Man who died following incident with Donora police had lethal amount of fentanyl
The former director of a youth football league in the Pittsburgh area who embezzled hundreds of thousands from the organization over the past several years pleaded guilty last week. William Spencer, 57, of Canton Township, appeared Wednesday at the Washington County Courthouse before President Judge Valarie Costanzo and entered an open guilty plea in connection with theft from the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League. Spencer pleaded guilty to one felony count of theft by unlawful taking and misdemeanor charges of receiving stolen property and misapplication of entrusted property, according to the state Attorney General鈥檚 office, which prosecuted the case. Spencer was ...
In some Pennsylvania counties, the clerk just manages the meeting minutes and other items for the commissioners. But in others, including Greene County, the job entails much more. Jeff Marshall, who鈥檚 held the job for more than 15 years, said he essentially serves both as chief of staff ...
A tire recycling plant, service dog training facility and a local library are among the nearly $61.7 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant awards announced Friday by Gov. Josh Shapiro. The 17 recipients in Fayette, Greene and Washington counties are part of the $134 ...
The Fayette County Disaster Relief Fund Board is calling on the community to support local families whose homes and lives have been impacted by the recent severe storms. Many residents are facing significant property damage, unexpected expenses, and the difficult task of rebuilding after recent storms and flooding. Through its disaster recovery efforts, the Fayette County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) is working with local agencies, volunteers, and community partners to identify families with the greatest needs. Donations to the recovery fund will provide direct assistance for essential needs such as home repairs, cleanup supplies, replacement of appliances and ...
CLEVELAND (AP) 鈥� Esmerlyn Valdez鈥檚 strong start to his major league career is showing no signs of slowing down. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie outfielder鈥檚 two-run homer in the ninth inning of Sunday鈥檚 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians made him the fourth player in major ...
CLEVELAND (AP) 鈥� Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on Sunday. Skenes (9-8) went at least seven innings for the first time since May 12. The All-Star right-hander gave up seven hits. After ...
Connellsville is off to a flying start at the Junior American Legion Baseball state tournament. Connellsville rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to earn a 3-2 walk-off win over the Yardley-Morrisville Riversharks in Sunday's opener, then romped over Bloomsburg, 12-1 in ...
The granddaddy of them all kicks off the local fair season this week. The Jacktown Fair 鈥� considered one of the oldest continually operating agricultural fairs in the country 鈥� started in 1866 as the Jacksonville Fair. For a little perspective on how long the event has been part of rural ...
(To request to have an item added to the Outdoors Calendar or to send a digital image of your harvested bear, deer or turkey photo for possible publication please email hssports@heraldstandard.com.) HUNTER-TRAPPER INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE NOTE: Must be 11 years old to register. Students must ...
