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America 250 PA kicks off yearlong celebration of semiquincentennial

With the Fourth of July in our rearview mirror, all eyes are now looking ahead and counting down the days to America’s 250th birthday next year. And what better place to celebrate America’s independence than in Pennsylvania, where it all began when the nation’s founders convened in ...

What’s in a name: Twilight, the borough with a sleepy moniker

Editor’s note: This is the one in an occasional series about the origin of unusual names of places in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties. TWILIGHT – Rather than being a city that never sleeps, you would assume someplace called Twilight would be a languid spot where the sidewalks ...

‘Phones down, eyes up’: Play it safe in the pool this summer

With the recent sweltering heat, local swimming pools are getting a lot of use this summer. For those planning a dip in the water with family, it’s important to know how everyone can stay safe. Autumn McLaughlin is the aquatics director for the British Swim School, which offers swim ...

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Connellsville Legion takes care of business

Connellsville has earned the top spot in the Region 6 American Legion Baseball Tournament, but Brian Sankovich’s team doesn’t want to rest on its laurels, which was evident Monday night in an 11-1 victory over Charleroi at Thomas E. Sankovich Field on the campus of Connellsville Area High ...

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Pirates snap 30-inning scoreless streak but lose to Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City's four home runs to back a strong start by rookie Noah Cameron, and the Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on Monday night. Cameron (3-4) struck out seven in a season-high seven innings. The left-hander allowed ...

Riveters’ Hugh named to USL W League team of the month

The Pittsburgh Riveters’ season may be over, but that doesn’t mean the accolades can’t come in, as midfielder/defender Abi Hugh was named to the USL W League Team of the Month for June on Monday afternoon. The league made the announcement that Hugh was selected to a bench spot among ...

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Angry, disappointed fans wait and wait

On a summer evening in Milwaukee, with his team mired near the bottom of the National League, Pirates' manager Bobby Bragan emerged from the dugout mid-game. Bragan headed toward the umpires. Strangely enough, he was sipping from a small drinking carton. Moments earlier, the brash Bucco ...

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Weather agencies in turmoil

The weather forecast for summer and perhaps our future is in. The weather, like the agencies responsible for forecasting what’s ahead, is in turmoil and this could enhance any disasters as they unfold. Knowing and preparation are necessary if we are to be ready for the next Big One. ...

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