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Threat prompted modified lockdown for Bentworth School District

The Bentworth School District was on modified lockdown most of the day on Wednesday after a phone call that "was perceived as a threat to a staff member,” said Superintendent Scott Martin. He said all of the district's schools were subject to the lockdown because the buildings are close to ...

Broadband expansion on hold in Pa.

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Hundreds of millions of dollars to expand broadband ...

Bundle up

After a couple of days in the teens or single digits, today’s high of near 40 may feel like a heatwave. But don’t put away the heavy coat just yet. “It’s not getting warm,” said National Weather Service Meteorologist Liana Lupo. “Our highs are going to range between mid-teens ...

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum recognized by USA Today

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards in the Best Small Town Museum category. Daily online voting in USA Today’s awards is happening until Monday, Feb. 9, at 11:59 a.m. Winners will be announced Feb. 18. “We are honored to be ...

Fayette County man accused of statutory sexual assault

A Fairchance man allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl over a two-and-a-half-month period and also shared drugs with her. Neal Wilson, 25, told police he had been sexually active with the girl starting in November and continuing up to the time officers interviewed him on ...