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No Fair

Several decades ago, my wife, nephew and I were on our way to Sears in Uniontown by way of Route 119. We were talking and laughing in the July twilight when I realized a state trooper was directing the left lane into the parking lot of the Fayette County Fair. When I got to the front of the ...

The benefits of energy-efficient homes

Consumer efforts to be more eco-conscious are more and more noticeable. For proof of that, one need look no further than the increase in vehicle charging stations. Such stations are more accessible than ever and illustrate that consumer preference is increasingly leaning toward products that ...

Radiation has been a staple of breast cancer treatment for decades, but a new study is casting doubt on whether it is necessary or beneficial for some patients. The study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine found that radiation of the chest wall led to no difference in ...

How much home can I afford?

By the third quarter of 2025, the tide seemingly began to turn in regard to a housing market that had been marked by limited inventory since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to market indicators from Redfin, the National Association of REALTORS® and Homes for Heroes, by ...

Community briefs

The Masontown Community Kitchen will be celebrating 2026 with pork and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade desserts and bread on Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The community kitchen is located in The First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown. Meals are ...

Renting vs. buying: Know the pros and cons

People typically have two options when they need a place to live: rent or buy. There are pros and cons to each option, and what is best depends on the person and the situation. Choosing to rent or buy is a decision with many moving parts, says NerdWallet. Although buying a home is often ...