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A building was reduced to rubble after flames tore through it in Fayette County.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – A jury convicted a federal inmate in the death of a fellow inmate at United States Penitentiary Hazleton. Stephen C. Crawford, 44, a federal inmate formerly housed at USP Hazleton, was found guilty of the death of a fellow inmate, according to the United States Attorney’s Office. After a five-day trial, a […]

Kobe Keffer, a Laurel Highlands High School sophomore, has been appointed as a youth ambassador for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Keffer has volunteered with the organization since he was eight, initially assisting his mother, Katie Wilson, with her volunteer duties. His roles have evolved over time, and his commitment has earned him the ambassador title.

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Dec. 7:. One person was injured after a fire broke out Wednesday evening at a Fayette County business, according to a county 911 supervisor. The fire was reported shortly before 6 p.m. at C&C Granite on Lebanon Avenue...

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that the shelter said Friday night that it has enough foster care applicants and will not accept more. A western Pennsylvania animal shelter is trying to find foster homes for three emaciated “Christmas puppies” that were found abandoned on a roadside.

In this piece, we're going to explore three delightful Italian restaurants in Connellsville. Have you had the chance to visit any of these culinary gems yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Emergency crews were called to a fire at a business in South Union Township.

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at the Dunkin Donuts on Chestnut Ridge Road, on November 12, 2023. According to a post on the The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page, two masked individuals broke into the...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around brownsville..

• Munhall police officer, James Williams, was arrested after a domestic incident escalated into a standoff at his home in Shaler. • Williams is charged with simple assault and harassment following an argument with his wife. His wife and two children left the house before police arrived.

Belle Vernon got a big send-off Friday as the Leopards head off to the PIAA championship to play the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers. It's Belle Vernon's second consecutive trip to the big game. In addition to Belle Vernon, North Allegheny is going for a title Saturday. Other western PA teams playing...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 12-0 and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are hosting a Virtual Plans Display. This is for the Crawford Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Connellsville, Fayette County. The project's goal is to upgrade the Crawford Avenue Bridge, also known as the McCray Robb Bridge. A shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists will be added.

The Belle Vernon football team was in Northwestern Lehigh’s shoes last year. The Leopards reached the PIAA final for the first time in 2022, and they left with the trophy. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

A man wrapping up a day of hunting Friday in South Huntingdon was shot by another hunter, according to Travis Lau, communications director at the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Lau said the hunter was at his vehicle when he heard a gunshot and walked to an area off State Hill Road, where he thought he might see deer if they moved his way.

A family escaped a house fire in Fayette County overnight.

Another Fayette County school district has decided not to accept a football schedule from the WPIAL. Connellsville Area School District’s board voted 9-0 to withdraw from the WPIAL in football for the next two seasons. Connellsville joins Albert Gallatin, Uniontown and Brownsville in playing an independent schedule. Butler has...

On a night heavily influenced by what happened in the past, the present remained status quo. And for Harrisburg’s beloved Cougars, getting things turned around and headed in upward fashion is what Pennsylvania’s Capital City is accustomed to every time they wander into Kimber Gymnasium. If you purchase...

Area state police responded to the following incidents:. The Pennsylvania State Police, Marienville Patrol Unit, is investigating a significant theft that took place in Farmington Township, Clarion County on December 3, 2023. The theft occurred at the intersection of Route 36 and Laurel Ln around 5:11 p.m., according to a...

A power outage caused Rostraver Elementary School to close on Wednesday, Belle Vernon Area School District officials announced. According to an alert on the district website, the outage occurred at 6:30 a.m. and affected multiple systems in the building, including HVAC, security, phones and internet access. “This is not a...

The assault happened along Route 88 between Vulcan Village and Wood Street.