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South Fayette School District breaks ground on new elementary school

Construction of a new elementary school in the South Fayette School District officially got underway last week with an early evening groundbreaking ceremony. It was the culmination of a years-long process – for almost a decade, administrators and school board members have been contemplating ...

Last day to register to vote in May 19 primary is Monday

Monday is the final day to register to vote for the May 19 primary election, and there are several contested races in southwestern Pennsylvania. People have until the end of the business day to register to vote at their county’s elections office, or they can register online directly through ...

Burroughs honored with county NAACP award

LeMoyne Community Center Executive Director Teresa Burroughs was presented with the 66th annual Washington County NAACP Human Rights Award during a star-studded banquet event this weekend. Over 200 local leaders filled the DoubleTree Meadowlands ballroom to celebrate Burroughs on Friday night ...

Safety a priority on Montour Trail

The Montour Trail Council reassured the public that the full length of the sprawling suburban and rural trail system remains safe to use following a worrisome incident in Bethel Park late last month. According to Bethel Park Police, officers responded to the local Montour Trail section near ...

Washington-Greene Central Labor Council honors union leaders

Three local labor figures were honored by the Washington-Greene Central Labor Council AFL-CIO in April, recognizing their decades of service to the people of Southwestern Pennsylvania. UMWA International President Emeritus Cecil Roberts, former PSEA president Mike Crossey and former AFSCME ...

Plumbing problems delay Greene County Historical Museum opening

The Greene County Historical Society has launched a fundraising campaign for plumbing repairs at its museum after a sewer system failure forced the delay of its seasonal opening. Members of the historical society discovered the backup of raw sewage in the basement early this week, days ...