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Flash Flood warning issued for Uniontown as thunderstorm rolls through
FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. — A thunderstorm has dumped more than an inch of rain over parts of southern Fayette County Tuesday afternoon. A flash flood warning has been issued for Uniontown due to the heavy amount of rain. That warning is set to expire at 6:30 p.m. Flooded roadways...
High school roundup for June 10, 2024: Thomas Jefferson softball, Indiana baseball make 1st PIAA finals
Morgan Aliesky hit the go-ahead two-run single in the bottom of the sixth and Zoe Krizan drove in five runs to lead Thomas Jefferson to a 9-8 victory over Central Mountain in the PIAA Class 5A softball semifinals Monday. The Jaguars advanced to the state championship game for the first...
Carmichaels surges past rival Chartiers-Houston to reach state softball finals
WPIAL champion Chartiers-Houston was in total control of its PIAA Class A semifinal against rival Carmichaels. The Mighty Mikes took advantage of an uncharacteristic defensive meltdown by the Buccaneers to tie the game and then got a walk-off double by sophomore Carys McConnell in the bottom of the seventh to win in thrilling fashion, 5-4, on Monday at Peterswood Park.
Hempfield man accused of attempted burglaries in Carbon neighborhood
A Hempfield man was behind bars after state police said he tried to break into two homes Thursday evening and ran away from troopers attempting to arrest him, according to court papers. Ruben A. Carranza, 35, eventually was captured and arraigned Friday morning on charges of attempted burglary, attempted criminal...
2 shootings in Uniontown leave 1 dead, 2 injured
Police are investigating two shootings Tuesday afternoon in Uniontown that left one man dead and injured two other people. Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker ruled the death of Joshua Stevens, 33, of Uniontown a homicide, resulting from gunshot wounds. Baker said Stevens was pronounced at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital.
Missing PA WWII soldier identified, to be returned home
FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A Pennsylvania soldier missing in action since World War II has been identified and will finally be laid to rest back home. U.S. Army Private 1st Class Harry H. Hosfelt Jr. was killed on Feb. 9., 1944 when his unit engaged German troops near the town of Cisterna di Latina, […]
Hempfield outlasts Downingtown West to head to 6A state title game
READING, Pa. (WHTM) — Hempfield baseball was staring at the chance to play in their first ever baseball state championship game, and the Black Knights didn’t waste the opportunity. Despite falling into an early 4-1 hole to Downingtown West, Hempfield rallied with a three run inning followed by a five run inning to defeat the […]
Mountaineer Country Farm Crawl to Take Place July 27-28
Next month, locals will have the opportunity to visit six area farms to look behind the scenes, learning about everything from growing vegetables, flowers and herbs, raising farm animals and more. Mountaineer Country Farm Crawl is scheduled for July 27 and 28. “This is brand new for us,” said organizer...
Elizabeth Forward rolls into state championship game with shutout win
Elizabeth Forward has dominated its opposition throughout the season, and Archbishop Wood became the latest team to feel its wrath during an 8-0 victory in the PIAA Class 4A semifinals Monday. The Warriors (23-1) haven’t lost against a Class 4A opponent this season, blowing through the best in the WPIAL...
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for June 9, 2024
Trib HSSN softball player of the week: Shelby Telegdy. #Earned: Whether it’s with her right arm or with her explosive bat, Shelby Telegdy has been a dominant force for Elizabeth Forward in all four years of playing high school softball. As she winds downs her scholastic career, she is saving some of her best ball for last. After leading the Warriors to WPIAL gold for the first time in five years, Telegdy began the state playoffs by shining in the circle. She kept Big Spring off the board for eight innings while allowing only three hits and striking out 12, leading up to teammate Julia Johnson’s walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning for the 1-0 win. Telegdy was 1 for 3 in the win over the Bulldogs. Then she let her bat do the talking in the state quarterfinals. Telegdy finished 4 for 5 with a single, two doubles and a three-run homer, driving in six Warriors as Elizabeth Forward crushed Chartiers Valley, 11-1. She allowed no earned runs and six hits and fanned eight Colts batters.
Mt. Pleasant man killed in apartment fire
A Mt. Pleasant man died after a kitchen fire trapped him in his apartment, according the Westmoreland County coroner. Emergency crews were called to the 200 block of West Smithfield Street in Mt. Pleasant at 11:45 p.m. Saturday when a neighbor reported smoke from next door. Westmoreland County Coroner Tim...
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