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Michigan sees record cougar reports in 2025

Cougars were detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. ThatÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ the highest number of confirmed observations since the predator was wiped out of the state in the early 1900s. And the count is expected to increase. “That number will ...

Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze. Hours later, the calf, fed and fluffed, took a spot on the couch with the Sorrell family's two children. ...

Laurel Highlands swimmers sweep Belle Vernon

Laurel Highlands earned a sweep in Section 5-2A swimming action on Thursday at Belle Vernon Area High School. The Mustangs earned a 73-49 victory, while the Fillies had an 81-65 advantage. Laurel Highlands’ Lincoln Metheney won the 200 and 500-yard freestyle races in times of 1:59.86 and ...

Penguins win 5th straight in rout of Blackhawks

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Egor Chinakhov and Anthony Mantha scored on rushes in a 31-second span in Pittsburgh's four-goal second period, helping the Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. Connor Dewar scored twice, Ben Kindel and Ryan Shea ...

Local calendar

Saturday, Jan. 31 High school Girls basketball Seton LaSalle at Waynesburg Central, 11 a.m. Laurel Highlands at Mount Pleasant, noon Boys wrestling WPIAL Class 3A Dual Meet Tournament At AHN Arena, Peters Township High School Semifinals Connellsville vs. Franklin Regional, ...

Doubly good

Isaac Ellsworth did what he does best as the final seconds of the first half ticked off the clock. The Uniontown senior nailed a 3-pointer – the 217th of his career – with one second left to give himself 1,001 career points and his team a 23-18 halftime lead. Ellsworth is much more ...