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- [31-05-2012] Flamboyant serpent-handling pastor dies from rattlesnake bite
A West Virginia pastor who wanted to keep the practice of handling snakes during church services alive and was well-known for his flamboyant talents died after being bitten by a rattlesnake. The Washington Post Magazine profiled... - [31-05-2012] Washington school bus driver waives hearings on 2 DUIs
A school bus driver in Washington, Pa., waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges he drove the bus while drunk and then did the same thing in his own car.... - [31-05-2012] Feds' low-cost bus crackdown includes Georgia
WASHINGTON – The federal government on Thursday shut down two bus companies that operate in Georgia for safety violations that it said constitute an “immediate hazard” for travelers.... - [31-05-2012] Washington school bus driver accused of DUI to stand trial
A local school bus driver accused of driving drunk with kids on board will stand trial. Police said Miguel Rivera was driving students from Washington Park Elementary School when he was pulled over by officers in March. Investigators... - [31-05-2012] Stow Army veteran with four tours of duty dies after flu-like symptoms
STOW: The scene played out as if it were written in Hollywood.Sarah Razzaia was inside a restaurant near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Wash. Jason Joseph Vargo, a soldier, was just home from his second tour in Iraq.They wound up at... - [31-05-2012] Area speller advances to semifinals of national bee
Sunny Levine’s bid to capture the title of top speller in the nation has survived the preliminary rounds.She successfully spelled two words Wednesday. In combination with her written test score from Tuesday, Sunny advances with 49... - [30-05-2012] Burgettstown woman intentionally hit man 3 times with car, police say
A Burgettstown woman has been jailed on charges she hit a man with her car three times during an argument. State police said the incident occurred about 11:30 p.m. Monday when Tracy Domick, 37, drove her car onto the sidewalk to hit Paul... - [30-05-2012] Key dates in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case
A chronological look at the case against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, based on a grand jury report in Pennsylvania state court. Some key dates in Penn State football history are included. Sandusky has been... - [29-05-2012] Union Twp. woman, 75, dragged by car in purse-snatching
Police said they're searching for a couple in a car who dragged a 75-year-old woman several feet in a drive-by purse-snatching near a Union Township convenience store. Southwest Regional Police in Washington County said Joyce... - [29-05-2012] Goodyear teen prepares for Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Goodyear teen Sumaita Mulk likes words.... - [29-05-2012] Sunny spells spelling bee success
MEDINA: The national spotlight is old hat for Medina’s Sunny Levine.The 13-year-old student at Medina’s Claggett Middle School will make her third appearance Wednesday at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington.Sunny... - [29-05-2012] Residential building code in Ohio gets huge update
After years of debate and intense lobbying, Ohio has adopted a new residential building code.The code will require new homes to be more energy-efficient, come with carbon-monoxide detectors and be tested for air leaks.“Ohio’s... - [27-05-2012] Barberton native rides solo across country to raise money for veterans as he re-enters service
Rich Blake had just finished an all-night bike ride of 120 miles, winding up in Fargo, N.D.Blake, a Barberton native and Iraq war veteran, has been putting a lot of miles on his mountain bike lately — with many days taking a toll... - [26-05-2012] Police ID suspected gunman in shooting outside Washington bar
Police have identified a suspected gunman in the shooting death of a man near a bar in Washington.... - [25-05-2012] Sandusky charity to shut down, transfer programs
The charity for troubled youths started by Jerry Sandusky more than three decades ago — and through which the retired Penn State assistant football coach met the boys he is charged with sexually abusing — said Friday it... - [25-05-2012] Congressional scores show polar shift
WASHINGTON - Less than an hour before a recent Senate vote on student loan subsidies, an influential free-market advocacy group emailed a “key vote alert” to congressional aides, reporters and other interested folks:... - [25-05-2012] Congressional scores show polar shift
WASHINGTON - Less than an hour before a recent Senate vote on student loan subsidies, an influential free-market advocacy group emailed a “key vote alert” to congressional aides, reporters and other interested folks:... - [24-05-2012] 23-year-old New York native shot to death in Washington County
