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The family of a teenager who died after being struck by a vehicle in April is disappointed after Washington police closed the investigation without filing criminal charges against the driver. Johnathan Gillespie, 15, of Washington, was riding his dirt bike when he was hit by a car April 14 at ...

Donora man charged in vehicular assault

Donora police charged a borough man accused of striking another man with his vehicle in February. Jerome Ryan Hem Lee, 49, of Donora, faces felony charges of aggravated assault by vehicle and accidents involving death or personal injury. According to the criminal complaint, at about 4:40 a.m. ...

Last year on Memorial Day, Dean Stewart noticed that many of the flags marking the graves of veterans at RobinsonĢƵ Run Cemetery were falling over. Bob Moreau, superintendent of the McDonald graveyard, said Stewart offered a fix. “He approached me and said he noticed a lot of the flag ...

Starting next week, police officers will be able to pull over drivers who are on their cellphones for any purpose. June 5 begins the “enforcement period” of Paul MillerĢƵ Law, according to Rocco Gagliardi, spokesperson for state police Troop B. For the next year, police officers can stop ...

Remember and honor

Connellsville was among communities across the country that observed Memorial Day on Monday with a parade and program. Veterans units, fire trucks and bands were on hand for the tribute, sponsored by the Connellsville Veterans Commission.

Remember those who served

Those who spoke Sunday at the National Cemetery for the Alleghenies shared a similar message: When celebrating Memorial Day remember those who gave their lives while fighting for their country. “The biggest thing about Memorial Day is (to honor) those who died in combat,” said Rocky ...