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North Charleroi man charged in hospital assault

Carroll Township police arrested a man Saturday after he was accused of assaulting staff at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Victor R. Tyree, 60, of North Charleroi, faces felony charges of aggravated assault, and misdemeanors of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the hospital at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Charging documents state that Tyree was livestreaming the emergency room, and became violent after he was asked to stop. He allegedly punched and pushed a doctor and two security guards. District Judge Eric Porter arraigned Tyree Saturday morning and sent him to the Washington County jail on $25,000 bond.

America at 250

What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; we ...

Fayette County man jailed on child porn charges

A Republic man faces several counts of possessing child pornography. Jerry Don Bell II, 41, was the subject of an FBI investigation dating back to 2022. It was subsequently handed over to the police in Masontown, where Bell was living at the time, said Fayette County District Attorney Mike ...

Two charged with killing Uniontown man

Two Fayette County residents are accused of killing a 71-year-old man whose body was found bound and covered in blanket near railroad tracks in North Union Township. Terry Newland, 58, and Alysha Riggans, 30, conspired to kill their roommate Ralph Brown for four days before Brown's body was ...

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Crowning achievement

Honor Huff’s final shots set records. His legacy on the WVU men’s basketball program is now fully intact. His words were impactful. “We didn’t come this far just to come this far,” he told FOX following the Mountaineers’ 89-82 overtime victory against Oklahoma on Sunday inside ...

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Pirates continue hot start with sweep of Orioles

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn burned his former team while keeping the Pittsburgh Pirates' hot start to the season going. O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Sunday to sweep a three-game series and extend their ...

Pens eliminate Panthers, close in on playoff spot

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins eliminated two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida from playoff contention with their second win in as many days over the Panthers while moving closer to clinching a spot in the postseason themselves. Rickard Rakell scored twice and Sidney ...

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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: We’re in the home stretch of the Herald-Standard’s annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It’s not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...

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To love a lake

Don’t expect the wide-open space of big-box retail, and the parking lot is rougher, and smaller, than the mega-stores. But if you long for a shopping experience enhanced by warm smiles, honest tips on the hottest bait, amazing inventory, and a sincere wish of good luck, there’s only one ...

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