Paul Paterra

Last-ditch efforts to keep a longtime glass plant in Charleroi apparently have failed, based on the contents of a letter from the parent company detailing the timeline of the shutdown. The letter from Corelle Brands LLC, dated Thursday and sent to Charleroi Mayor Gregg Doerfler, set a permanent closing date of Feb. 28. The first […]

Award-winning children's author Kevin Henkes shared his love for drawing and words during a visit to Trinity East Elementary School.

Donora will ask the court to fill a vacant seat on borough council after council failed to approve the only applicant at its meeting Thursday.

Gather ’round the campfire at the Bradford House Museum in Washington Thursday for an evening of ghost stories told by Washington’s own pirate, Captain Calico Drake. The captain is one of several characters portrayed by Erik Sprowls, host of the television show, “Dead and Buried Treasures,” featuring monster movies. “I know they used to do […]

Washington & Jefferson College welcomed its largest freshman class since its founding in 1781, with a record 471 new students. That reflects a 30% increase from the 361 welcomed in 2023.

School districts and community organizations in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties have been recognized for their efforts to make sure children are being fed.

North Strabane Police Capt. Matthew Mancini admitted to being somewhat skeptical when the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recommended double roundabouts to replace the dangerous intersection at Brownlee and Thomas-Eighty Four roads. About nine years later, the previous site of numerous crashes has seen a significant reduction in traffic accidents. “Absolutely,” Mancini said. “Prior to them […]

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A vehicle accident late Friday night on Route 19 in North Strabane Township claimed the life of a man from Oakdale (Allegheny County). The Washington County Coroner’s office identified the victim as Michael K. Fayad, 51. According to the coroner’s report, Fayad was the operator of a vehicle waiting to turn left from Washington Road […]

A decorated Korean War veteran from Canonsburg has been chosen to serve as the grand marshal of the Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade. John DeFillipo, 94, said he was honored to ride in the parade, which will step off at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov 11. One of the largest and longest-running Veterans Day parades in the […]