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Four people are accused of child endangerment after two toddlers in their care were spotted lying in the middle of a road in Allison. Police said the children were found to have wandered from the home of maternal grandmother Jeana Kline, 58, and paternal grandfather Thomas Darst, Jr., 50, both of Allison, who were named partial guardians by Fayette County Children and Youth Services. They were charged Monday along with the children’s parents — Shane Gardner, 24, and Kelsey Kline, 22, both of New Geneva — who’d also been at Kline and Darst’s home at 403 Second St. Video from a nearby homeowner’s security camera taken on April 26 and turned over to police showed the ...
Waynesburg will put out another call for bids on a lot the borough took over after a 2024 fire. At Monday’s monthly meeting, the borough council voted to deny the sole bid of $3,652 by Cassandra Teegarden for the property at 224 Second Ave. That amount was about half what the borough expected after appraisals, said Solicitor Adam Belletti. “We could put in bat boxes and community gardens if we’re going to do that,” said Assistant Manager Bryan Cumberledge. The site has been unused since a residential structure fire in October 2024 that led to the building being torn down. The bidder had also asked for a water leak to be resolved, and for a curb cut to be added on Second ...
Chartiers Cross Roads Presbyterian Church will hold a Strawberry Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church, 502 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington. Sandwiches, salads, drinks, strawberry desserts and a Chinese auction will be offered.
The Mel Blount Youth Leadership Initiative, in partnership with the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board, will host the 2026 Youth Summit: Career Exploration & Pathways from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Mel Blount Youth Ranch, 6 Mel Blount Drive, Claysville. The event is free for youth in the region. The hands-on event is designed to introduce middle and high school students to a wide range of career paths through interactive demonstrations, real-world experiences, and career coaching. Youth will engage with professionals in healthcare, trades, public service, STEM, and more. Featured career exploration activities include: – Drone technology and ...
The Pennsylvania Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides income-eligible seniors with the opportunity to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from approved farmers in Pennsylvania. The program provides five $5 vouchers totaling $25 to eligible seniors one time during the program year. The vouchers may be redeemed at designated area farmers markets through Nov. 30. To be eligible for the SFMNP vouchers, an individual must be 60 or older by Dec. 31 and must be a resident of Fayette, Greene, or Washington counties. An eligible individual’s gross income includes interest, Social Security, wages, compensation for black lung or unemployment, and must be ...
South Strabane residents will have an opportunity to comment on a proposed ordinance governing data center development within the township ahead of a scheduled vote on the matter. The public hearing, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night, will be immediately followed by a special meeting ...
PITTSBURGH — Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin's right forearm strain is improving, and the 20-year-old is optimistic he'll be back soon. Griffin initially reported discomfort in his forearm after a loss to the Chicago Cubs on May 27. He appeared as a designated hitter over the next ...
GRANVILLE, W.Va. — Before there was a wild celebration Saturday – the result of West Virginia adding a giant notation in the school’s athletic history books by advancing to the College World Series with a 17-1 victory against Cal Poly – there was a ton of doubt. Before there was Steve ...
The Wild Things have continued to win, even if they lose a player, or three, to major league organizations. Left-handed pitcher Tyler Davis became the latest Washington player to be picked up. It was announced Tuesday that Davis, who was the Wild Things’ closer, had his contract purchased by ...
Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor fallen veterans, is a red letter day for American labor - literally. On Memorial Day 1937, union blood was spilled in Chicago, when 10 were killed and nearly a hundred protesters were injured during a steelworkers' strike rally. It was a tragic, ...
“Comfort food” is an umbrella term that refers to a wide array of dishes. For fans of Italian food, there may be no dish that fits the comfort food mold better than lasagna. Lasagna can be made with a wide array of ingredients, and each iteration of it qualifies as comfort food. That’s ...
