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North Union native contributes to new Jack Black movie ‘The Polka King”

A new Jack Black movie gaining buzz after its premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival carries the mark of a North Union Township native.John Koterba, a videographer now living in West Palm Beach, Florida, shared his films and photographs with the creators of “The Polka King,’’ ...

Play ball!

Back in the 1950s and 1960s, Bailey Park in Uniontown was the place to be for young baseball players.There were hundreds of players of all ages participating on a variety of teams in a number of leagues. The place was full, not only of players but coaches, umpires, parents, siblings and others ...

Falcons hold off Red Raiders for thrilling 80-70 victory

CONNELLSVILLE — Neither Uniontown nor Connellsville will be in the WPIAL boys basketball playoffs this year. Neither team is simply playing out the string, however.That was evident on Wednesday night when the two met in a spirited non-section clash.The fired-up Falcons charged out to a big ...

Uniontown woman charged in Pershing Court break-in

A Uniontown woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly breaking into a Pershing Court apartment and accidentally kicking a toddler in the chest while trying to attack his mother.Kelsha Carney Barnes, 27, was charged with burglary and a summary count of harassment.Tiffany Sanner reported Barnes ...

Belle Vernon clinches Section 3-AAAA title in 72-44 victory over Red Raiders

ROSTRAVER TWP. — Belle Vernon clinched the Section 3-AAAA boys basketball title with a 72-44 victory against Uniontown on Tuesday night at Belle Vernon Area High School.This is the Leopards' first section title in nine years, and their first trip to the playoffs in seven years, a feat that ...

Uniontown man allegedly found with 181 stamp bags in Westmoreland County

A Uniontown man was arrested in Westmoreland County after police allegedly found 181 stamp bags of heroin hidden in the roof liner of a Chevrolet Camaro on Saturday.Anthony Browan Evans, 39, was pulled over in a traffic stop on Route 119 south near Route 31 in East Huntingdon Township at about ...