POLICE LOG

Donora

• Kenneth Simmons, 23, of California was charged with simple assault and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Saturday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Louis J. McQuillan is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8, and Simmons is being held in Washington County Prison unable to post a $10,000 bail.

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Nonprofit provides help in memory of Michael Shaffer

By SARAH PELLIS

December 28, 2024

Michael’s Ovation focuses on activities the 14-year-old Rostraver Township resident loved prior to his death in 2020. Be kind. Be a friend. Be aware. Make a difference. That’s the message that local n...

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YOUNG GREYHOUNDS FAN

December 28, 2024

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Dogs left in boxes outside White Oak Giant Eagle

By By PATRICK VARINE TribLive

December 28, 2024

They were taken to an animal shelter as police seek information about who abandoned them. Two miniature pinschers were at an animal shelter Friday after they were found in taped-up boxes left outside ...

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Superintendent refutes rumors of TB outbreak in Charleroi

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 28, 2024

Dr. Ed Zelich confirmed that Facebook posts about the disease are inaccurate. Rumors are once again circulating about the immigrant population in Charleroi. On Tuesday, Charleroi Area Superintendent D...

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Street department has opening in North Charleroi

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 28, 2024

Borough officials plan to start reviewing applications for the position in the middle of January. North Charleroi is looking to hire a full-time member for its street department for the new year. The ...

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State police release holiday accident report

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 28, 2024

There were close to 500 crashes in Pennsylvania from Dec. 24 to 26. State police reported 495 crashes and 138 DUI arrests throughout Pennsylvania during the Christmas holiday. In a report released Fri...