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Oil Region’s eager ambassador, Angler Al

Angler Al Bell makes at least two impressions. One is of deep knowledge of his local waters, earned through frequent contact, keen observation and applying what he’s learned to target big smallmouth bass, walleyes, northern pike and trout. The other is full-bore enthusiasm. Angler Al loves ...

Every home needs a garden

Gardens can be special places. They also can add additional living space.Some people plan their garden like a series of additional rooms. When having a gathering or a party they can add a great experience to the event and allow people to spread out and enjoy a bit of nature. Small paths, ...

Pitt softball not offered NCAA at-large bid

One more out.That is what the Pitt softball team needed Saturday to win the ACC tournament.After a heartbreaking walk-off loss to Florida State in the conference title game, and after the NCAA tournament brackets were announced, the loss meant that Pitt is on the outside looking in.Or, in other ...

Backlash, WWE travel, TV deal

There are several pro wrestling topics to get into this week so let’s get right to it.<strong>The backlash on Backlash</strong>To say that Backlash, the PPV that WWE presented last Sunday, was average at best was an understatement.Several readers reached out ...

Southwestern Pennsylvania, the land of the double spring

I think it’s safe to say that that the winter weather that we experienced through much of March and April if finally over. Most folks are pleased that we are enjoying some great spring weather — time to get out in the yard to clean up the debris from winter and begin mowing. Others take to ...

Days of the multi-sport athlete fading

Long gone are the days of young kids playing three or four sports in a year, and it is also a lost art at the scholastic level.However, it has long been a staple at the collegiate level that student-athletes focus year-round on their respective sports.Most student-athletes at the major ...