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Chernobyl, 40 years later

Herald-Standard 25 Apr 2026
Gas masks littered on a floor. Forests overgrowing empty villages. An abandoned hospital operating room ... 4, sending a radioactive cloud across Europe ... It is surprising how quickly Mother Nature does its thing when you abandon a place.” ... It’s sobering.
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Feeding the fans

Herald-Standard 25 Apr 2026
For football fans looking for a bite to eat or a refreshing beverage at the NFL Draft this weekend, a few Washington County businesses are there serving up their specialties ... “There were really no wait times, and everything went smoothly.
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Local cannabis industry applauds loosening federal regulation

Herald-Standard 25 Apr 2026
Medical marijuana researchers and business owners across western Pennsylvania will see relief from some federal regulation thanks to a change in federal policy governing the popular plant ... “It’s a good door to open,” Selko said ... .
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Local culinary students work among the pros at Taste of the Draft

Herald-Standard 25 Apr 2026
They formed an assembly line to plate 500 of his World Champion beef bacon jam sliders ... “It was easy, but sometimes challenging, because you don’t want to mess up,” said Khloe Burnworth, an 11th-grade student at Uniontown Area High School ... His advice.
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Carmichaels Civic Club names Girl of the Month

Herald-Standard 25 Apr 2026
Sophia Carter was named April’s Girl of the Month by the Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club ... .
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Buchtan removed from Washington County’s voter rolls

Herald-Standard 24 Apr 2026
The elections office sent Buchtan a “challenge affidavit” on April 16 asserting that he is not a Washington County resident, and he was removed from its voter registration list ... William DeWeese ... “There’s no question that Mr ... .
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Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil

Herald-Standard 24 Apr 2026
It’s seed-starting and planting season, and that means it’s likely buying season. This year, consider not only the gardening gear and plants you bring home, but also whether they’re made of, contained in or wrapped in plastic ... ___ ... .
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Eco-friendly cleaning hacks

Herald-Standard 24 Apr 2026
Keeping your home clean doesn’t have to mean filling your cabinets with harsh chemicals or single-use cleaning products. In fact, some of the most effective solutions may already be in your pantry ... Make Your Own All-Purpose Cleaner ... .
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Potential threats to pet health in your own yard

Herald-Standard 24 Apr 2026
Homes are often characterized as sanctuaries for their residents. Though such characterizations often are made in reference to humans and their domiciles, homes also should be safe spaces for pets ... • Mulch ... • Flower ... • Wildlife ... .
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California to host WPIAL track & field semifinal

Herald-Standard 24 Apr 2026
California won the girls Section 6-2A track & field championship, while the boys at California were second in the section ... In Class 3A, Uniontown qualified after placing second in Section 2-3A behind Ringgold (6-0) ... start ... Clair (5-1) ... .
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California tops Baldwin in Section 2 play

Herald-Standard 24 Apr 2026
SOUTH ALLEGHENY 41, UNIONTOWN 34 — The Red Raiders rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Gladiators held on for a Section 2 triumph at Bill Power Stadium ... Uniontown’s Lannie Uluilakeba pulled in two receptions for 44 yards.
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Community briefs

Herald-Standard 24 Apr 2026
The Greater Uniontown Chorale presents Goodness of God on Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m ... Fayette St., Uniontown ... Fresh Fire Church will hold a food distribution at the old Sears store at the Uniontown Mall from 10 a.m.
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Connellsville man accused of theft

Herald-Standard 24 Apr 2026
A Connellsville man is accused of stealing a woman’s debit card and using it to spend upwards of $8,000. Billy K ... His preliminary hearing is May 7. .
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Youth football coach charged in sex assault case

Herald-Standard 23 Apr 2026
James Brooks Jr., 46, allegedly told Patricia Mudery, 47, of Uniontown, how he wanted her to assault the boy. Mudery filmed the assaults and sent them to Brooks between November 2025 and February, according to court paperwork ... .
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NFL Draft’s impact on wider region appears uncertain

Herald-Standard 23 Apr 2026
Although business and municipal leaders across western Pennsylvania are betting on a surge of revenue from the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which is projected to bring over half a million visitors to the region, reality may not live up to expectations ... .

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