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James G. Blaine, who grew up in West Brownsville and is the only Washington County resident to ever run for president on a major party ticket, is getting a “glow up,” thanks to a new Netflix drama series featuring President James GarfieldĢƵ brief term in office. The Washington County ...

The Walmart in Uniontown reopened at about 2 p.m. Saturday, after it temporarily closed following a bomb threat. On its Facebook page, the store posted a message stating, "We are now open. Thank you for your patience in this matter." State police said the store at Fayette Crossing was ...

Pennsylvania Western University is looking to end four academic majors and 34 minors at its three campuses in California, Clarion and Edinboro while increasing the number of undergraduate certificates offered as part of a comprehensive restructuring. Students already enrolled in those ...

Back in the pulpit

After a short retirement, the Rev. Robert Ellis Stump admits to feeling good to be back in the pulpit again. The new pastor of California United Methodist Church has 40 years of experience at United Methodist Churches in Central Pennsylvania. Stump, 65, had retired from the ministry in June ...