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 ...
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 ...
10 months, 11 days, 13 hours, 15 minutes. Connellsville Mayor Greg Lincoln has been keeping count of how long the McCray Robb Bridge has been closed. On Monday, the count stopped, and hundreds of people came to downtown Connellsville to celebrate the opening of the $11.5 million ...
A man is in critical condition after a house explosion Tuesday afternoon in Connellsville. The man, who has not yet been identified, is believed to have been doing work inside the home at 317 S. Ninth St. when the explosion occurred, said Jeff Layton, fire chief for New Haven Hose ...
After nearly eight decades, a nationally recognized supermarket known for its 10-cent burgers and bargain prices announced it will be closing its doors for good. The Pechin Market located at 232 Pittsburgh St. in Connellsville announced the news Tuesday on its website and Facebook pages, ...
School districts and community organizations in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties have been recognized for their efforts to make sure children are being fed. The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is giving Child Hunger Hero awards to eight districts and community sponsors in the ...
