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WVU stifled by Houston defense in 77-48 defeat

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — HoustonĢƵ top-ranked defense in the Big 12 just may have set a new standard Tuesday. Unfortunately, it was West Virginia that became the latest victim. The seventh-ranked Cougars – the defending Big 12 champs and the national runner-up last season – put on a ...

Drone diver

Last year, when a PennWest California professor pitched the idea of using an underwater drone to study aquatic life in the Monongahela River, his suggestion was met with laughter. No one is laughing now. “People thought I was nuts for wanting to do this in the Mon River,” recalled Dr. ...

Houston Pumpkin Festival draws large crowds

Houston hosted its 42nd annual Pumpkin Festival over the weekend, which saw huge crowds and warm weather. The event ran from Friday to Sunday and had dozens of vendors, food trucks and attractions. On Saturday morning there was a “Pumpkin Parade” along Pike Street, and Pittsburgh band ...

From Skynyrd to Swift

Move over, Spotify — it appears vinyl records are having a resurgence as both newer and seasoned listeners are rediscovering (or discovering) the nostalgia and the charm of records in an increasingly digital world. Pat Thomas owner of Vintage Antiques in Uniontown said sheĢƵ noticed ...

Area veterans honored by Caring Mission Home Care

Five area veterans were recently recognized for their service as part of Caring Mission Home CareĢƵ “Because of You” campaign. The program kicked off this year to honor veterans in Washington, Fayette, Greene and Allegheny counties. “It was started this year as a gift of gratitude and ...

Houston man shares lessons learned from wifeĢƵ AlzheimerĢƵ battle

Bill Evans learned valuable lessons as his wife, Jacquelyn, battled AlzheimerĢƵ disease. The Houston man wants to share what heĢƵ learned while caring for his wife of 46 years in her final days before her passing on Aug. 7 at age 74. “We have to make people more aware of what the ...