Pennsylvania saw an increase of 929 new cases of the coronavirus Tuesday, although that increase represents a smaller rise than in previous days.
During their July 9 public meeting, Greene County commissioners approved a contract totaling nearly $275,000 for a contracting company to renovate the county courthouse’s metal roof, dome and clock tower.
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Pennsylvania saw an increase of 929 new cases of the coronavirus Tuesday, although that increase represents a smaller rise than in previous days.
Gov. Tom Wolf signed two law enforcement reform bills Tuesday aimed at tracking police misconduct in the hiring process and mandating mental health screenings for police officers.
A Fayette County man was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for illegally distributing drugs and laundering money.
The Fayette County commissioners intend to honor a Uniontown man for saving the life of a Uniontown City Police officer last month.
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Days after Mapletown United Methodist Church and an adjacent house were gutted by a devastating fire on July 4, the church’s pastor said what he will remember most about the fire will not be the destruction of structures and the material losses.
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California University of Pennsylvania is among the first universities to join the ReUp Network, a national initiative that provides a path to graduation for students who have some college experience but no degree.
The state Department of Labor & Industry outlines why 10% of applicants are not getting Unemployment Compensation benefits.
California University of Pennsylvania announced its graduation list for students who graduated in January and May 2020.
The following local students were named to dean’s or president’s lists at their college or university for the spring 2020 semester:
A Rostraver couple died in a fire at their home.
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania was awarded about $403,000 to assist local homeless families and individuals and prevent future homelessness.
A section of Palmer Adah Road in Luzerne Township, between East Riverside and Ralph roads, will begin at 7 a.m. Friday, July 17.
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When COVID-19 first started to spread in Pennsylvania back in March, there were a higher number of cases residents ages 19 to 49.
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) plans to award more than $200,000 in post-secondary scholarships to over 100 students for the 2020-2021 school year. We extend our congratulations to the CFFC scholarship recipients.
A Brownsville man is behind bars for allegedly assaulting a woman and briefly kidnapping her baby Sunday night.
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A group of parents from the Brownsville Area School District formed a focus group with a shared purpose of bettering their children's education, but shared differing views on how to return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Who would have imagined it six months ago? After a decades-long slide in fishing license sales, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission reports that license sales this year are up by 21%. People appear to be adapting to pandemic confinement by going fishing.
A drive-through luminaria event will take the place of the walk for Relay For Life this year.
While on a visit to the Ukraine to dance at the Kiev State Opera House in 2000, Emily Lapisardi so impressed the ballet officials they offered her an apprenticeship with the Shumka Ukrainian Ballet Company. For the teenage dancer, it was a tremendous opportunity.
While the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Fayette County isn’t cause for panic, the chief medical officer at Uniontown Hospital said it should signal to people that they need to continue adhering to mitigation mandates and recommendations.
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced plans for the reopening of its schools in August.
The state Department of Transportation has released a list of work plans for the week, with projects starting on Monday.
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An influx of private lab testing results following the July 4 weekend led to a statewide increase of 1,009 COVID-19 cases reported Friday, state officials said.
A Smithfield man is behind bars for allegedly fleeing police in a brief chase that ended when he crashed with a puppy in his car, causing minor injuries to the dog.
A 29-year-old man is facing charges in a fourth case for allegedly sexually assaulting a student when he was a teacher in the Uniontown Area School District.
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An Ohiopyle business owner has expressed his concern over construction materials in the Youghiogheny River following a PennDOT project.
An outdoor recreational business in Ohiopyle has filed an unfair competition lawsuit against another similar business in the small borough.
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When summer turns up the heat, don’t forget its effect on your plants.
Consol Energy Inc. is laying off 40% of of its workforce at the idled Enlow Fork Mine.
