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State College Man drowns while kayaking at Ohiopyle

A 43-year-old man from State College drowned while kayaking in the Youghiogheny River Friday evening, according to Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker. According to officials, Michael Barney drowned while kayaking in Ohiopyle State Park on Friday night. Emergency officials responded to the scene ...

‘Father of Flag Day’ called Collier Township home

Driving through Collier Township, motorists will see plenty of homes and businesses proudly flying American flags out front, just like in many other towns across the country. What makes Collier unique, however, is that it’s home to the “Father of Flag Day,” which pays homage to the man ...

'No Kings' protest draws hundreds to city of Washington

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Washington County Courthouse Saturday morning to protest President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies as part of a nationwide “No Kings” rally. It was one of several rallies scheduled across southwestern Pennsylvania and one of more ...

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Arkansas’ Wood pitches third no-hitter in CWS history

By Eric Olson AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. — Arkansas' Gage Wood pitched the third no-hitter in College World Series history and first in 65 years on Monday, striking out a record 19 and never letting Murray State come close to getting a hit in the Razorbacks' 3-0 victory. Wood joined ...

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Former Wild Things outfielder Carter gets FL Hall call

Former Wild Things player and coach Chris Carter will be inducted into the Frontier League Hall of Fame prior to Washington’s game July 25 against the Florence Y’alls at EQT Park. The league announced its 2025 Hall of Fame induction class on Monday and it includes six former players and ...

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Crosby headed back to Olympics

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been named to Team Canada for the 2026 Olympic Games, it was announced Monday by Hockey Canada. Crosby is one of the “First Six” members of the team. Crosby, 37, recently completed his 20th NHL season with Pittsburgh, achieving his 20th ...

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OP-ED: Homer City: The end of one era, dawn of the next

It is a somber sight to see towering smokestacks fall. They serve as monuments to a past era, symbols of industry and progress – until they are no longer needed. Last month, the demolition of the Homer City Generating Plant in Indiana County marked the end of a once mighty, coal-fired power ...

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Dormont store dedicated to sustainability and zero waste

DORMONT–It would take most of us a year, maybe, to get through one of those jumbo boxes of 200 tall kitchen trash bags you can buy at a big box store. It would take Marty Smyczek 400 years. Smyczek has been so diligent about leading a life that produces minimal waste that it took him two ...

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