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History brings crowds to Whiskey Rebellion Festival

What separated the Pennsylvania farmers brewing a rebellion over a pint at the Black Bear Tavern from the actors reenacting their arguments on Main Street in Washington Saturday? Looking at the calendar, about 230 years. But by location, only 80 yards. The Whiskey Rebellion Festival ...

Donora man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges

A Donora man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court this week to drug and gun charges. According to the Department of Justice, Tre Robert Goins, 31, appeared in court Wednesday and pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, and ...

Monongahela police arrest man in break-in, officer assault

Monongahela police arrested a man early Friday morning after he was accused of breaking into an apartment and assaulting an officer Tyreik Quinton Tyree, 25, of Goodyear, Ariz., faces felony charges of aggravated assault, criminal trespass, and misdemeanors of terroristic threats, simple ...

Furries to the rescue: Anthrocon raises $89,000 for McDonald cat shelter

The furries of Anthrocon came through in a big way for Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue last weekend. Anthrocon attendees raised more than $89,000 for the McDonald-based cat shelter, according to Sandi Eaton, its director. Nose 2 Tail was the official charity for the event this year, which has been ...

Jumping into her 90s

What started out as a joke turned into a party in the sky for Nancy Merckle. And the Canonsburg woman was still feeling the thrill days after she marked her 90th birthday by skydiving. “It was fabulous,” she said of the tandem jump. “It was scary in the beginning, but once I got out of ...