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Connellsville couple charged after infant child's injuries deemed abuse

A Connellsville couple was arrested after doctors found their 7-month-old son had suffered severe injuries, allegedly resulting from child abuse. Tyler Hunter, 18, was charged after physicians determined the child’s injuries — including bruises, lacerations and bone fractures — could not be explained medically, police said. The child’s mother, Bella Kern, 18, had known about the abuse and failed to report it to authorities or outside agencies, court paperwork alleged. When the couple brought their son to Highlands Hospital on March 4, the boy’s left eye was swollen shut, and he had a large dark bruise on the back of his left ear, the complaint said. Police also observed ...

One killed, two injured in Cecil Township crash

An Oakdale man was killed Sunday night in a two-vehicle accident in Cecil Township that sent one car over a nearby hillside. According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, first responders were called at about 8:20 p.m. to the intersection of State Route 980 and Clover Lane. Cecil Township fire Chief Ted Wolford said the crash involved two cars that hit each other head-on. "We had one fatality. The police department is investigating," Wolford said. On Monday, Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the man who was killed as 55-year-old Charles Amic, of Oakdale. According to Warco, Amic was driving south and crossed the center line into the opposing lane. A passenger ...

Fayette man charged in Uniontown bank robbery

A Fayette County man is accused of taking $4,000 in cash during an armed robbery at a Uniontown Bank Friday. Austin Wilson, 29, of Adah, allegedly confessed to the robbery at Somerset Trust Bank on Fayette Street, according to court documents. A teller told police Wilson, wearing a black hat, ...

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Meadows notebook: Hall of Famer Burke elected MSOA president

The board of the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association had a change recently in the presidency of the organization and in the makeup of the board of directors. Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke was elected as MSOA’s president, succeeding Lisa Dunn, who board members said did not seek ...

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Steelers acquiring receiver Pittman from Colts

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers gave their wide receiver group an upgrade on Monday, acquiring veteran Michael Pittman Jr. from Indianapolis for a late-round pick in this year's draft. A person with knowledge of the deal tells the Associated Press the Colts are sending Pittman to ...

Emerich embraces leadership role for Trinity

Vitt Emerich glanced up at the scoreboard at Hollidaysburg High School a few times waiting for it to start counting down, so she could start her pregame warmup. “Can we go yet?” she asked several people. Once she finally got the go-ahead, Emerich put up the first shot of the day and let ...

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A second chance for Blue Skies

Periodically, a news story comes across my iPad that I just can’t stop thinking about. This story started like this: “On February 21 police officers were dispatched to a bar.” That opening line drew me in almost as fast as “A Florida man ..." “The caller was the bartender,” and ...

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Prevent pest problems

Pests can be frightening for homeowners, and an infestation can result in property damage if it is not discovered or treated promptly. According to pest management companies, termites can hollow out beams, beetles can tunnel through hardwood, and rodents can chew through wiring and insulation. ...

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