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Harold Nibert Was High On Cocaine When He Crashed, Killing 5
The Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker previously identified the victims of the crash — all from Delaware, Ohio — as follows, as Daily Voice reported at the time:. Harold Nibert, 55-years-old. Bradley Scott Thivener, 47-years-old. Krystal May, 36-years-old. Amanda Dawson, 33-years-old. Amanda's son, Kullen Dawson, 7-months-old. Nibert...
Local family searches for answers after missing Uniontown teen confirmed dead
NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The family of missing teen Kaitlin Whoolery has learned thata body found near an abandoned home on April 16th is that of their loved one. "We're just in shock," said Shannon Harden. "We still don't even want to believe that it's her." Harden is...
South Park Township residents pushing back against proposed housing development score victory
SOUTH PARK, Pa. (KDKA) — South Park Township residents pushing back against a proposal to build more than 100 new homes scored a victory on Wednesday.A developer wants to build 108 single-family homes on Sleepy Hollow Road in the township. Now, the controversial development will not have the planning commission's crucial recommendation when it heads to the South Park Board of Supervisors for a final vote. In a standing-room-only meeting that lasted nearly three hours on Wednesday, the planning commission's chair said this was all about public outcry and the will of the people. "We had a lot of people here...
Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it’s not enough
It was a celebratory moment years in the making when acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, flanked by miners and advocates, announced the rollout of a new rule limiting silica dust exposure for miners in Uniontown, Pennsylvania Tuesday. For years, advocates for mine safety had urged the federal government to adopt strict rules around the substance […] The post Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it’s not enough appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Update: Be prepared for gusty showers in Southwest Pa. Tuesday night
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:39 p.m. for gusty showers until 10:45 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges as well as Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 9:39 p.m.,...
Gill Hall Elementary Artists Honored by WJHSD Board
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa.; April 24, 2024 – Nineteen Gill Hall Elementary School students were recognized by the West Jefferson Hills School District Board for their artistic achievements during Monday's monthly meeting. The students were lauded by GHES Principal Adam Zunic and elementary art teacher Jessica Fernandes. The Gill Hall...
Police: Man confesses to killing 83-year-old Fayette resident found shot dead in his car
A purported real estate business associate confessed to killing an 83-year-old Fayette County man found shot to death in his car Saturday morning, state police said. According to the criminal complaint, Norman F. Pennington, 65, of Republic, Fayette County, told state troopers he killed Anthony Dicenzo Sr. of Brownsville on Friday. He told officers that he shot Dicenzo in self-defense and threw the gun he used into Dunlap Creek.
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