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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.VolpeĢƵ talent, matched only by his humble demeanor and modest personality, was obvious and a mere four years later, the Masontown resident was doing collegiate ...

Local legend fighting cancer

Ken Jugan, known on the East Coast pro wrestling scene for over 40 years as Lord Zoltan, is facing his toughest opponent for a second time.Jugan, who is truly a legend in Pittsburgh wrestling circles, was diagnosed recently with colorectal cancer.Anyone who knows Jugan, who we all simply refer ...

Global warming is here

As a kid growing up in Southwestern Pennsylvania, I can remember my parents talking about the Flood of 1936. Water covered the entire downtown section of Pittsburgh and flooding was widespread.In 1950, we had the Big Snow. I was just a kid but I remember it well. In 1972, Hurricane Agnes ...