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‘It was a good run’

With over two years left in his four-year term, Fayette County Commissioner David Lohr has submitted a letter of resignation ending his nearly decade-long tenure. “It wasn’t anything personal, it was just time to go ahead and make some changes in my life,” Lohr said. “I’ve been ...

‘We will not stand for this’

Former state representative Pam Snyder posed a question on Saturday. “If our country was functional, would we be doing this today?” Snyder, who also served as a Greene County commissioner in the past, was referring to those who gathered in Uniontown to protest the state of the country ...

Rainfall causes damage to Connellsville restaurant

A Connellsville restaurant flooded Friday after sustaining significant damage to its roof. Tia’s Kitchen, located at 103 Memorial Blvd., is temporarily closed during repairs. Owner Kaylynn Ajquejay said a significant amount of water from recent heavy rains had accumulated on the roof. ...

One dead after fire destroys Connellsville house, damages neighboring homes

One person was killed following a fire and explosion Friday morning that destroyed one house in Connellsville and heavily damaged two neighboring homes. Ronald Veshnesky, 84, was pronounced dead at the scene hours after the fire ripped through his house, according to the Fayette County ...

Seven families displaced after fire at Connellsville apartment building

The American Red Cross was called to assist seven families after an apartment building caught fire in Connellsville Wednesday night. According to the Fayette County Emergency Management Agency, emergency crews were called at 8:55 p.m. to 314 N. Pittsburgh St. The occupants of the building ...