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Future uncertain for Charleroi glass plant

The sale of the shuttered Charleroi glass plant to a French-based industrial glass maker apparently has been blocked by the Federal Trade Commission. In July, plant owner Anchor Hocking was said to have struck a deal with Sediver, a company that produces industrial grade glass. Sources close ...

Peak peeping

Leaf peepers will be given a new tool to plan their autumn sojourns throughout Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is launching a redesigned weekly fall foliage report on Sept. 25. It will feature regional updates, photos and tips to help ...

Multiple departments respond to Canton Township fire

The state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening. According to Canton Township Fire & Rescue Chief Chuck LaBella, crews were called at about 7:40 p.m. to 1148 W. Findlay St. LaBella described the structure as an “auto repair ...

Washington police arrest Pittsburgh man in robbery

Washington police arrested a man Friday in connection with a robbery in the city. Damon Cruz Bey, 37, of Pittsburgh, faces a felony charge of robbery and misdemeanors of simple assault and theft by unlawful taking. According to the criminal complaint, shortly before 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Scott ...

Washington man charged in break-in, theft

Washington police arrested a man last week after he was accused of breaking into a neighboring apartment and stealing several pairs of shoes. Nicholas Jacob Lesjak, 42, of Washington, was charged Friday with a felony of burglary and misdemeanor charges of theft by unlawful taking, criminal ...

Man jailed after threatening woman with gun

Monongahela police arrested a man Sunday after he was accused of using a firearm to hold a woman against her will. John Steven Chmiel, 46, of Monongahela, faces a felony kidnapping charge and several misdemeanors of unlawful restraint, terroristic threats, simple assault, reckless endangerment ...