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2 Fayette commissioners oust Ambrosini as board chairman
By Liz ZembaTwo Fayette County commissioners — one Democrat and one Republican — came together Thursday to oust the board’s chairman from his leadership role, a move labeled by some as politically motivated and connected to a controversial prison project. Democrat Vincent Zapotosky, with the support of Republican Angela Zimmerlink, took over …
Building collapses in Connellsville; mound of debris lands in street
By Mark HofmannA building collapsed in Connellsville Thursday afternoon, covering the roadway with a mound of debris. “It was like a kinetic rumble,” said Peter Jandura, owner …
Connellsville focuses on revenues at first budget meeting
By Mark HofmannConnellsville first of three or four budget meetings focused Thursday night on revenues expected to come into the city in 2015, an indication extra money will come with new businesses. “The meeting went well — it’s a start,” said Connellsville …
Bullskin supervisors award bids for Spruce Hollow Road bridge project
By Rachel Basinger 12:16 a.m.Bullskin Township Supervisors awarded bids this week for a bridge replacement project planned for the upper portion of Spruce Hollow Road. A bid of $29,848.32 by Lane Enterprises Inc. for an aluminum box culvert and a bid of $314 by …
Former Holy Trinity church to be remembered in Geibel service
By Mark Hofmann 12:01 a.m.A special Mass will be held 6 p.m. Monday at Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School chapel for parishioners of the former Holy Trinity Roman Catholic …
Fayette DA urges end to verbal warfare
By Liz ZembaFayette County’s district attorney on Wednesday called for an end to personal attacks against a commissioner who has doggedly pursued a controversial $32 million prison. …
New Fayette County polling places set for Tuesday’s election
By Tribune-ReviewSeveral polling places throughout Fayette County have been moved from their previous locations for the Tuesday general election, according to Larry Blosser, election bureau director. In Jefferson, voters who went to the Grindstone Social Hall on Central Street will now …
Smithfield-Masontown Road section reopens
By Tribune-ReviewA section of Smithfield-Masontown Road reopened Wednesday to traffic as work finished on the replacement of a bridge between Highhouse Road and Church Street Extension, PennDOT officials said. The closure was put in place so department crews could replace the …
Inaugural event to initiate Arts Endowment program set for Connellsville
By Nancy HenryAn Evening of Art will be presented Saturday at Murphy Hall in Connellsville. This inaugural event will initiate the Fayette County Achievement in the Arts …
Annual book sale to be held Saturday at Connellsville’s Carnegie library
By Nancy HenryWhen Daylight Savings Time begins or ends each year you can set your clock with the certainty that FRIENDS of Carnegie Free Library will be …
Fayette trick-or-treaters will have to bundle up
By Marilyn ForbesIt’s trick-or-treat for those in Connellsville, South Connellsville, Dunbar and Springfield Township on Friday. And it’s going to be a chilly one. Weather forecasters say trick-or-treaters may have to top their Halloween costumes with a warm coat or heavy sweater. …
CAHS Patriots to host veterans luncheon
By Nancy HenryThe CAHS Patriots is honoring all veterans during a special program on Nov. 8 at the Readiness Center located in Connellsville Township. Friday is the deadline for veterans to make their reservation for the free luncheon. The special event will …
Daley to face Cook in 49th District
By Chris BuckleyThe Valley’s longest standing state lawmaker, Peter J. Daley touts more than three decades of achievements in seeking re-election to the 49th Legislative District. His …
CAHS announces 2015 spring musical
By Mark HofmannThe creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and altogether “ooky” Addams Family will be the 24th musical for Connellsville Area High School in March. “As I looked …
More than 100 attend preview of video project ‘Faces and Voices of Connellsville’ at library
By Marilyn ForbesThe 32 people from Connellsville and the surrounding areas who were interviewed for the “Faces and Voices of Connellsville” project came from all walks of …
2 Fayette commissioners indicate plan to oust chairman
By Liz ZembaThe fallout from scrapped plans to build a $32 million prison in Fayette County could cost its strongest proponent his leadership post. The board of commissioners in Fayette County will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday to nominate …
Wrongful death lawsuit in Fayette County fatal shooting cites access to guns
By Liz ZembaA wrongful death lawsuit filed in Fayette County claims that the mother of a teenager accused in the fatal shooting of a Connellsville man let her children have unsupervised access to loaded firearms. William Oburn Little IV, 22, died Jan. …
Florida man warns Connellsville junior high schoolers about smoking dangers
By Mark HofmannA Florida man visited Connellsville Area Junior High on Tuesday to tell a personal story and warn students about tobacco use. Bill Cousins of Ocala, …
Connellsville mayor says city must cut spending, reduce debt as budget process begins
By Mark HofmannConnellsville City Council will be faced with a challenge as it meets for its first budget planning session on Thursday — to find a way to cut expenses and to get out of debt. Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. …
32nd District seat in Pa. perceived as pivotal for chamber control
By Kari AndrenExperts say the nearly $2 million spent by candidates in a bitterly fought state Senate race centered in Fayette and Somerset counties is off the …
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