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Student injured after bus crash in Washington County
A school bus was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon in Washington County — causing a student to sustain minor injuries. Crews were called to the area of Burkett Lane just before 4 p.m. following reports of a school bus crash, according to the South Strabane Fire Department. There was...
Sept. 11 events planned across the region
Several events are planned around the region to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in addition to the ceremonies planned at the National Flight 93 memorial in Somerset County. Connellsville Connellsville will host a remembrance ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday at Veterans Plaza, 168 E. Crawford Ave. Pixel...
Man arrested in fatal shooting in Canonsburg over weekend
A 20-year-old man is behind bars in connection with a fatal shooting in Canonsburg over the weekend. Canonsburg police charged Kristopher M. Moorehouse with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment in the shooting death of Brady Paul, 25, at a home on Giffin Avenue late Saturday night. Police wrote...
Here’s a look at the 2025-26 theater season in Western Pa.
After a highly successful summer season, Pittsburgh theater is gearing up for a 2025-26 calendar that is jam-packed with blockbuster shows, new additions and nostalgia. From musicals to new plays to dreamy ballets, don’t miss out on the wide array of shows coming to stages around the city. Pittsburgh Cultural...
Fayette girl’s death leads to additional child abuse charges
Additional child abuse charges were filed Monday against two women who are accused in the death last week of a 9-year-old Fayette County girl. Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said four children were removed from the Dunbar Borough home while authorities investigated the death of Renesmay Eutsey, whose body...
Morning Roundup: 22 Pennsylvania residents win prizes in Powerball lottery
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Sept. 8: In the wake of Saturday’s drawing of the estimated $1.8 billion jackpot, numerous winners in Pennsylvania are taking home a large chunk of change. Out of 22 residents who walked away with prizes, 19 won $50,000...
Motorcycle crash claims life of man in Washington County
A 42-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Washington County on Sunday, the county coroner’s office said. Albert M. Swoager Jr., of New Eagle, was traveling south on Route 88 in Union Township when he lost control on a curve and hit a guide rail at Airport Road. He...
Ringgold School District closes schools after stabbing at stadium; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a stabbing during a youth football game at Ringgold High School’s stadium in Washington County Sunday, according to the district’s superintendent. The ongoing investigation of the incident has prompted the Ringgold School District to close all of its schools on Monday, Superintendent Randall Skrinjorich...
25-year-old man dies after being shot at friend’s home in Canonsburg, coroner says
A 25-year-old man died after he was shot at a friend’s home in Canonsburg Saturday night, the Washington County Coroner’s Office said. Brady Hugh Paul, of Canonsburg, was shot at a residence in the 500 block of Griffin Avenue. Paul’s friend, who was not identified, sought help from a neighbor,...
102-year-old Avonmore woman killed in crash
A 102-year-old woman from Avonmore was killed after a driver ran a red light Friday along Route 22 in Burrell Township. The Indiana County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman as Mary Lutz. The vehicle in which Lutz was a passenger made a left turn out of Resort Plaza around...
Pedestrian fatally struck in White Township was lying across dark road, police say
A man was run over by a pickup truck Friday night while lying along a poorly lit road in White Township. The Indiana County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Bryan Boyd, 30, of Homer City. Just before midnight, troopers got word of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian near...
Chrysanthemums add colorful hues to autumn in Western Pennsylvania
As most flowers lose their color this time of the year, chrysanthemums are just beginning to bloom. The flowers, also known as “mums,” are perfect for fall because they are hardy and can endure some fluctuations in temperature, experts said. You most likely will spot them popping up on front...
IUP to mark 9/11 anniversary with memorial program near remnant from Ground Zero
Indiana University of Pennsylvania President Michael Driscoll remembers how shocked he was nearly 24 years ago when he first learned of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. On Thursday morning, when he takes part in the university’s annual program marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, he’ll...
