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Two Fayette women held for trial in fatal abuse case

Two Fayette County residents will face trial on allegations of failing to report abuse and neglect of three children in a Dunbar home, including a 9-year-old whose guardians are charged with killing her last year. Theresa Shipley, 63, of Scottdale, and Sandra Umensetter, 51, of Connellsville, ...

Local runners carry flag in Relay for America

Red, white and blue raced through the roads of Greene, Fayette and Washington counties Thursday morning, and waved from the sidewalks and shoulders. The counties made up the overnight and morning legs of Relay for America, a nationwide relay carrying the American flag cross-country to ...

Teen pleads guilty to robbery in Washington Food Mart shooting

One of three teens accused of attempting to rob a Washington convenience store at gunpoint when a customer was shot pleaded guilty Wednesday and was sentenced to state prison time. Christian Zavier Patrene appeared Wednesday in the Washington County Courthouse and pleaded guilty to one felony ...

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Sports

Wild Things win series opener at Schaumburg

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Andrew Czech and Cole Fowler homered, Kobe Foster won his seventh game and the Wild Things battled back to beat Schaumburg 9-6 in a series opener Friday night at Wintrust Field. Schaumburg scored five runs in the fourth inning to take a 5-2 lead, but Washington answered ...

Four local baseball players named to All-State team

A quartet of local baseball players were recognized for their strong seasons on the diamond. Ringgold’s Gavin Angotti, Belle Vernon’s Connor Bergman and Canon-McMillan teammates MJ Maruschak and Sebastian Shulsky earned spots on the Pennsylvania All-State baseball teams, which were ...

There is freedom and it comes in a package deal

Hard to believe the 4th of July is upon us, the time for picnics and family gatherings. It is time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Independence. That would include all our freedoms and all our rights as American citizens. As often is the case with holidays, Santa and the Easter ...

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Let's not foot this bill Pennsylvania taxpayers already provide Gov. Josh Shapiro with one of the most beautiful official residences in the nation. The Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg recently underwent more than $30 million in renovations and security improvements, and it is protected ...

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Avoid safety risks when hosting gatherings outdoors

Summer is the perfect season for gathering outdoors with friends and family, but if you're a homeowner planning to host barbecues, pool parties or holiday celebrations this year, it's important to consider the potential safety and liability risks that may be affecting your own backyard. A ...

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