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Man rescued from burning Charleroi house

CHARLEROI – A man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after being rescued from a burning house Thursday morning in Charleroi. Charleroi fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said the call came in at about 10:50 a.m. for a fire at the 2 ½ -story structure at 1004 McKean Ave, which spread next door to ...

From teen band to band of soldiers, Charleroi native reflects on career

Gus Pagonis grew up in Charleroi three-quarters of a century ago, amid smokestacks and among countless Mon Valley kids who likewise were uncertain of their lifetime trajectories. “I was in a rock ’n roll band in the Valley when I was younger,” Pagonis recounted. “I think I was 15 or ...

Four-run 5th keys Charleroi victory in FCBL action

Charleroi used a four-run fifth inning to distance itself in a 9-4 victory over Youghiogheny in Fayette County Baseball League play on Tuesday night at Charleroi Veterans Memorial Field. The Magicians (6-2) held a 5-3 lead before putting up its four-spot. Youghiogheny (3-4) added a run in the ...

Gardening season: Tips for getting the most out of your seeds

Kurtis Lowe is a bit “green” when it comes to having a green thumb, but heĢƵ trying his hand at gardening for the first time this year. Lowe, of Dunlevy, and his wife attended their second Seed to Supper class in Charleroi this past week with a goal of starting a home garden. Lowe said ...

Last call

The last lunch whistle blew at noon Friday at World Kitchen Plant in Charleroi as the plant produced its last products. The sound permeated the air for 132 seconds to mark the 132 years of the plantĢƵ existence in the Mon Valley. A number of current and former employees were present as the ...