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State police responded to six fatal crashes across Pennsylvania during the Easter weekend. From April 3 to 5, troopers were called to 532 total crashes. Six people were killed in those accidents, and 42 of the crashes were related to motorists driving under the influence. Those numbers are similar to last year, when during the same three-day period state police responded to 527 crashes. Four of those crashes were fatal, killing six people in total. State police did not provide the enforcement numbers for individual troops. Of the six fatal crashes, one occurred in Donegal Township. Just after 6 p.m. April 4, Daniel Pasqualucci was driving a sedan at speeds above 80 mph while going ...
A disagreement between law enforcement and the Washington County coroner over whether an autopsy was needed for the investigation of a stillborn fetus at a Peters Township home led to the “king’s bench” petition filed last month with the state Supreme Court. According to court filings to the high court, Peters Township police investigators and District Attorney Jason Walsh wanted Coroner Tim Warco’s office to perform an autopsy on the remains of the 28-week-old fetus, despite the cause and manner of death expected to be undetermined. Warco’s solicitor, Timothy Uhrich, said the autopsy was both costly and unnecessary, but the coroner’s office was pushed to perform it to ...
Operators of two amusement companies have pleaded guilty to distributing illegal video gaming devices in Washington County and other communities in the Pittsburgh region. According to a news release from the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office, the proprietors of Buffalo Skills Games Inc. and J.J. Amusement Inc. agreed to dissolve the companies and forfeit $5 million in assets as part of the plea deal. In 2024, the devices were seized at bars, convenience stores and gas stations in Washington County, along with Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Crawford, Indiana, Somerset, Erie, Venango, Armstrong and Westmoreland counties. Close to 400 illegal gambling devices were seized at ...
Drivers across Pennsylvania will face increased penalties for using mobile devices while driving as Paul Miller’s Law - which was passed in 2024 but enforced on a limited basis during an initial warning period - will take full effect starting June 5. Police will issue traffic citations for ...
A Connellsville man is accused of giving a woman a concussion during an assault Thursday morning. Jhonclif Mathias, 24, is accused of striking Megan Prinkey several times after an argument over a phone charger, according to court documents. The doctor on duty at Highlands Hospital, which ...
The cost of fuel and fertilizer, milk prices and the destruction wrought by deer and other wildlife were among the topics Washington County farmers discussed with lawmakers in Harrisburg last week when they were there for the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s annual legislative conference. “There ...
Name: Lila Mitchell School: California Class: Freshman Sport: Flag football, track and field Mitchell’s week: Mitchell pulled in seven receptions for 65 yards and two touchdowns in California’s flag football loss to Brentwood on March 30, then snagged seven catches for 76 yards and ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 on Wednesday. Castellanos’ double began a four-run seventh inning that broke open a scoreless game and helped San Diego clinch the ...
The Fayette County Baseball League is reorganizing for the 2026 season. Seven teams competed during the 50th year of the FCBL in 2025 with the Carmichaels Copperheads claiming their 14th league title thanks to a three-game sweep of regular-season champion Potomac Valley in the finals. Other ...
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 ...
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 ...
