All in the family: Generations enjoy rich farming’s rich tradition
A Farmington man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to federal charges for distributing child pornography was sentenced to nearly six years in prison. Nathan Fike, 41, will serve 70 months in federal prison followed by 10 years on supervised release as part of the sentence imposed Thursday by U.S. District Judge Marilyn Horan at the federal courthouse in Pittsburgh. Fike pleaded guilty in March to distribution of a visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct and possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of minors. In October 2023, federal investigators said Fike sent sexually explicit videos of children to an undercover FBI agent working in the ...
Monessen School District is considering a remote start to the 2026-27 school year as the district continues to address fungal growth that was found on water-damaged building materials inside its middle school and high school buildings last month. In a letter to school district families, Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte said teacher supplies, instructional materials and other resources inside the building are not accessible. "No final decision has been made at this time. However, we are actively preparing for this possibility so that our students can continue learning with as little interruption as possible," Motte wrote. Last week, the school district said the start date would be ...
Two former Laurel Highlands High School teachers accused of sexual misconduct against students waived their preliminary hearings Wednesday morning. Daniel Cervone and Martin Gatti, both 51, are expected to stand trial sometime next summer, unless they reach a plea agreement before then, said ...
Laurel Highlands Middle School will move to remote instruction for the first two weeks of school so contractors can work to address mold and mildew issues found at the building, Superintendent Jesse Wallace said Thursday. Classes for all of the students in the district will resume Tuesday, ...
The motorcyclist who died in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Georges Township has been identified. Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker said Charles Plum, 17, of Lake Lynn, died from blunt force trauma injuries suffered in a crash with a box truck. The crash occurred shortly after 8 ...
You could hear it in Brandon Lawless’s voice after the boys basketball season ended. Lawless had guided Jefferson-Morgan to one of its best years in program history and he sounded exhausted as he discussed the just-completed season in March. Five months later, Lawless has stepped down ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike McCarthy wants the chance to work with Joey Porter Jr. When McCarthy gets that chance is anyone's guess, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach included. McCarthy said Monday that the club and the fourth-year cornerback are at an impasse as the two sides try to work out a ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Sunday. Snell (2-1) has won consecutive starts and the Dodgers have been victorious in each of his three appearances in August ...
The Civil War brought tremendous suffering. The death of Robert J. Brownfield is illustrative. Cpl. Brownfield of Fayette County was shot in the arm near Spotsylvania Courthouse in Virginia. Forgotten or simply overlooked, he went unattended for a full day. Taken first to Fredericksburg, ...
As we move into late summer a lot is going on. Families are busy winding down summer vacations and getting ready for the school year. Some districts have already started their fall schedule and school supplies and fall clothing are on family agendas. The heat of summer is quickly passing ...
