jan. 3, 1990, following the swearing in of county row officers. In the photo (from left) are Mike Frick, register of wills, Jan Snyder, clerk of courts; and Bob Jones, county commissioner. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401, or by email to mokeefe@heraldstandard.com. Background information for the caption must be included.

This is a Herald-Standard photo from the early 1980s of attorney Joseph M. George, far right, being sworn in as president of the Fayette County Bar Association. In the photo (from left) are attorney David B. Reiss, secretary; attorney James T. Davis, marshall; attorney Gerald R. Solomon, outgoing president; and George. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401, or by email t…

This is photo from January of 1984 of the Fayette County commissioners being sworn into office after winning election in the previous November general election. Seated (from left) are Fred Lebder and Carmine Molinaro. Standing is Marion (Slugger) Klingensmith. Anyone wishing to submit a “Remember when?” photo can do so by sending it to the Herald-Standard c/o Mark O’Keefe, 8-18 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401, or by email to mokeefe@heraldstandard.com. Background information for the…