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‘Cue Country Roads’

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is played following every home victory at West Virginia University. The country folk song that was penned in 1971 is a symbol of the Mountain State and an official state anthem. The tune’s title has been condensed to “Country Roads,” ...

Leichliter homers twice as Connellsville tops Lady Raiders

Connellsville unleashed some fireworks in a non-section softball clash with Fayette County rival Uniontown on Monday. The Lady Falcons blasted four home runs, including a pair of solo shots by Cali Leichliter, in defeating the host Lady Raiders, 8-3. Both teams are headed to the ...

Connellsville youth wrestling shines at state tourneys

Connellsville’s high school wrestling team is consistently one of the top squads in the WPIAL and PIAA, and while its competitors continue to work once they reach the varsity level, the seeds for success were planted in the youth leagues. The Falcons had a strong showing in the Keystone ...

Losing a legend

The most successful high school baseball coach in the history of Fayette County has passed away. Thomas “Tom” Sankovich, who led Connellsville to four WPIAL championships and a state title in 1989, died Thursday evening. He was 85. Sankovich is known for establishing the Falcons’ ...

New charges filed in Connellsville shooting

Charges were filed against two Washington residents who allegedly tried to kill two people in Connellsville after a deal to buy guns fell through. Austin Garrett, 24, and Tyler Crowe, 20, both face charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit ...

Older adults invited to take safe-driving seminar

A Seniors for Safe Driving seminar, geared toward adults 55 and older, will be held on Friday, May 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Connellsville Senior Center. Taking part in the class can help participants earn a discount of at least 5% on auto insurance while honing their driving skills. The ...