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Rain or shine, Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival brings the crowds

Despite heavy rains on Saturday and Sunday, thousands gathered at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows for the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival, an Observer-Reporter event. Friday was Family Fun Night with wiener dog races, character meet-and-greets and other kids activities. Live music set ...

Bill proposes making panic buttons a requirement in PA schools

When school-related violence erupts, studies have shown a rapid response time can mean the difference between life and death. Quickening those response times is the motivation for proposed legislation that would require public schools to install a silent panic alarm system that connects ...

California celebrating 175th anniversary all year long

California Borough is marking the 175th anniversary of its founding all year long with a number of events and activities. “Throughout the year, we’ll be doing some different things,” said Lisa Buday. “We’re hoping (to have a lot planned).” BudayĢƵ father, the Rev. Norman C. ...

Two more charged in shooting death of 18-year-old

State police filed court documents charging two additional people in connection with last monthĢƵ fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Ringgold High School senior, revealing details of how the attack was carried out. On Thursday, police charged Anthony Kristopher Barfield, 17, of Washington, ...

Haitian Flag Day celebrated

Photos courtesy of Getro Bernabe Charleroi held its second annual celebration of Haitian Flag Day last weekend. Every year Haitians around the world celebrate their freedom from France on May 18. Charleroi has seen an increase in population due to immigration from more than 40 countries, ...

Two injured after Midway home catches fire

Firefighters from numerous departments spent about five hours Thursday morning battling a fire in a Midway house with hoarding issues. Doug Baird, chief of the Midway Fire Department, said firefighters were dispatched to 202 N. Main St. at about 12:20 a.m. According to Baird, when the fire ...