Mark Hofmann

Toxicology results showed a man driving a vehicle during a crash that killed him and four others had cocaine in his system, according to the Fayette County coroner.

Having to appear in court is something that very few adults are comfortable with, and for most children, that comfort level is even lower. But, for children with autism or neurodivergent disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, appearing in a courtroom can be even more challenging. Unfortunately, said Fayette County Judge Linda Cordaro, dependency hearings – those […]

Megan Barrick, a life skills teacher at Dunbar Township Elementary School, said her school has more special education programs than any other school in the district, which means they're in need of an inclusive playground.

Charges were filed against David Emery, 41, and Arram Nelson, 28, both of Brownsville, and Kalen Barkley, 39, of Grindstone on Saturday.

At Wednesday's regular meeting, county Controller Robb Rhodes said counties like Westmoreland and Somerset impose a $10-per-day fee to each inmate housed in a county jail. That money, he said, goes toward facility management costs.

Mike Maendel believes that daily, most people encounter someone who is going through a crisis. “What’s the right thing to say? What’s the wrong thing to say? How is it best to help a person?” asked Maendel, who handles public relations for the New Meadow Run/Spring Valley Bruderhof Communities in Farmington. To help those who […]

There are women out there, said Terri Wilson of Dry Tavern in Greene County, who will give you their famous recipe, but will leave out their secret ingredient.

Five months ago, the Main Street Theatre Company became the first recipient of the $50,000 Catalyst for Change grant. At the time, John Wagner-Malia, the artistic director for the company, said the award would go toward showcasing the hard work that high school drama students put into their yearly musicals. On Sunday, “Encore!,” featuring selections […]

At first glance, it looks like an inflatable igloo, but inside the mobile planetarium at the Laurel Highland School District, it’s an endless world (and beyond) of awe, wonder and learning. The Seiler Planetarium made its way to the district this year after the district was awarded a Pennsylvania Smart Advancing Grant for $250,000 in […]

There are women out there, said Terri Wilson of Dry Tavern in Greene County, who will give you their famous recipe, but will leave out their secret ingredient.