Center for Coalfield Justice protects coal miners, environment
The state attorney general’s office arrested a Donora man Wednesday after finding large amounts of suspected heroin at his home. Devon Johnson-Brown, 35, faces felony charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and prohibited possession of a firearm. According to the criminal complaint, agents with the attorney general’s office served a search warrant at Johnson-Brown's home at 114 Highland Terrace at about 11 a.m. Wednesday. Charging documents state that investigators found 2,100 stamp bags of suspected heroin, suspected cocaine and a handgun. Johnson-Brown was arraigned Wednesday afternoon before District Judge Mark Wilson, who sent him to the ...
In 1994, the Tri-State Citizens Mining Network was formed due to the impact of longwall mining on the community and the environment. By 2007, they had their first paid staff, changed their name to the Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) and expanded their work to examine fracking practices. ...
A two-vehicle accident in South Strabane Township Thursday night killed one of the drivers. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the driver as James M. Johnson, 65, of Eighty-Four. South Strabane police were called at about 8:45 p.m. to East Beau Street near its intersection with Eastpointe Drive, according to a press release from Chief Drew Hilk. According to the coroner, Johnson was driving east on Beau Street and struck a west bound vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle, who has not been identified, suffered minor injuries, police said. The coroner declared Johnson dead at the scene at 9:35 p.m. Thursday. According to the coroner, he was not wearing a ...
Representatives of 10 local organizations set aside their normal daily duties Wednesday to put together bikes at the LeMoyne Community Center in the United Way of Washington County’s inaugural Build A Bike event. The efforts of 80 volunteers resulted in 100 bikes, which, along with helmets, ...
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel came to Indianapolis in July with a purpose. He wanted a sense of what Lucas Oil Stadium was like before making what he hoped would be a return trip in December. On Saturday, he'll be back on the same ...
The undefeated Trinity High School girls basketball team had a sensational night from beyond the arc Thursday, connecting on 13 3-point field goals in a 63-25 nonsection win over Serra Catholic at the South Park Tournament. Gabby Reig sank six 3-pointers and finished with a team-best 20 ...
By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter Who says you can’t go home again? And again and again and again. The Penn West California University football team opened with five road games in its first six. When the Vulcans (10-2) meet Slippery Rock at 1 p.m. Saturday in the NCAA Division ...
The great misadventure began before the journey to Springfield, Mass., in a Pittsburgh parking garage. I shoved a blanket into my already-stuffed tote bag, breaking the handle. Both suitcases were brimming over with formal wear – to a wedding, we were heading – and other necessities and ...
Children who attend St. John’s Catholic Preschool in McMurray entertained residents of The Waters of McMurray Senior Living with a Thanksgiving skit recently. “One of our part-time resident aides, Anna Cooper, also works at the preschool and she thought the residents would enjoy getting ...
