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BROWNSVILLE Aggravated assault: Joshua Krcelich, 24, of Brownsville, is charged with aggravated assault, endangering welfare of children, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person and simple assault. Police said Krcelich had gotten into an argument with the mother of his son ...

‘One of Washington County’s most distinguished sons’

James G. Blaine, who grew up in West Brownsville and is the only Washington County resident to ever run for president on a major party ticket, is getting a “glow up,” thanks to a new Netflix drama series featuring President James Garfield’s brief term in office. The Washington County ...

Virtue, liberty, and milkshakes?

This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Last Saturday, Randy Graham joined a line that stretched into the ...

Many Pa. residents don’t want data centers

HARRISBURG — Steve Hacker’s well ran dry in October 2024 for the first time since he moved to Chester County in 1983. Hacker, now retired and working part-time at the local Colonial Theatre, says he went 39 days without running water in his house. He showered at his workplace or the local ...

Back in the pulpit

After a short retirement, the Rev. Robert Ellis Stump admits to feeling good to be back in the pulpit again. The new pastor of California United Methodist Church has 40 years of experience at United Methodist Churches in Central Pennsylvania. Stump, 65, had retired from the ministry in June ...