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Greene man charged with corruption of minors

A Greene County man is in jail without bond after being arrested Wednesday on several charges including corruption of minors. Nathaniel Cunningham, 31, of Graysville, is accused of messaging a 10-year-old girl on Facebook and requesting lewd photos. According to the criminal complaint, Cunningham had requested the girl send nude photos of herself to him. During the investigation, state police said he had previously been messaging minors trying to solicit similar types of photos. Cunningham also faces charges of unlawful contact with a minor and harassment. District Judge David Balint denied Cunningham bail. Cunningham's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday at 10:45 a.m.

Veterans Day parades planned in Washington, Waynesburg

The 2026 Washington County Veterans Day Parade honoring local veterans and their families will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 10 a.m. In Greene County, the Veterans Day Parade is slated for 11 a.m., also on Saturday. The Washington parade activities will kick off with a Veterans Resource Fair at 8:30 a.m. at the Main Street Pavilion that will feature open job interviews by McDonald's and will include job resources and information on veterans healthcare and needs. There will be a basket raffle, with proceeds donated to organizations that support veterans' mental health. Before the 70-unit parade starts, retired U.S. Marine Corps officer Eric McElvenney will offer a keynote ...

Fayette County housing report to be released next week

A new housing report examining development opportunities in Uniontown will be presented on Nov. 10. The report will act as a way for recommendations to be made for increasing the city's housing supply and encouraging economic growth. The report itself was made possible through a $7,500 ...

'Good number' of voters who didn't receive mailed ballots were able to vote

A “good number” of Fayette County mail-in voters who had not received a ballot are believed to have cast votes in person, though the exact numbers aren't yet known, Fayette County’s elections director said Wednesday. “Anecdotally, I believe a good number went to the polls,” said ...

Democrats win House and Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. Tuesday's midterm elections laid bare voters' deep frustrations over high ...

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Turning the page

Beth-Center's goal of capping an undefeated regular season with a Class A Tri-County Conference championship ended in frustration last Friday night with a 22-20 home loss to California. The Bulldogs (8-2) tried to climb out of a 22-point hole but fell just short, and now enter the ...

Tough early schedule paying off now for Trojans

Not many Class A high school football teams faced a tougher non-conference schedule than California this season. The Trojans traveled for a stiff test at Fort Cherry (a 43-14 loss) in Week Two which was followed by a tough home challenge against Washington (a 50-6 loss) in Week Three. When ...

Waynesburg rides trio of weapons to surprising 8-2 record

Waynesburg Central football coach Joe Kuhns thought maybe he was a bit cursed after he stepped in to take over the Raiders last season. "I got hired at Beth-Center, they moved up from single-A to double-A and then when I get to Waynesburg they moved them from double-A to triple-A," Kuhns said ...

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OP-ED: Listening to silence for personal development

People talking without speaking. People hearing without listening. And no one dared … Disturb the sound of silence. – “The Sound of Silence,” Paul Simon Sometimes an idea for an essay comes from unusual places and at unexpected times. Such was the case this week. After hearing a ...

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Fall turkey season kicks off Oct. 31

HARRISBURG – This year, Trick-or-treating isn’t the only thing to look forward to on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) announces the fall 2026 turkey season will kick off in 20 of the state’s 22 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) on Halloween. Fall turkey ...

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