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Connellsville man gets 2-4 years for sex with teen
July 31st, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
A Fayette County man who was convicted in a May trial of numerous sexual assault charges involving a 14-year-old Connellsville girl he met on the website MySpace was sentenced Friday to serve two to four years in prison.
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Vanderbilt man to get 4 to 8 years in robbery plea deal
July 31st, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
A Fayette County man who pleaded guilty to robbing an elderly man at knifepoint in March, and to earlier taking two guns and a gaming system from another residence, will serve four to eight years in prison.
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Masontown woman pleads guilty to leaving kids home alone
July 31st, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
A Masontown woman who acknowledged leaving her four young children home alone in a residence police said was in deplorable condition Friday agreed to a plea deal that could result in a prison term of six months to one year.
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Fallingwater residencies give students fresh ideas
July 31st, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
When Ryan Ellison was a little girl, she started to notice how all of the boring buildings in her town were the same shapes. There were squares and rectangles for as far as the eye could see.
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Franklin pool reopens
July 31st, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
FRANKLIN TWP. – The newly renovated swimming pool at Franklin Community Park is now open.
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East End group to host block party
July 31st, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
The East End Concerned Citizens’ Group will host a block party Tuesday at the corner of Coolspring Street and Collins Avenue in Uniontown from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to celebrate National Night Out.
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4-H horse clubs test skills at fair
July 31st, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
DUNBAR TWP. – Members of Fayette County 4-H horse clubs tested their riding skills in Friday’s game classes competition at the Horse Arena.
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Clarks entertain at 2010 Fayette County Fair
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
Scott Blasey (left) and Greg Joseph of The Clarks performed at the Fayette County Fair Friday evening. The band is native to Pennsylvania.
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Residence heavily damaged by fire
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
It took firefighters several hours to bring this fire under control after it heavily damaged this Dunbar Township home.
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Man admits beating Connellsville priest
July 30th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
A church business manager accused of beating a Connellsville priest with an ax handle entered into a plea bargain Wednesday that calls for a two- to four-year prison sentence.
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Masontown to shut off water Tuesday
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
Masontown Borough announced water will be shut off Tuesday to any residences that have outstanding and delinquent water bills of two months or more. Accounts must be paid before Tuesday to avoid a water shutoff.
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Business manager decision delayed
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
Uniontown Area School Board failed to reach a consensus to hire a new business manager Thursday during a special meeting.
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Fayette County Fair begins
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
DUNBAR TWP. – The 56th annual Fayette County Fair officially opened Thursday night, a 10-day agricultural showcase that includes competition, entertainment and lots of great food.
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Fayette officials granted pay raises
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
The majority of Fayette County commissioners Thursday voted to grant annual pay raises of 3 percent to all county elected officials beginning in 2012 and continuing through the end of 2017.
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Change of venue arguments heard in Smart case
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Defense lawyers for the man charged with kidnapping Elizabeth Smart argued Thursday that the case should be moved out of Utah so he can get a fair trial.
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Downtown Connellsville initiative ‘moving in the right direction’
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
CONNELLSVILLE – Business leaders, state and local officials and organization representatives came together Thursday to learn of the progress of the Downtown Connellsville initiative and discover how they can be a part of the movement to improve their community.
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Virginia group to pressure lawmakers
July 30th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
A group opposed to what it calls "big government policies" will visit Greensburg next week in an attempt to pressure Rep. Mark Critz to vote against an array of programs favored by the Obama administration.
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Weather, longtime volunteer shine for Fayette’s fair
July 30th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
The official start of the Fayette County Fair got under way with great weather and special recognition of a great volunteer.
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Fayette summit for energy employers spotlights jobs
July 30th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
About 30 companies and 17 speakers representing almost every source of energy participated in the Fayette County 2010 Energy Summit on Thursday at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.
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Fayette officials to get 3 percent pay hike
July 30th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
Most elected officials in Fayette County will receive 3 percent pay raises under a resolution adopted Thursday, but not until after the next round of elections.
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Teen hopes to revive park’s movie nights
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
CONNELLSVILLE – A Connellsville Area High School student has gained support from several city organizations and individuals for a project he hopes will revive the East Park movie nights.
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New Brownsville museum well received
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
BROWNSVILLE – The new Frank L. Melega Art Museum in Brownsville received positive reviews Wednesday from public officials and members of the Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce.
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$3,100 worth of items stolen from Walmart
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
State police are investigating the theft of more than $3,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart in South Union Township.
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Fayette looks to become leader in energy efficiency
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
Representatives of energy-producing industries, along with elected officials and economic development leaders, say people power is part of the equation in making Fayette County a leader in energy efficiency.
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Officials: Brownsville celebration a success
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
LUZERNE TWP. – By all reckoning, the first ever Brownsville Area Community Celebration at Patsy Hillman Park was a success.
