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Defense lawyer says a Jeannette man is being blamed for a key witness in a deadly overdose

The attorney for a man from Jeannette informed the jury that the prosecution is trying to find the guilty person for the sale of a lethal dose of heroin mixed with fentanyl to a Unity man who died of an overdose in 2021.

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Monessen pair charged in theft of credit cards while man was preaching at Smithton church

State police have arrested two residents of Monessen for stealing a man’s credit cards while he was preaching at a Smithton church.

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A man from Bovard said in court that he did not sexually assault anyone

A Bovard man denied allegations he repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl.

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Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is discussing whether the gun industry can be sued for the death of a boy in Mt. Pleasant

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday heard argument on whether a federal law that protects gun manufacturers from civil liability prohibits a Westmoreland County family from suing the company whose gun killed their teenage son.

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1 person injured in East Huntingdon accident along Route 31

A single individual was transported by medical helicopter to a hospital on Tuesday morning following a situation where a car seemingly drove through a yard and onto railroad tracks in East Huntingdon.

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Westmoreland flood damage may not be severe enough for disaster declaration

Despite the significant flood impact on Westmoreland County residents' basements, it may not meet the criteria for a disaster declaration, which would trigger government aid, a county official noted.

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A person from West Newton who received a new heart was recognized at a ceremony for Donate Life Month

Darcy Franicola, a resident of Madison, regularly volunteers to assist at the Madison Volunteer Fire Company. She stays active in her church, tends to her garden, and was able to take a vacation to Myrtle Beach in 2021.

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The community paid tribute to the victims of the Jeannette fire at a memorial service, describing it as 'meaningful, beautiful and significant'

At Word of Life Church in Hempfield on Friday, numerous individuals passed by bright floral arrangements and poster boards adorned with family photos.

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Franklin Regional is preparing to hold a public event focused on promoting good health and wellness

The Franklin Regional School District has a health services department. But when district officials began discussing ideas for a health and wellness fair, they decided to expand beyond the student body.

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High water makes the beginning of the trout season uncertain

It’s called “fishing” not “catching.” And that’s what anglers heading out for the state’s trout season opening day Saturday might be facing.

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