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A Somerset County man was killed Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Route 40 in South Union Township. First responders were called to the scene about 6:28 p.m. The crash involving a minivan and a tractor trailer occurred in the eastbound lane of Route 40, near the Lick Hollow Historical Site, said the Pennsylvania State Police. A PSP investigation determined the minivan had rear-ended the tractor trailer that was driving up the mountain with its hazard lights activated. Michael Duritsky, 28, of Addison, the driver of the minivan, was pronounced dead at the scene, Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker said in a release. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured or ...
Monday, Jan. 26, marks the opening of the nation’s 2026 tax filing season, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically. This year, several new tax law provisions of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” will become effective, which could impact deferral taxes, credits and deductions. There are online tools and resources available for taxpayers to use before, during and after filing their federal tax income at IRS.gov. Information that can help lower tax bills and ...
It’s showtime! The 110th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show opened this weekend in Harrisburg with a full complement of events, exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and food selections. And to be sure, there will be more than a full complement of animals (an estimated 6,000). The 2026 ...
State police responded to 1,098 crashes across Pennsylvania during its New Year’s enforcement period. Between Dec. 31 and Jan. 4, there were also 378 drivers arrested for driving under the influence. State police did not provide statistics for individual troops or counties. According to ...
State police arrested a Richeyville man Wednesday on charges of possession of child sexual abuse material. Dustin Kenyan McMasters, 20, faces 20 felony charges of sexual abuse of children - possession of child sexual abuse material and disseminating photos/videos of child sex acts, and four ...
No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over No. 5 Oregon ATLANTA (AP) — Undefeated Indiana's already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, ...
By Dave Bates Contributing writer The other morning, over breakfast, our braintrust got into a discussion of the pistols we carry afield (not so much hunting platforms specific to hunting a particular quarry). In that regard, mine would be a Ruger Redhawk in .44 mag offering for whitetails. ...
By John Sacco Contributing Writer In triumph and tragedy, The Meadows track photographer Chris Gooden hits the mark. His documentation of the Honor Walk at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, for the late Hunter Myers – who tragically lost his life after an on-track crash at the ...
I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...
Tea, anyone? Afternoon tea with lovely place settings and a variety of tasty treats offer a special time to gather with friends and family to savor time together any time of the year. “It’s calming, sitting down and relaxing, taking a deep breath and slowing down,” said Judith Atzler ...