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Dunbar man waives charges By Patty Yauger
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
CONNELLSVILLE – A Dunbar man who jumped into the Youghiogheny River in May to avoid being served an arrest warrant by police, will have the matter heard by a Fayette County judge.
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Shower moves through Waynesburg; mayor wins bet
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
WAYNESBURG – The sorely wanted precipitation came and went quickly, allowing hundreds in Waynesburg to enjoy pleasant weather for the remainder of the annual Rain Day celebration Thursday.
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Court rules in favor of county ordinance
July 30th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
A three-judge panel of Commonwealth Court found the Fayette County zoning ordinance is allowed to put additional requirements on oil and natural gas drilling.
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Bear rampage kills one, injures two
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
COOKE CITY, Mont. (AP) – At least one bear rampaged through a heavily occupied campground Wednesday near Yellowstone National Park in the middle of the night, killing one person and injuring two others during a terrifying attack that forced people to hide in their vehicles as the victims were torn from their tents.
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Scottdale gardener appeals fine over rubbish
July 29th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
The attorney for a self-proclaimed organic horticulturist in Scottdale wants an appeals court to intervene in a dispute over whether his front yard is filled with trash or covered in items that help his garden grow.
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Property owner files appeal on 30 Uniontown assessments
July 29th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
A Fayette County property owner that already had assessments reduced on 30 Uniontown properties has filed an appeal over the new assessments.
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New Fayette jail considered as population grows
July 29th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
The number of inmates at the Fayette County jail has steadily increased each month since January, resulting in an average cost of $100,000 monthly to house some of them in neighboring counties.
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Fayette prison guard firing just, arbitrator finds
July 29th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
A state arbitrator has upheld the firing of a Fayette County Prison guard who was terminated after an inmate hanged himself in a cell.
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Fayette teen allegedly fires gun over iPod
July 29th, 2010The Tribune Review Reports:
A Fayette County teen is accused of firing a gun at another teen during an argument over an iPod.
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Bridge tops list of county projects
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission recently adopted a four-year spending plan for bridges and roads that includes 23 projects throughout Fayette County totaling more than $180 million.
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Attorney seeks leniency for area man
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
The attorney for a former Fayette County man who pleaded guilty to federal possession of child pornography charges said his client should not face longer than the 10-year mandatory prison term.
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Attorney looks to have suit dismissed
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
An attorney for Fayette County and a former adult probation officer has filed a motion to dismiss a suit filed by the grandmother of one of the people he was supervising.
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PennDOT prepares Route 119 for Fayette County Fair opening
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
DUNBAR TWP. – The state Department of Transportation is working to ease traffic conditions at a construction project on Route 119 near the Fayette County Fairgrounds as the 56th annual Fayette County Fair opens at 6 p.m. today.
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Developer seeks even further reduction
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
The developer that received a reduction in the assessed value of 30 income-restricted, single-family rental houses built in Uniontown last year has appealed the decision of the Fayette County Assessment Appeals Board, seeking a further reduction.
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Arbitrator denies fired corrections officer’s grievance
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
An arbitrator denied a grievance filed by a corrections officer who lost his job after an inmate at the Fayette County Prison committed suicide last year.
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Statues pay tribute to National Road backers
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
A statue of two men pivotal in the construction of the National Road was unveiled in downtown Uniontown Wednesday afternoon.
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Citations to be filed against dilenquent taxpayers
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
MASONTOWN – Citations soon will be filed against people who failed to pay their taxes last year.
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Connellsville man diagnosed with end stage liver disease
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
Unity organization makes Kessler’s wedding wish come true
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Citizens look to create watch
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
FAIRCHANCE – Concerned citizens and borough officials met Wednesday to discuss ongoing problems at Fairchance Community Park and to begin organizing a neighborhood watch group.
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Residents could vote on zoning board at next election
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
BULLSKIN TWP. – Residents could see a referendum on the November general election ballot to have the township supervisors take over zoning from Fayette County officials as gas companies, stone quarries and windmills make their way into the area.
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Get used to it — Linda’s not about to change
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
Dear Annie: My daughter, "Betty," is having a terrible problem with her sister-in-law, "Linda" (her husband’s sister). Linda is very manipulative, thinks she’s never wrong and can be downright hateful. Recently, Linda’s husband was given a very bad diagnosis, and she used this situation as an opportunity to verbally attack Betty. She brought up things that were resolved years ago and wouldn’t shut up until my daughter agreed with her on everything.
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Journey of Hope bicyclists to pass through
July 29th, 2010The Herald Standard Reports:
A team of bicyclists participating in the Journey of Hope will arrive in Uniontown in a few weeks, as part of a nine-week, 4,000-mile cycling event across the country to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities.
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