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Women accused of failing to report child abuse

Two women are charged with failing to report suspected child abuse against a 9-year-old girl believed to have been killed last year, as well as other children in the same home. Theresa Shipley, 63, of Scottdale, and Sandra Umensetter, 51, of Connellsville, both face three counts each of ...

Local farmers prep for freeze

On Sunday, Leigh Shields wheeled out about 20 green wagons, filling each with tropical plants, hanging baskets and flats of flowers. Those, along with delicate herbs and other annuals, took up residence in an already-crowded greenhouse to wait out the frost at Shields Herb & Flower Farm in ...

Pa. election 2026: A guide to vetting primary candidates

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — This year, every member of PennsylvaniaÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ House ...

Loretta Mae DeVault Sutton

Smithfield Loretta Mae DeVault Sutton, 89, of Smithfield, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, April 17, 2026. She was born August 15, 1936 in Markleysburg, to Ethan and Margaret Bates DeVault. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William "Wayne" Sutton ...

Fanchon M. Pringle

Scottdale Fanchon M. Pringle, 91, of Woodcrest Senior Living, Scottdale, passed away at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, with her loving family at her bedside. She was born May 22, 1934 in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Julius Nelson and Beatrice Forsythe. She was married to William L. ...