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New grant program could help with local parks’ wish lists

A splash pad and small ice skating rink at a local park could become a reality with the help of a new grant program that takes a unique approach to funding. The Pennsylvania Parks Fund (PPF) selected three parks in Fayette County to receive up to $50,000 for upgrades, including South Union ...

Be on the lookout: Spotted lanternfly nymphs beginning to hatch

Spotted lanternfly nymphs have emerged from their eggs, and if you see one, you are encouraged to use lethal force. An invasive species native to China, spotted lanternflies were first discovered in Berks County in 2014. Since then they have moved west through the state, and the Department ...

District attorney addresses violence in Fayette County

Approaching the midpoint of 2024, Fayette County has already exceeded the number of homicide investigations than at the same point last year. District Attorney Mike Aubele has taken on seven homicide cases during his first five months in office. In 2023 there had been five cases by ...

Father whose 23-month-old daughter died pleads guilty to lesser charges

A father who was granted a new trial last year after being convicted of third-degree murder in the death of his 23-month-old daughter in Uniontown has pleaded guilty to lesser charges and is now free after being sentenced to time served. Michael Lynn Wright Jr., 40, pleaded guilty last month ...

Ohiopyle to honor retired state park manager at wine festival

This Saturday, most attending the Ohiopyle Wine and Arts Fest are hoping to pick up a nice bottle of their favorite wine, but Ken Bisbee will be there for an entirely different reason. The former Ohiopyle State Park Operations Manager, who retired in April, will return to the small town he ...

Property transfers

The following property transfers were recorded in the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Office between April 22-26. Brownsville John F. Szuch Jr. Est. to Robert Hiltabidel for $30,000 Bullskin Township Cory R. Musgrove, Andrea Pirl, Martha Murphy and Lisa Boe Mason to Benjamin A. Crippen ...