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Homicide trial begins in Finleyville shooting

The prosecution asked jurors to use their “common sense” that Keaundre Crews shot and killed Jaisen Irwin outside BobĢƵ Tavern in Finleyville more than three years ago, while the defense noted there is no physical evidence linking the defendant to the homicide. During opening ...

The superintendent of Monessen City School District said police are investigating after a firearm was found in a teacherĢƵ desk Thursday. Dr. Robert Motte sent a letter to parents informing them the weapon had been found at Monessen Elementary Center. Motte wrote in the letter that the ...

It wasn’t business as usual at the Hilton Garden Inn-Southpointe Thursday morning. More than 300 business leaders from across the region gathered for the Washington County Chamber of CommerceĢƵ initial Member Forum. The event lasted four hours and featured two panel discussions and nine ...

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Chartiers Township has been named the Best Small-Town Museum in USA TodayĢƵ annual 10 Best Readers Choice Awards. It was one of a handful of honors given to museums across the region in the awards. This is the first year the museum was selected for ...

Students pursuing post-secondary education during the 2026-27 school year are invited to apply for scholarships offered through the Community Foundation of Fayette County. Applicants will complete a universal application to determine their eligibility for various opportunities. A list of ...

Washington Mall redevelopment continues

What was once a bustling indoor shopping center is now largely a pile of rubble and debris. Since the fall, construction crews have been busy razing the Washington Mall in South Strabane Township to make way for a Costco. Still currently standing are the Harbor Freight and Grand China ...