Washington police are investigating a deadly shooting early Thursday morning. Police said 23-year-old Rensfield Jarvis, of New York, was found shot to death on Ewing Street around 12:30 a.m. Investigators said Rensfield... - [24-05-2012] Man shot and killed outside city of Washington bar
Police are investigating the shooting death of a man near a bar in the city of Washington.... - [24-05-2012] I-285 reopens after hazmat incident
A truck leaking chemicals onto the pavement shut down all southbound lanes of I-285 near Washington Road at the height of the Wednesday afternoon rush hour.... - [24-05-2012] I-285 reopens after hazmat incident
A truck leaking chemicals onto the pavement shut down all southbound lanes of I-285 near Washington Road at the height of the Wednesday afternoon rush hour.... - [24-05-2012] Hazmat incident shuts down I-285
A truck leaking hazardous chemicals onto the pavement shut down all southbound lanes of I-285 near Washington Road at the height of the Wednesday afternoon rush hour.... - [24-05-2012] Hazmat incident shuts down I-285
A truck leaking hazardous chemicals onto the pavement shut down all southbound lanes of I-285 near Washington Road at the height of the Wednesday afternoon rush hour.... - [23-05-2012] Water main break in Washington Co. may take several hours to repair
Repair crews are working to fix a water main that broke early Wednesday morning in Washington County. Water crews said the break happened about 3:30 a.m on McCain and Charleroi streets. Officials said a 16-inch line broke and there is... - [23-05-2012] CYS accused of failing to protect children
The Washington County Children and Youth Services agency is accused of ignoring its duty to protect children.... - [23-05-2012] Woman drives off with repo man on hood of car in Washington
Police are investigating a hit-and-run Tuesday involving a repo man in Washington. Officials said a repo man, whose name has not been released, parked his truck on Fayette Street to repossess a car. A woman then jumped in the car... - [22-05-2012] Rescue crews recover body from Mount Washington crevasse
Authorities have not been able to reach a Boston man who fell into a deep crevasse on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.... - [22-05-2012] Obama leads Georgia fundraising
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama once again collected more money from Georgians in April, but the gap with Republican challenger Mitt Romney is closing.... - [22-05-2012] Ex-Rutgers student gets 30 days for bullying gay roommate
A New Jersey judge on Monday sentenced Dharun Ravi to 30 days in jail for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, Tyler Clementi, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge in... - [22-05-2012] Ex-Rutgers student gets 30 days for bullying gay roommate
A New Jersey judge on Monday sentenced Dharun Ravi to 30 days in jail for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, Tyler Clementi, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge in... - [21-05-2012] Deportation, 10 years in prison possible for convicted ex-Rutgers student
Dharun Ravi could face 10 years in prison and be deported to his native India when he is sentenced Monday for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George... - [21-05-2012] Deportation, 10 years in prison possible for convicted ex-Rutgers student
Dharun Ravi could face 10 years in prison and be deported to his native India when he is sentenced Monday for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George... - [20-05-2012] Free dinners welcome bikers to Tolleson
Wednesday, hundreds of motorcyclists on their way to Washington D.C. in honor of military veterans stopped in Tolleson for an overnight rest and a bite to eat.... - [19-05-2012] Gamblers can ban themselves from Ohio casinos
Even before the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland opened, Justin Gale knew he never wanted to step inside.Not because he’s opposed to casino gaming, but because he’s a compulsive gambler who can’t control his addiction.So... - [19-05-2012] Phoenix hearing to focus on drugs at border
WASHINGTON - A congressional panel will meet Monday in Phoenix to talk about ways to improve information-sharing among government agencies to thwart the flow of illicit drugs from Mexico into Arizona.... - [19-05-2012] Target 11 investigates bogus money order schemes
Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor shows us how a Washington County woman was swindled out of nearly $5,000. "They would email me back immediately and say, 'Wow, this is one of the best mystery shoppers we've ever... - [18-05-2012] Andrew McCutchen does it again
Andrew McCutchen continues to torture the Washington Nationals, hitting two more home runs in support of a strong start by James McDonald on Thursday night.... - [18-05-2012] As postal closings advance, Georgia impacted
WASHINGTON - The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan to close nearly 250 mail processing centers, saying Thursday it cannot wait as Congress remains deadlocked on how to... - [18-05-2012] As postal closings advance, Georgia impacted
