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Rices Landing man accused of child pornography

A Rices Landing man is accused of forcing a child to undress and taking photos and videos of her over a period of several years. William Wilson, 38, is charged with filming a sexual act, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children, indecent assault and indecent exposure. The incidents took place when the child was between 3 and 7, she told state police in July 2025. The child told her guardian she had been experiencing traumatic flashbacks to the events, according to the criminal complaint. Wilson had yet to be arraigned as of Tuesday afternoon.

Cecil Township approves solar ordinance

The Cecil Township Board of Supervisors adopted a comprehensive ordinance governing the installation of solar energy systems in the township during a Monday night meeting, concluding more than six months of work and public hearings. The new ordinance defines both primary and accessory solar systems, laying out zoning, installation and decommissioning regulations for such systems. Primary solar energy systems (PSES) are defined as generating power primarily for off-site use, while accessory solar systems are meant to provide energy for a primary residence or business already on the property, according to the ordinance. The township has held public hearings on the matter since late ...

First Thursday farmer's market comes to Carmichaels

People looking for freshly picked produce, tasty baked goods or the newest in artisanal crafts in Greene County will have another new place to stop. The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural First Thursday evening market event in Carmichaels will run from 4 to 7 p.m June 4. Held at ...

Washington County's opioid committee recommends six grants

The newly formed committee designed to review which organizations in Washington County should receive money from Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement trust fund recommended six projects while delaying a decision on two others until the next round of funding. The five-person committee met Monday ...

Two accused of raping child in Greene

Charges were filed Monday in Greene County against two men accused of raping a child in incidents spanning several years. James Riley, 27, and William Riley, 23, are accused of molesting a girl in Morgan Township starting when she was 7, when all three were juveniles, she told police. She reported the alleged incidents in 2022. She said William Riley had assaulted her and forced her into sexual acts over a four-year period starting in 2013, she told state police. James Riley had also forced her to touch him and perform other acts, telling her he would hit her if she did not comply, the complaint said. Those incidents took place over two years, ending when James Riley began dating ...

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Into the Hall: Leckrone baseball

The Fayette County Baseball League celebrated its 50-year anniversary last year and one of the dominant teams in the league's early years was Leckrone, which won eight championships in a span of 15 years from 1977 to 1991. Leckrone won four consecutive titles from 1984 to 1987 and that team ...

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Steelers’ Herbig eager to prove worth after new deal

Nick Herbig knew most NFL teams thought he was too small to play outside linebacker. That three years of creating chaos across the Big Ten while coming off the edge at Wisconsin wouldn't be good enough to convince clubs that he could do the same at the sport's highest level. The Pittsburgh ...

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Pirates blow 5-run lead in loss to Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple to cap Houston’s six-run eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 on Wednesday night. Yordan Alvarez had four hits and two RBIs for the Astros. Smith and ...

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OP-ED: Changing the direction of U.S. labor

Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor fallen veterans, is a red letter day for American labor - literally. On Memorial Day 1937, union blood was spilled in Chicago, when 10 were killed and nearly a hundred protesters were injured during a steelworkers' strike rally. It was a tragic, ...

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Junior Game Warden Camps provide hands-on learning

HARRISBURG -- Whether collecting forensic evidence that will bring poachers to justice, tracking down lost hikers or live-trapping black bears for research, Pennsylvania State Game Wardens have among the most unique, diverse and exciting careers in wildlife conservation. This summer, youths ...

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