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1 person injured after rollover crash in Washington County
CALIFORNIA, Pa. (KDKA) - One person was taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon following a rollover crash in Washington County.Crews were called to East Malden Drive in California around 4:15 p.m.The victim's condition is unknown at this time. The cause of the crash is now under investigation.
Bethel Park Memorial Day program features Army veteran as speaker
Bethel Park will be holding its annual Memorial Day program on May 27, rain or shine. The program will feature a 7:55 a.m. ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at the municipal building, 5100 W. Library Ave., followed by a parade starting at 9 o’clock from the site and ending at Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery for a service there.
Judge again refuses to dismiss murder charge for man accused of causing Dravosburg school van crash
For the last several months, the defense team for William Soliday has had the same argument — that the crash that killed 15-year-old Samantha Kalkbrenner was a terrible accident.
Past meets present as 5th graders share biographies of their 'adopted grandparents'
AMITY TWP., Pa. - Students at Berks Christian Alliance are learning in a new way, thanks to a partnership with Keystone Villa senior living center in Amity Township. Students paired up with seniors who served as their "adopted grandparents." Fifth grade students spent time interviewing and interacting with the seniors...
Union Township family describes hanging onto railing as EF2 tornado touched down near their home
UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - The Abel family received no warning that an EF2 tornado was coming toward their home.Related: EF2 tornado damages Washington County church; congregants suffer 'minor' injuriesThere were no sirens to tell family members enjoying a 4-year-old's birthday party that they needed to head inside. The tornado came so fast that they were unable to do so."My husband was holding on to that railing, and my son was holding on to him, and my daughter was holding on to my son," said Joyce Abel. "My husband was like, 'I think it's gonna take us.'"She and her grandchildren...
'There was sky where the ceilings should be': Residents recall damage left behind by EF2 tornado
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. — It’s been almost 24 hours since residents in Washington County were faced with a terrifying situation.An EF2 tornado touched down, based on a preliminary rating, causing many to shelter and wait out the damage. One of those places where people were sheltered was inside Crossroads Ministries Church in Finleyville.
Tornado forms as debris is thrown into the air in Washington County
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. — Video just into the Pittsburgh Action News 4 newsroom shows the tornado in Finleyville as it was forming. The video shows the tornado's formation and touching down, sending debris flying into the air. This is the same tornado that damaged a church and to Trax Farms.
United Way STEM program brings new equipment to Bethel Park High School
Bethel Park High School students have new equipment for their video and media production classes. Thanks to funding from Arconic Foundation, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania has launched the STEM School Champions program, inviting schools in Allegheny, Butler and Westmoreland counties to apply for up to $20,000 in funding to develop their science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs.
Bethel Park student wins Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful award
George Washington Elementary School student Nora Buchanan won first place among third graders in the statewide Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Litter Hawk Youth Award Program. The poster she made for the contest features people picking up trash, with the declaration: “We must all pitch in … open your eyes to litter.”
Staunton council approves mass rezoning of Uniontown
STAUNTON – Uniontown residents no longer have to wait. The Staunton City Council took up the mass rezoning of 55 Uniontown properties on May 9. The councilors opened public comment before the vote. “I grew up in Uniontown,” said Robert Stuart. “For the last 35 years, I've been trying to go back to my...
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