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Picture perfect career

That guy in the Dos Equis beer ads might be the Most Interesting Man in the World, but Michael Zagaris could well be a close second. He was at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on the night in 1968 when Robert Kennedy was assassinated and slipped on Kennedy’s blood. He lived with Peter ...

Firefighters combat weekend blazes

Firefighters were kept busy with a trio of fires in Fayette and Washington counties Saturday and Sunday. In North Franklin Township, multiple calls came in around 4:26 p.m. Saturday of a fire in the back of a building at 240 Park Ave., Washington County 911 dispatch said. Firefighters ...

Officials: Draft crowds could lead to increased risk for human trafficking

State and local law enforcement are preparing for a potential uptick in criminal activity as a result of the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which is estimated to bring over half a million people to western Pennsylvania. According to a statement released by state Attorney General Dave Sunday, the outsized event could present opportunities for criminals and bad actors. Of particular concern is the potential human trafficking recruitment, Sunday said. Crime Victims Center of Fayette County Executive Director Andrea Hibbs said that historically, marquee sporting events like the Olympic Games, NFL Super Bowl and Draft bring an influx of both international and domestic travelers to the locale, ...

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Penn State Fayette's baseball team battled hard in a four-game set against Penn State Shenango over the weekend but came away with nothing to show for it. The Roaring Lions dropped two games at Shenango on Friday by scores of 8-5 and 4-2, then lost two games at home on Saturday, 13-2 and ...

With the 21st pick the Steelers select …

The anticipation, excitement and maybe even some apprehension of Steelers football fans is about to peak when Roger Goodell steps to the podium at Acrisure Stadium on Thursday and sets the NFL Draft into motion with the first pick by Las Vegas Raiders some time after 8 p.m. The logistics ...

Steelers still waiting to hear from Rodgers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is still weighing whether he wants to play in 2026. The Pittsburgh Steelers are still willing to give him plenty of latitude to decide. Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan said Monday the team remains in regular communication with the four-time MVP, who ...

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Cheers: We’re in the home stretch of the 山’s annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It’s not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...

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Opt for green instead of screen

An interesting story in the spring issue of National Wildlife magazine begins with the writer’s favorite slang expression, “touch grass,” which refers to kids who use it to refer to friends who are spending too much time online and have lost touch with reality. With those two words they ...

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