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First responders in Charleroi trench collapse honored

CARNEGIE – Vincenzo Lopez expressed his gratitude to the emergency responders who rescued him from a trench that collapsed in Charleroi Aug. 28. The Belle Vernon resident recalled his five hours spent in the trench at an event held Tuesday at the Urban Search and Rescue Pennsylvania Strike ...

‘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 ...

This time, Belle Vernon is right for Bryer

By John Sacco For the Observer-Reporter newsrooom@observer-reporter.com Scott Bryer thought enough time might have passed to have closed the door on him becoming a head football coach. The fact is, the time was just right. Bryer, 53, was approved unanimously, 8-0, by the Belle Vernon Area ...

Belle Vernon’s Henson wins WPIAL tennis title

Max Henson made history Friday afternoon by becoming the first boys tennis player in Belle Vernon history to win a WPIAL singles championship. Henson, a junior, defeated North Catholic’s Justin Garvey, 6-1, 6-1 in the Class 2A final at Bethel Park. Henson was the top-seeded player in the ...

From Skynyrd to Swift

Move over, Spotify — it appears vinyl records are having a resurgence as both newer and seasoned listeners are rediscovering (or discovering) the nostalgia and the charm of records in an increasingly digital world. Pat Thomas owner of Vintage Antiques in Uniontown said she’s noticed ...

O-R Athlete of the Week: Lucas Judy, Belle Vernon

Name: Lucas Judy School: Belle Vernon Grade: Senior Sport: Baseball Judy’s week: It didn’t take long for Judy to find a feel for all four of his pitches on the mound Thursday and that spelled doom for Uniontown. Judy pitched a complete game one-hitter with a dozen strikeouts to lead ...