While the theft of packages appears to be on the rise in Washington County, the crime doesn鈥檛 seem to be an issue in Fayette. 鈥淧orch pirates鈥� are thieves who steal packages from porches and doorsteps. According to Washington Detective Jordan Faust, numerous recent reports of the crime ...
One Voice One Community held its first Future Leaders Honors Night on May 23 at Penn State Fayette, Eberly Campus in Lemont Furnace. The event brought the organization鈥檚 community partners and staff together to celebrate and recognize students for their achievements upon completion of their ...
A splash pad and small ice skating rink at a local park could become a reality with the help of a new grant program that takes a unique approach to funding. The Pennsylvania Parks Fund (PPF) selected three parks in Fayette County to receive up to $50,000 for upgrades, including South Union ...
Spotted lanternfly nymphs have emerged from their eggs, and if you see one, you are encouraged to use lethal force. An invasive species native to China, spotted lanternflies were first discovered in Berks County in 2014. Since then they have moved west through the state, and the Department ...
Approaching the midpoint of 2024, Fayette County has already exceeded the number of homicide investigations than at the same point last year. District Attorney Mike Aubele has taken on seven homicide cases during his first five months in office. In 2023 there had been five cases by ...
A father who was granted a new trial last year after being convicted of third-degree murder in the death of his 23-month-old daughter in Uniontown has pleaded guilty to lesser charges and is now free after being sentenced to time served. Michael Lynn Wright Jr., 40, pleaded guilty last month ...
