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Christopher Columbus and his early weather warnings

As we approach the beginning of another Hurricane season, it might be prudent to apply what we have learned from one of our earliest weather forecasters.Long before radar, satellites, and El Nino, and even before the invention of the barometer in 1643, an explorer named Christopher Columbus had ...

PA deer hunters face new CWD rules out-of-state

Deer hunters know it is time to make plans for the upcoming seasons. Many have already mailed their familiar pink envelopes to county treasurers to apply for antlerless licenses.But they may not be aware of new rules that apply to Pennsylvania hunters who pursue deer in neighboring states, and ...

A missed NCAA entity

Five years ago this month, one of the most popular video games, NCAA Football, was released for the last time.The EA Ãå±±½ûµØ game, sort of a little brother to the Madden football series, was a major hit from its inception in 1993 under the name Bill Walsh College Football.The last edition, NCAA ...

Vader was one of a kind

When Leon White, known in the pro wrestling world as Vader, passed away on June 18, it made waves in the pro wrestling world.But, the unfortunate thing with his passing, is that a generation of fans don’t understand, or can’t fully appreciate, the one-of-a-kind talent that Vader was.He ...

Hike through urban setting beautiful

I live in a wooded area and spend a great deal of my time outdoors on the bike trail or hiking the valleys and hills of Ohiopyle State Park. Every so often, I like to enjoy a different outdoor experience and take an urban hike, usually in a nearby small town or in Pittsburgh.Last week, I had ...

Volpe umpires D-II World Series

When Joe Volpe began his umpiring career in 1990 by doing Little League games, little did he know where his career would take him.Volpe’s talent, matched only by his humble demeanor and modest personality, was obvious and a mere four years later, the Masontown resident was doing collegiate ...