Remembering Flight 93: Families and park service work to preserve the legacy, heroism of passengers, crew
When the calendar turns to Sept. 11, it’s like 2001 all over again for Gordon Felt. It doesn’t matter if it’s been six years, 13 years or, like this week, 24 years since that day. The importance of remembering his brother, Edward Porter Felt, and the 39 others who were...
2nd caretaker of 9-year-old girl found dead in Youghiogheny River charged
A second woman was charged in connection with the death of Renesmay Eutsey, a 9-year-old girl whose body was found in the Youghiogheny River on Thursday. Sarah Shipley, 35, of Dunbar Borough was charged with homicide as well as aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, abuse of a corpse,...
State police accuse Butler County man of sexually assaulting children
Interviews with multiple children have lead to state police accusing a Butler County man of sexual assault. State police on Saturday said that Nathan Workmen Mitchell, 51, of Adams Township had been arrested and charged with sexual assault by a sports official, corruption of minors and endangering the welfare of...
Teacher-training roots, diverse appeal celebrated with exhibit in IUP’s 150th year
The town of Indiana, seat of Indiana County government, also has been a key center of higher education in Western Pennsylvania for 150 years. The ongoing story of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, since its beginning in 1875 as Indiana Normal School, is the subject of the university’s current sesquicentennial celebration...
Covid shots not yet available at CVS without prescription despite Pa. policy change
Pennsylvania officials this week authorized eligible people to get a covid-19 vaccine without a prescription. The state said the change took effect immediately. But, as of Friday afternoon, patients hoping to get the vaccines at CVS locations were still being told they needed a doctor’s order. CVS has about 500...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Sept. 5
The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. Pittsburgh’s Ribfest, officially known as the Kickoff and Rib Festival, finished another season on Labor Day. When did the festival begin? A/ 1988 B/ 1990 C/ 1994 D/ 1996 2. Officials from one state announced plans to become...
How to add TribLive as preferred source on Google
To our loyal Trib readers: There’s now a way you can make sure Trib articles show up in your Google search results. The feature is called “preferred sources,” and it was just launched this August as a way for users to curate sites they love. “You can select your favorite...
Where does Pennsylvania stand with school vaccine regulations?
After Florida’s surgeon general moved to end all state vaccine mandates, including school requirements, some Pennsylvanians may wonder if the same could happen here. As of now, every state has school vaccine mandates. If Florida follows through with the proposed plan, it would be the first state to completely withdraw...
Environmentalists hail ‘landmark’ $2.6M settlement with Beaver County company over microplastic pollution
A Beaver County plastics manufacturer has agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle a federal lawsuit filed by PennEnvironment and Three Rivers Waterkeeper over the discharge of microplastics in wastewater and stormwater in the Ohio River Basin. The proposed settlement with Styropek USA, which was announced Thursday, must be approved...
‘Adoptive parent’ of 9-year-old found dead in Youghiogheny River facing abuse allegations in addition to murder charge
A Fayette County woman is charged with homicide and multiple other felonies after a 9-year-old girl from Dunbar was found dead Thursday morning. Kourtney Eutsey, 31, of Dunbar was charged Thursday with abuse of a corpse, aggravated assault and concealing the death of a child in addition to the murder...
Online grocer Harvie, indebted and short on cash, seeks bankruptcy protection
Harvie, a farm-to-doorstep food delivery service based in Pittsburgh, is seeking bankruptcy protection as it grapples with around $2.4 million in debt. At least $144,000 is owed to small farmers in Pennsylvania and Maryland, according to filings last month in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Pittsburgh. Its largest creditor, JPMorgan Chase,...
Will Western Pa. be able to see this weekend’s total lunar eclipse?
Stargazers might have come across recent online posts about the upcoming total lunar eclipse this coming weekend that will result in a blood-red moon shining in the sky. Depending on the time zone, the total lunar eclipse will occur between Sunday and Monday, USA Today reported. Will Western Pennsylvania be...
