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Protecting kids from online predators

Pennsylvania State Police are rolling out a program to help parents know how to keep their kids safe from online predators. Rocco Gagliardi, public information officer for state police Troop B, put together the presentation that focuses mostly on Roblox. Roblox is an extremely popular ...

Two southwestern Pa. senators facing Republican primary challengers

Two Republican state senators from Southwestern Pennsylvania will likely be facing challengers in the upcoming primary election, according to filings on the state Department of State’s elections database. Republican candidates filed their election paperwork with the state by Tuesday’s ...

Former youth football director heads to trial on theft charges

The former director of a local youth football league will head to trial on charges that alleged he embezzled about $235,000 from the organization. Charges against 57-year-old William Spencer were held for the Washington County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday. He had been scheduled to appear ...

Washington County under flood watch; damaging storms possible

Washington County is among the areas in the region under close watch for a flood threat Wednesday afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, heavy morning rain dropped almost an inch in Washington County, and more showers and thunderstorms are expected ...

Rising costs, mental health among top challenges in Pa. schools, report finds

Charter school tuition payments, rising special education costs, and student mental health needs are among the top challenges facing Pennsylvania public schools. That’s according to the 2026 State of Education report released by the Pennsylvania School Board Association on Monday. The ...

Fayette DA pulls death penalty from Springhill Township woman’s homicide case

Fayette County’s prosecutor is taking the death penalty off the table for a Springhill Township woman accused of killing her toddler son nearly two years ago. District Attorney Michael Aubele filed paperwork March 4 removing the aggravating factors against Brianna Bloyer in the Aug. 19, 2024 ...