WASHINGTON - The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan to close nearly 250 mail processing centers, saying Thursday it cannot wait as Congress remains deadlocked on how to... - [18-05-2012] Target 11: Allegheny Co. has given out 2nd most texting while driving citations
Target 11 obtained brand new numbers for texting while driving citations and discovered Allegheny County is nearly leading the state with citations. The ban took effect two months ago and in that time, police have stop 236 drivers... - [18-05-2012] Census shows whites lose US majority among babies
WASHINGTON - For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing.... - [17-05-2012] Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births
WASHINGTON - For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing.... - [17-05-2012] 10 people escape burning Washington County home
Ten people escaped a burning home in Washington County early Thursday morning. Investigators said the blaze started in a home on Washington Avenue in Charleroi around 1:30 a.m. A neighbor said he could see the flames coming from... - [17-05-2012] Overnight apartment fire seriously damages Charleroi apartment building
Fire broke out inside a Washington County apartment building overnight Thursday.... - [16-05-2012] Powerful prescription drug Opana becoming new drug of choice
A new prescription drug addiction is on the rise in Western Pennsylvania, and doctors said it is starting to replace Oxycontin as the drug of choice in the city and surburbs. A Washington County doctor was charged this year with... - [16-05-2012] Months after fire Sarris Candy to host grand reopening
A ceremony is in the works for the grand reopening of a popular Washington County candy store. Related story: Chocolate production resumes after fire at Sarris Candy Gallery: Fire rips through Sarris Candy in Washington County Fire... - [16-05-2012] Trial dates set for mother, co-defendant in drug-related death of toddler
Separate trial dates have been set for the mother and one of her co-defendants, both of whom are accused of murder in the drug-related death of 17-month-old Patrick Nicholas Lerch. The child’s mother, Heather M. Lerch, 20, is... - [16-05-2012] Long life of Medina tree comes to close
MEDINA: The big tree came down, piece by piece, on Tuesday. Its slow demise was a family tragedy for Amy Barnes and her four children.The tree had to come down because one of its two main trunks was rotted — leaving the giant tree... - [16-05-2012] Bayer says Mount Washington sign in need of makeover
After more than seven decades overlooking Pittsburgh from high atop Mount Washington, Bayer Corp. says it's time for the electronic sign bearing its name to get a makeover.... - [16-05-2012] Pirates' excellent pitching carrying team early in season
The Pirates are currently last in nearly every offensive category in Major League Baseball, but the Pirates’ pitching staff has kept the team around the .500 mark all season long. "I couldn't be more pleased with the... - [16-05-2012] 9 crashes in 24-hour span in Cecil Township alert officials
A series of crashes on two Washington County Roads in a short amount of time has authorities concerned. Officials said nine accidents were reported in a 24-hour period Sunday in Cecil Township. Four of the accidents were on Muse Bishop Road... - [16-05-2012] JPMorgan Chase CEO Dimon survives votes on pay, chairmanship
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase survived a shareholder push Tuesday to strip him of the title of chairman of the board, five days after he disclosed a $2 billion trading loss by the bank. CEO Jamie Dimon also won a shareholder endorsement of... - [15-05-2012] Parents outraged by proposed dress code changes in Washington School District
A proposed dress code got a failing grade with some parents at a meeting in Washington County Monday night. A revised dress code policy in the Washington School District would make jeans and sweatpants off limits. The policy would... - [15-05-2012] Target 11 investigates high radon levels
A Target 11 investigation has uncovered thousands of homes filled with unsafe levels of a gas that causes cancer. We're talking about radon, a colorless, odorless radioactive gas. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor... - [14-05-2012] Woman accused of abusing boyfriend’s 7-year-old daughter in Monongahela
A Washington County woman is accused of abusing her boyfriend’s 7-year-old daughter. Police said Laura Laughland was charged Sunday night after being accused of throwing the girl across a room inside her boyfriend’s Chess... - [14-05-2012] Washington School District considering dress code changes
Students in the Washington School District could be looking for new wardrobes when they do their back-to-school shopping.... - [14-05-2012] Medal of Honor coming to family of Washington County soldier
