‘Virtually unknown’: Washington-born Alexander Clark an important 19th century civil rights leader
The Washington County coroner's office is seeking information on John Hodgins Jr., 69, who was born Jan. 18, 1957, and died Feb. 8 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley emergency room. He was residing at Havencrest Healthcare and Rehab in Monongahela. Information should be given to the coroner's office by calling 724-228-6785.
Washington County officials are appealing the decision by the state’s opioid settlement fund review committee to reject eight grant applications put forward by the county for various projects battling the drug epidemic in the region. The Dispute Resolution Committee overseeing the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust fund will hold a public hearing at 12:15 p.m. March 13 to allow county officials to explain why the eight projects deemed “non-compliant” in December should be given a second look. The county is appealing the decision of seven of the eight that were rejected since Commission Chairman Nick Sherman acknowledged the request by North Strabane ...
The president of Peters Township High School’s senior class is in jail after local police accused him Friday of running a criminal network where in which he “catfished” juvenile teenagers, convinced them to share inappropriate images and videos and in some cases extorted them. Zachariah ...
A request for qualifications is going out for potential engineers for a new trail at the Wisecarver Recreation Area. The Greene County commissioners approved the request in connection with a planned Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant loop trail, part of a series of improvements being made at the park. The county has received several grants for the project, including a $208,100 Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant in fall 2024. The request will be out for 30 to 60 days, Clerk Jeff Marshall said. Last Thursday, the commissioners had updated the DCNR on its plans for the trail, said Board Chairman Jared Edgreen. It would be built in a phased approach. ...
The prosecution asked jurors to use their “common sense” that Keaundre Crews shot and killed Jaisen Irwin outside Bob’s Tavern in Finleyville more than three years ago, while the defense noted there is no physical evidence linking the defendant to the homicide. During opening statements ...
When was the last time you took a kid fishing? How about a deer hunt? Stomping for pheasants at the Game Lands? Even a nature walk or shed hunting? I am neglecting my duties as a mentor more than ever. I’m retired. I’ve never had more time (supposedly) than I have right now. But I have ...
CORAOPOLIS – After beating Rochester by 32 points in a nonsection game in mid-January, the Fort Cherry girls basketball team seemed like a big favorite entering Friday’s WPIAL quarterfinals matchup. But the game wasn’t played on paper. It was on the hardwood at Moon Area High School ...
By Dave Whipkey Contributing writer McDONALD – The Chartiers-Houston girls basketball team moved up a level in competition in their WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal playoff game against Aliquippa on Friday night at South Fayette High School. The Buccaneers blasted South Side Beaver 70-16 ...
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 ...
Claysville Christian Church will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. In addition to spaghetti, the menu includes salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. Take-out will be available, and a love offering will be accepted at the door. A free community dinner will be held ...
