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Fire damages vacant buildings in Monessen
Fire damaged two vacant buildings in Monessen early Sunday morning. The fire was reported at 3:30 a.m. on Rostraver Street, a Westmoreland County Public Safety supervisor said. Monessen firefighters were assisted by fire departments from neighboring communities, the supervisor said. Additional details were not available Sunday morning.
Dozens of teachers in 2 Pittsburgh-area school districts could soon be out of work
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — Dozens of teachers at two Fayette County school districts could soon be without jobs.KDKA-TV has learned more than 100 furlough notices were sent to teachers at Uniontown Area School District and Frazier School District. According to the Pennsylvania State Education Association, of the 195 teachers at Uniontown, 60 notices were sent. Fifty notices were sent to teachers at Frazier out of a staff of 72. "Kids are the next generation, you know? They need good education and need teachers and the one on one," said Dom Laurita, a parent in the Uniontown Area School District. "If...
Slowdowns after crash reported in East Hempfield Township
EAST PETERSBURG, Pa. — A crash causing traffic disruptions was reported in East Hempfield Township Monday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews were called to Spruce Street and Lancaster Road just before noon. Slowdowns were expected in the area. At this time, the severity of...
Yough art students brighten West Newton windows in preparation for annual flag display
The West Newton Avenue of Flags celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. As part of the display, Yough High School art students painted multiple downtown windows Tuesday. The annual display of 385 American flags in the West Newton Cemetery will be raised beginning at 9 a.m. May 11. Volunteers are...
EPA orders MAX Environmental to fix treatment, disposal of hazardous materials at Yukon landfill
The Environmental Protection Agency filed a consent decree that went into effect Friday against MAX Environmental’s Yukon landfill, saying the company must fix issues related to its treatment and disposal of hazardous material.
Hudson Western Reserve claims victory against Uniontown Lake
Hudson Western Reserve eventually beat Uniontown Lake 11-3 in Ohio girls lacrosse on April 29. Hudson Western Reserve moved in front of Uniontown Lake 6-2 to begin the second quarter. The Pioneers registered a 9-2 advantage at intermission over the Blue Streaks. Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter...
Kaitlin Whoolery, 17 Of Uniontown, Found Dead: Coroner
Kaitlin "Lil Bit" Nicole Whoolery, 17 of Uniontown, was last last scene on Nov. 23, 2023, the Pennsylvania CrimeStoppers said in a release on April 3 as the search for her continued. Uniontown City Police described Kaitlin as a 17-year-old, white female, who was 5'3" tall, weighing 115 lbs, she...
Frazier outlasts Jeannette in extra innings in battle of softball section unbeatens
Emilia Bednar wasn’t sure what to expect when she stepped to the plate in the top of the eighth inning Monday in a battle of unbeaten softball teams at Jeannette. Maybe a walk. Maybe a hit. Whatever the case, the junior catcher from Frazier was ready to do anything...
A closer look at 2024 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
Extracurricular activities and honors: He played on two WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A champion football teams and four years on the baseball team. He was a team captain in football and baseball. He was an all-conference and all-state defensive back and conference Defensive Player of the Year. He is a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and Social Studies National Honor Society. He was a volunteer member of The Bag Brigade and the Interact and PE Clubs.
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