Waynesburg Lions Club helps strengthen the community
State police arrested a Uniontown man Tuesday after he allegedly assaulted a woman and stole money from her purse. Joe Earl Hines III, 25, of Uniontown, faces felony charges of aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, and misdemeanors of strangulation, simple assault, theft by unlawful taking and disorderly conduct. According to the criminal complaint, shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday police were called to a home in the 200 block of North Gallatin Avenue. Tania Taylor told police that she came home and found Hines lying in her bed and that there was shattered glass on the kitchen floor. Charging records accuse Hines of punching Taylor multiple times and choking her. Taylor told ...
State police are urging the public to secure their vehicles amid a rash of thefts. In a press release, police said there have been an increase in vehicle thefts in Fayette County, particularly in Uniontown. According to police, in many cases the vehicles were left unlocked. Drivers are asked to keep in mind several safety tips, such as always locking your vehicle when it will be left unattended even for a short time, never leave keys inside an unattended vehicle, park in well lit areas and do not leave valuables inside your vehicle. Police ask that any suspicious activity be reported to 911.
With the new year - 2026! - just days away, many people are starting to think about what kinds of changes – big and small – they’d like to make in their lives. Some people don’t participate in New Year’s resolutions, but many feel the pressure to start off the new year with ...
Several more donations have added $1,010 to the Give-A-Christmas campaign, bringing the total raised to $25,717. The fundraiser’s goal was $10,000. All of the money raised goes to Fayette County units of the Salvation Army to continue the nonprofit’s mission of providing help to people ...
The last day of 2025 will bring accumulating snowfall to portions of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and New Year’s revelers will ring in 2026 with snow and cold temperatures. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory for much of the area from 1 p.m. ...
Aierra Jenkins scored a game-high 22 points and was one of four Uniontown players to hit multiple 3-pointers in a 64-33 non-section victory at crosstown rival Laurel Highlands in a girls basketball clash Tuesday night. Lyric McLee followed with 14 points for the Lady Raiders, including a trio ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers isn't talking like someone who's on the verge of retirement. Maybe because there's a chance he's not. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, who recently turned 42, didn't shut the door completely on returning in 2026 when asked about it on Wednesday. The ...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception against defending national champion Ohio State. They certainly were excited, as were a Pro Football Hall of ...
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 ...
Sports and the outdoors seldom overlap. That’s my opinion at least, based on my belief that hunting, fishing, hiking, and foraging are not sports. Instead, these are meaningful lifestyle choices that immerse the participant in the natural world and have no identifiable beginning or ...
