Uniontown woman’s WAC service helped her meet life’s many challenges

Laura Szepesi — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:21:01 EST

By Laura Szepesi
Leona Gilland Martin was living proof of the old saying that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Short, slim and quiet, she seemed ...

Commandments statue objectors can remain anonymous

Renatta Signorini — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:01:04 EST

By Renatta Signorini, Tribune-Review
Connellsville area residents seeking to have a Ten Commandments monument removed from school grounds can proceed anonymously, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge ...

Judge agrees to step aside in death penalty proceeding

Mary Pickels — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:01:07 EST

By Mary Pickels, Tribune-Review
A Fayette County judge on Friday agreed to recuse herself from a hearing regarding a death penalty homicide case. Judge Nancy Vernon agreed to the ...

WWII veteran to share military story on cable TV series

Karl Polacek — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:21:00 EST

By Karl Polacek, Daily Courier
For Peter Porreca of Uniontown, his military service in World War II was in Europe, where he led a charmed life, suffering only a noncombat ...

Memorial Day events set in Westmoreland, Fayette

Tribune-Review — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:01:09 EST

By Tribune-Review
These Memorial Day observances have been planned throughout the region: Sunday Alverton: A service will begin at 2 p.m. in Alverton Cemetery. Monessen: A program ...

World War II experiences set tone for today’s female troops

Laura Szepesi — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:21:00 EST

By Laura Szepesi
Millions of Americans are familiar with the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter, the scarf-clad symbol of World War II “We Can Do It!” patriotism. ...

Gold Star mother supports military’s role

Karl Polacek — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:21:00 EST

By Karl Polacek, Daily Courier
Debbie Hall had two children in the military in 2003, so she was not sure what kind of news awaited her when she was called ...

Connellsville Garden Club celebrates 40 years

Nancy Henry — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:01:12 EST

By Nancy Henry, Daily Courier
The Connellsville community can visibly see the efforts of the Connellsville Area Garden Club when it hosts the annual Geranium Festival. But the club, which ...

Symposium details good things happening for Connellsville

Marilyn Forbes — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:01:10 EST

By Marilyn Forbes, Daily Courier
Connellsville Mayor Charles Matthews told those attending the fourth annual Yough Country Symposium on Friday that Connellsville was a “city with a bright future ahead.” ...

Connellsville woman charged in stabbing

Mark Hofmann — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:01:08 EST

By Mark Hofmann, Daily Courier
Charges have been filed against a Connellsville woman after she was accused of stabbing a man in the leg. Connellsville police charged Carla Jean Weimer, ...

Tri-Town Historical Society makes plans for homecoming

Tribune-Review — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:01:09 EST

By Tribune-Review
The Tri-Town Area Historical Society’s annual homecoming celebration is on its way. A lot of folks know that the event actually begins on Thursday with ...

Historic Mon ferryboat might be making last trip between Fayette, Washington

Liz Zemba — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:01:06 EST

By Liz Zemba, Tribune-Review
A 200-year-old ferryboat that crisscrosses the Monongahela River may soon make its last trip between Fayette and Washington counties. Fayette County commissioners on Thursday voted ...

Fay-West communities to observe Memorial Day

Marilyn Forbes — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:31:01 EST

By Marilyn Forbes, Daily Courier
Memorial Day will be observed during programs in Mt. Pleasant, Scottdale, Everson, Norvelt and Donegal. Everson’s program kicks off at 9 a.m. Monday with a ...

Connellsville’s Memorial Day features wreath toss, recitation of Gettysburg Address

Nancy Henry — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:31:02 EST

By Nancy Henry, Daily Courier
Connellsville will observe Memorial Day with a parade and programs, including the recitation of the Gettysburg Address to mark the 150th anniversary of the battle. ...

Stretch of Route 43 in North Union dedicated to veterans

Karl Polacek — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:31:02 EST

By Karl Polacek, Daily Courier
The sign reads “POW/MIA/KIA Memorial Highway.” For the family of the late Bill Shanaberger, and for his friends among the members of Vietnam Veterans Incorporated, ...

Dunbar, Vanderbilt plan Monday services

Daily Courier — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:31:01 EST

By Daily Courier
The communities of Dunbar and Vanderbilt will mark Memorial Day with events. Dunbar The Dunbar American Legion Hughes Post 146 will host the annual Memorial ...