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Waynesburg welcomes Santa

The color guard wore antlers, the cattle donned holiday garlands and a vintage fire truck was topped by a smiling Kris Kringle. The elevated levels of yuletide cheer were matched by a festive crowd along High Street for Saturday’s Christmas parade in Waynesburg. The annual highlight has ...

Robena Mine disaster mourned

The work life of the 37 miners who lost their lives in an explosion at the Robena Mine 63 years ago would still be all too recognizable to miners today, said Michael Phillippi. “I've listened to statements from survivors of Robena, and the things they said were the company put production ...

A ‘truckload’ of Toys for Tots

Cecil Township held its 21st annual Toys for Tots donation drive Saturday at the township’s public works garage organized by the department’s road crew. Mark Secreti, who is one of the public works crew members and has helped to organize the drive from the beginning, said they received ...

Mini Mahjer Mt. Lebanon native creates new version of ancient game

A board game co-created by a Mt. Lebanon native designed to teach kids how to play the game of American Mahjong has made its way to Oprah’s Favorite Things 2025 list and into the Matt’s Maker Space at Foster Elementary School. Mini Mahjer was created in 2024 by former kindergarten teacher ...

Two other teen suspects in Washington Food Mart shooting arrested

Police have arrested the two other suspects accused in Sunday night’s robbery at the Washington Food Mart in which a customer was shot when she pulled out a concealed weapon in self defense. Christian Zavier Patrene, 19, and Christopher Ellis-Valperga, 18, were arrested Friday and charged ...