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P-G shutting down newspaper in May

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's owners announced Wednesday the paper will be shutting down in a few months, citing financial losses. Block Communications Inc. announced it will cease publication on May 3. The paper is printed on Thursdays and Sundays and says on its website ...

Donora woman charged in assault

Donora police arrested a woman Saturday after she was accused of assaulting her father. Molina Fleming, 51, of Donora, faces a felony charge of assault on law enforcement officer, and misdemeanors of terroristic threats, resisting arrest, simple assault, reckless endangerment, institutional ...

A mobile home in Springfield Township was totally destroyed as a result of an early Sunday morning fire. Rob Orndorff, Springfield Township assistant fire chief, said the call came in shortly before 6 a.m. for the mobile home at 617 Kooser Road. “It was a fully involved fire,” ...

Uniontown man charged in assault, robbery

State police arrested a Uniontown man Tuesday after he allegedly assaulted a woman and stole money from her purse. Joe Earl Hines III, 25, of Uniontown, faces felony charges of aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, and misdemeanors of strangulation, simple assault, theft by unlawful taking ...

State police remind drivers to lock car doors

State police are urging the public to secure their vehicles amid a rash of thefts. In a press release, police said there have been an increase in vehicle thefts in Fayette County, particularly in Uniontown. According to police, in many cases the vehicles were left unlocked. Drivers are asked ...

State police charged a man Monday after he allegedly threatened two Walmart employees with a knife after stealing several products. Joshua John Maraney, 35, of Brownsville, faces felony charges of robbery and aggravated assault, and misdemeanors of terroristic threats and simple ...