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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.
Hempfield Area School Board approves district's next superintendent
Incoming Hempfield Area School District Superintendent Mark Holtzman is keenly aware of the stalled high school renovation project. “The large construction project that’s been kind of looming over the last couple of years really needs to take shape,” he said. “I think kind of orchestrating and getting those things tied together, and starting to understand what the project looks like, and what is holding up the project, (is a priority).”
Avonworth soccer team survives challenge from Yough
Almost every time Avonworth pitcher Alivia Lantzy received the ball from catcher Rylee Gray, she bounced it three or four times before returning to the circle. It’s a routine she only does on turf, and the explanation is simple. “It’s fun,” Lantzy said. What else is fun...
'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.
No. 12 Freeport softball upsets No. 5 Southmoreland in WPIAL Class 3A 1st round
Freeport made the WPIAL softball playoffs 12 straight seasons before missing out last spring. The Yellowjackets so far are enjoying their return to the postseason. The No. 12 seed got on the board first in Tuesday afternoon’s Class 3A first-round matchup with No. 5 Southmoreland at Gateway before withstanding a rally by the Scotties.
Clutch pitching key for Franklin Regional in 1st-round win over Connellsville
Connellsville had runners at first and second with one out in the top of the seventh inning, and Franklin Regional pitcher Blake Bertucci quickly fell behind in the count to Matt Firestone. Three balls and no strikes. A touch-and-go, one-run lead in the playoffs rested squarely on Bertucci’s shoulders, but...
Henderson appointed assistant superintendent in West Jefferson Hills School District
The West Jefferson Hills Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Dr. William Henderson III as the district’s assistant superintendent during a special board meeting on May 7. Henderson will join the WJHSD administrative team after serving as superintendent of the Frazier School District since July 2014. He...
Bingo Night Raises Money for United Way
Wegmans on Wednesday hosted its sixth annual United Way bingo night. The goal is to raise support, awareness and money for the local organization to help kids in the community. There were nine rounds of cash bingo, as well as purse bingo and raffle prizes. Last year, it raised $8,000...
Local governments raise concerns about bill providing workers' compensation for first responders with PTSD
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A week after the Pennsylvania State House passed HB 1632, local municipalities are voicing their concerns about the impacts the bill would have on their budgets. House Bill 1632 would allow first responders to receive workers' compensation benefits for suffering PTSD on the job. The bill...
Newborn delivered during early Mother's Day dinner at Hempfield restaurant
Four strangers and an emergency dispatcher helped bring Lyndsay Platt’s second child, Leila Marie, into the world Saturday on towels laid across a restaurant floor in Hempfield. Platt had arrived at the New City Buffet along Route 30 for an early Mother’s Day dinner with her fiancé and 18-month-old...
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