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Fayette County woman could face the death penalty in toddler's death

A Springhill Township woman who allegedly killed her boyfriend’s 2-year-old son could face the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder. Brianna Bloyer, 30, is accused of abusing Bentlee Myers over the course of several weeks while his father, Brett Bissett, 25, was at work. In a ...

Ten Washington County Jail inmates baptized

Ten inmates at the Washington County jail were baptized April 8 in an event that Mike Pierson, chaplain, called “moving” and “powerful.” Pierson said some of the inmates had been inquiring about the sacrament of baptism. “They had come to believe in Christ as their savior and they’re reading the Bible,” Pierson explained. “We started talking about putting together a baptismal experience and got permission from administration to do it. “ Pierson said some inmates were on hand for the service to support their fellow inmates or learn more about the sacrament. “I’ve been in full-time ministry for almost 20 years, and this was one of the most powerful and moving ...

'Sense of security'

The Diocese of Greensburg police force has captured national attention and is being modeled by other dioceses in the state and beyond. The force provides full-time coverage at each of its 12 schools with 23 police officers who have at least a decade of law enforcement experience. Dr. Nancy ...

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Canon-Mac ready to host Washington-Greene track meet

Lance Vallee is in his first year as the head coach of the Canon-McMillan track and field teams, but he’s been involved with the program since 2003. Vallee took over for former coach Michael Koot, who resigned after 21 years at the helm of the Big Macs. That means this year Vallee will be ...

Washington-Greene HOF scholar-athlete winners selected

The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Washington-Greene County Chapter is has announced its five Scholar-Athlete award recipients and honorees for 2025. Each year, the Chapter presents scholar-athletes in Washington and Greene counties with monetary awards and a certificate of accomplishment ...

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Penguins’ Dubas won’t put a timeline on rebuild, says worst is over

By Will Graves AP Sports Writer CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP — The standings said the Pittsburgh Penguins took a step back this season. At times, far too many, particularly early in the year, the on-ice product did, too. And while another sublime performance by the seemingly ageless Sidney Crosby ...

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OP-ED: Homer City: The end of one era, dawn of the next

It is a somber sight to see towering smokestacks fall. They serve as monuments to a past era, symbols of industry and progress – until they are no longer needed. Last month, the demolition of the Homer City Generating Plant in Indiana County marked the end of a once mighty, coal-fired power ...

Living

Discovering Spain

Spain certainly knows how to make an entrance. Our first impression of the Iberian Peninsula was made as we were flying over a jagged mountain range, which we later realized was Montserrat. More on that stunning location in a bit, but let’s start with Barcelona. We had long wanted to ...

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