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After Charlie Kirk assassination, vigil calls for unity

As they do each Saturday, members of the Democratic Women of Fayette County ringed the sidewalks around the George C. Marshall Memorial Plaza in Uniontown, holding signs in an act of persuasion. But instead of political or policy goals, Saturday’s message had a simpler aim, though one much ...

Judson Wiley & Sons expanding

Judson Wiley & Sons, Inc. in Washington is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year and now is undergoing an expansion. The company purchased the old Pizza on Main property at 374 South Main St. in July for $310,000 and is using it for its business. “It’s going to be a ...

Washington Council approves promotions

Washington council approved four promotions for its police and fire departments Thursday night. In the police department, Lt. John Hritz was promoted to captain, and Sgt. Matt Karlowsky was promoted to lieutenant. The promotions took effect Friday. In the fire department, Chad Weir and Joe ...

Grist House pursues new horizons in Collier

EDITOR'S NOTE: Story was updated SEPT. 16, 2025 to correct co-owner's name. A structure built more than a half-century ago amid the trauma of Cold War politics has been transformed into a site specializing in cold brews. Grist House Craft Brewery owners celebrated the long-anticipated grand ...

North Strabane man accused of bludgeoning dogs with hammer

A North Strabane man is accused of bludgeoning two dogs with a hammer – killing one and severely injuring the other – before discarding them in the trash. Daniel Bruce McCullough, 73, was charged Wednesday by North Strabane police with two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty and two ...

Connellsville teacher charged with sexting former student

A Connellsville Area Middle School teacher was jailed Friday after being charged with exchanging explicit photos and texts with a 14-year-old former student. The investigation into Ashley Mongell, 30, began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a tip to the ...