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World War II soldier laid to rest in Connellsville

A World War II soldier from Connellsville was laid to rest on Saturday after his remains were disinterred from a cemetery in Italy. U.S. Army Pfc. Harry H. Hosfelt Jr., 20, was killed in action on Feb. 9, 1944 when his unit was engaged by German Forces in Italy. HosfeltĢƵ body was not ...

Red, White & Boom

Editor's note: This story was changed to reflect that Masontown will only hold fireworks at dusk on July 4. Fireworks will light up the skies in many communities as the nation celebrates its independence this week. Connellsville is home to the third annual Red, White & Boom festival ...

Beat the heat: Cooling centers offer relief from scorching temps

With temperatures expected to hit the high 90s all week and a heat advisory in effect until Friday night, cooling shelters have been opened for folks in need of a place to escape the heat. In Fayette County, the Connellsville Area Senior Center at 100 E. Fayette St. is available. “ItĢƵ ...

Pittsburgh man wanted for Connellsville shooting

Connellsville police charged a Pittsburgh man Friday with attempted homicide following a shooting last week. Kaiwan Montgomery Jr., 30, also faces felony charges of aggravated assault and prohibited possession of a firearm. According to the criminal complaint, shortly after 11 p.m. May 22 ...

Construction begins to turn former Gibson Terrace into Campbell Estates

With the toss of a little ceremonial dirt on Tuesday, the first phase of Campbell Estates, the Fayette County Housing AuthorityĢƵ new $21 million development at the former Gibson Terrace in Connellsville, got under way. “We’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” said Harry ...