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Fundraisers planned for Roscoe teen killed in dirt bike accident

By By Paul Paterra

Numerous fundraisers are planned for a California Area School District sophomore who was killed Friday night in an electric dirt bike accident. Roscoe Volunteer Fire Company has scheduled two community events to benefit the family of Ayden Stahl, 16, of Roscoe, who died after the electric dirt bike he was riding struck a fallen tree felled by high winds Friday on Highland Drive behind Adamson Stadium in California at about 8:30 p.m. Stahl’s death was ruled accidental by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. The cause of death was listed as multiple blunt force injuries to the head and trunk. California police Chief Jim Smith called it a "freak accident," noting there ...

Pa Grange offering scholarship opportunities

The Pennsylvania State Grange and Grange Foundation are offering scholarship opportunities to post-secondary students. The Pennsylvania State Grange Foundation Scholarship is available to all students, regardless of grange membership, entering their junior or senior year of college. Up to four, $500 scholarships will be awarded based on merit and commitment. Deaf Interpreter Scholarship​ will be awarded to those enrolled in a credible program leading to certification as an interpreter for the deaf. The award is $250. The Grange Scholarship Endowment at Penn State University recognizes the outstanding work of an undergraduate student enrolled in at least their sophomore year at ...

Nonprofit awards grants to help local child care providers

The Learning Lamp, with funding from an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER grant, provided mini-grats to new and existing child care providers in the region. The money allowed providers to invest in quality programs, better support children and expand access to child care. Fifty-seven grants of up to $1,000 were given in Fayette, Somerset, Westmoreland, Blair, Bedford and Cambria counties. The funds were used to buy playground equipment, curriculum, outdoor items like fencing and sunshades, and classroom equipment like shelves, center supplies, and cabinets. The grant allowed the program director to supplement wages during its startup. Among the recipients were ...

Restoration of historic cast-iron bridge in Brownsville delays reopening

It’ll be a few more months until the cast-iron bridge in Brownsville reopens. But, said state Department of Transportation Project Manager Scott Faieta, there’s a good reason for that. “The focus is on … maintaining the historic nature of the bridge, which means that there are some ...

Authorities look to identify body found in water near Dawson

The Fayette County coroner is seeking help identifying a man whose body was found in the Youghiogheny River near Dawson Sunday night. In a release, Dr. Bob Baker said the man was a middle-aged white male, bald, with an athletic build and a tattoo of a mountain range on his right shoulder. The man was found by two fishermen around 7:35 p.m., said Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Kalee Barnhart. There is no indication of how the man died, Barnhart said. Baker said an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death. Baker asked the public to call 724-430-1270 with any information that could help identify the man.

Gala of Giving to support Fayette nonprofits

The Gala of Giving on April 25 will support the Catalyst for Change grant given by the Community Foundation of Fayette County. The foundation has awarded $175,000 in the grants through event proceeds, supporting Fayette County projects, and an additional $100,000 will be awarded this summer. The grants support nonprofits that will make a significant impact that will spark meaningful and measurable change in the county. Tickets include dinner, live music, an auction and after party at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. To purchase a ticket, donate an item or become a sponsor, go to www.cffayettepa.org.

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Raffle steps down as LH football coach

Aaron Raffle returned to his alma mater at Laurel Highlands to coach its football team last year with high hopes, saying at the time he was "excited to be back and looking for some big things coming forward." Raffle wound up only having one season to achieve his vision. The 1991 LH ...

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Malkin scores twice in return as Pens stomp Avalanche, 7-2

DENVER (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored twice in a four-goal first period and added an assist in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. Malkin's punishment from the NHL ...

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WVU opts to extend season with invite to Crown tourney

Ross Hodge became the fifth first-year men’s basketball coach at WVU to lead the Mountaineers to a postseason tournament on Monday. The Mountaineers (18-14) officially accepted an invitation to The College Basketball Crown tournament on Saturday, but learned on Monday they will face ...

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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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Bird tornado touches down as snow geese head to Arctic

KLEINFELTERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania reservoir. The mesmerizing display, about an hour after sunrise, was ...

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