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West Virginia man sentenced for Greene shooting

A West Virginia man who shot another man in Greene County in a dispute over a dirt bike and led West Virginia police on a car chase before his arrest will serve up to 18 months in jail. Jonathan Trump, 25, of Maidsville, pleaded guilty in Greene County Court of Common Pleas Thursday to ...

A century of service

Chatting with a fellow firefighter shortly after the Waynesburg-Franklin Township Volunteer Fire CompanyĢƵ 50th anniversary, former chief Clovis Wright was asked if he thought the department would still be there for the 100th. His answer: “Somebody will carry on.” WrightĢƵ words, ...

One killed in Fayette County fire

One person was killed in a mobile home fire in Franklin Township early Monday morning. The occupant of the home, Denton Martin, 73, became entrapped and was pronounced dead at the scene, Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker said in a release. Emergency crews were called the home at 428 ...

‘A great honor’: Willy Walker celebrated with Franklin Twp. ballfield

Even after decades of playing and groundskeeping, Willy Walker was surprised to learn a field would be named after him. “It was a great honor,” he said. “I really appreciate that they did that for me, and it turned out nice. Beautiful park up there.” The Willy Walker Field was ...

Play ball: Franklin Township dedicating field for Willy Walker

Franklin Township is hosting a dedication ceremony for its newly named ballfield. The ribbon-cutting for the Walker Field will take place at noon Saturday. ItĢƵ being named for longtime township employee Willy Walker, who has mowed at the parks for 30-plus years and has been known as one ...