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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: Despite the impending closing of Penn State Fayette, higher education may still be offered at the Eberly Campus. Fayette County commissioners voted last week to create the Fayette County Educational Authority, which will study ways to continue to use the property after it closes. “Our ...

Holly jolly season

The last of the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone and thoughts have turned to celebrating the Christmas season. Parades, tree-lighting ceremonies, carriage rides and plenty of other activities await folks of all ages. Among the first up is Small Business Saturday, observed every Saturday after ...

Work begins to repair collapsed trench on Route 88 in Charleroi

Work began this week to repair the unauthorized trench dug in Charleroi that trapped a worker for several hours nearly three months ago and has closed the northbound lanes of Route 88 through the boroughĢƵ business district. Crews began Monday stabilizing and backfilling the gaping hole that ...

National Tunnel on Montour Trail closed due to deteriorating ceiling

The National Tunnel, which is considered one of the most picturesque features on the Montour Trail, was closed earlier this month after an inspection revealed severe deterioration in the ceiling near the western portal. The Montour Trail Council closed the 112-year-old tunnel indefinitely Nov. ...

South Strabane fire company recognized

The South Strabane Fire Department has become one of a small group of departments nationwide to be distinguished for its efforts to aid research into cancer rates among firefighters. The department announced Thursday that it had been named a “gold helmet department” through the National ...