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Civil rights leader, Uniontown native the Rev. James Lawson Jr. dies at 95

The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction has died. His family said Lawson, who was born in Uniontown, passed away on Sunday after a short illness in Los ...

Mon Valley Chamber aims to support all area businesses

Since 1921, the Mon Valley Chamber of Commerce, formerly the Charleroi Chamber, has been finding ways to support local businesses in Washington, Fayette, Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. “In 2001, with the mills going under, our small towns were suffering a big hit, so they decided to ...

Grant could help Uniontown revitalize Marshall Park

The new home of the UniontownÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Founding Day celebration could be getting an upgrade if a $250,000 grant is awarded to the city. City council authorized the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Uniontown to submit an application for the state Department of Community and Economic ...

Redstone Township man arrested in alleged kidnapping

State police arrested a Redstone Township man Thursday after he allegedly refused to allow his wife to leave home for about a week. Matthew Kiscaden, 48, faces felony charges of kidnapping and strangulation. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to his North Street home ...

Longtime state constable dies month after Perryopolis car crash

A longtime state constable from Fayette County died Thursday more than a month after his vehicle was struck by another driver who allegedly ran a red light on Route 51 in Perryopolis. Philip J. Michael, 51, of South Union Township, died at UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh following ...

Ham radio Field Day events planned throughout Southwest PA

Amateur radio clubs across the country are getting ready to participate in the annual American Radio Relay League Field Day next weekend. The Washington Amateur Communications (WACOM) will be setting up June 22 and 23 at Mingo County Creek Park in Finleyville at the historic log cabin near the ...