President Barack Obama will present the nation's highest military decoration to the family of Spc. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., of Washington County, who was killed while protecting his comrades from an ambush during the Vietnam War.... - [13-05-2012] Army 2nd Lt. David Rylander called selfless, humble servant at funeral
While having breakfast with a pastor from his church before he left for Afghanistan, Army 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander gave clear directions for what he wanted to happen if he should die in battle.“Preach about Jesus,”... - [13-05-2012] Celebrations — May 13
CommunityMark Krohn is this year’s recipient of the Leadership Akron Alumni Association’s Distinguished Leader Award. The award recognizes his efforts to advance the mission of the Akron Rotary Camp. He is a partner in... - [13-05-2012] Local birth moms unite day before Mother’s Day; network group offers support, helps reunite families
After a life of pain and regret over giving her baby up for adoption in 1968, April Martin hoped for healing as she attended a Birthmother’s Day ceremony three years ago.The event, sponsored by Adoption Network Cleveland each... - [12-05-2012] Local birth moms celebrate day before Mother’s Day; network group offers support, helps reunite families
After a life of pain and regret over giving her baby up for adoption in 1968, April Martin hoped for healing as she attended a Birthmother’s Day ceremony three years ago.The event, sponsored by Adoption Network Cleveland each... - [12-05-2012] Indian court overturns Washington Co. teen's murder conviction
An appeals court in India overturns the conviction of Joncarlo Patton, who had been accused of killing mother Cindy Iannarelli, of Cecil Township, while on vacation. The teen is now with U.S. Embassy officials.... - [12-05-2012] Indian court overturns Washington Co. teen's murder conviction
An Indian appeals court on Friday overturned the conviction of a Washington County teenager who had been accused of killing his mother while on vacation in Western India, according to the Press Trust of India news agency.... - [11-05-2012] 3 killed in head-on crash in Smith Township
Officials said three people were killed Friday morning in a head-on car crash in Smith Township. According to police, the two-car accident happened around 8 a.m. on Joffre-Bulger Road in Washington County. Emergency crews said the road... - [11-05-2012] Three killed in Washington County head-on crash
Investigators were at the scene of a fatal accident along Joffre Bulger Road in Burgettstown, Washington County.... - [11-05-2012] Falls stands by its marriage definition
CUYAHOGA FALLS: There will be no change to what defines a married couple in the membership rates offered at the Falls Natatorium.The city’s Park and Recreation Board had two opportunities Thursday night to amend the spousal rate... - [11-05-2012] Southwest Regional Police Department uses Facebook to catch suspects
Officials said they have proof that turning to social media to catch suspects is working. Southwest Regional Police Chief John Hartman said his department has made arrests in three drug cases in the past week, all thanks to Facebook. With... - [11-05-2012] Gov't has 1st monthly budget surplus since '08
For the first time in more than three years, Washington took in more money than it paid out last month.... - [11-05-2012] Gov't has 1st monthly budget surplus since '08
For the first time in more than three years, Washington took in more money than it paid out last month.... - [10-05-2012] Crews work to free man trapped in Westmoreland Co. excavation site
Crews are working to free a man who is trapped at an excavation site in Westmoreland County. The rescue is happening on Old Greensburg Road in Washington Township. There is no word on if the man is hurt and how serious his... - [10-05-2012] Standoff with suspected home invader shuts down several Canonsburg roads
A police standoff in Washington County early Thursday morning prompted surrounding roads to be shut down for several hours. Investigators said around 3:30 a.m. three men tried breaking into a home along South Central Avenue in... - [09-05-2012] Barajas' homer lifts Pirates past Nationals
Rod Barajas hits a two-run homer off Washington closer Henry Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory.... - [09-05-2012] School van rolls with California Area students, grandmother
A good Samaritan helps two young girls and their grandmother, who was driving a school van that hit a tree and rolled over in Washington County.... - [08-05-2012] Sisters, bus driver hospitalized after school bus crash in Washington Co.
Two students and an adult were taken to local hospitals after a school bus accident in Washington County Tuesday morning. Police said the accident happened around 8 a.m. on Honor Street in Long Branch Borough. Officials said... - [08-05-2012] School van rolls with California Area students
Two young children and the driver -- their grandmother -- are taken to hospitals after their school van crashes and rolls over in Washington County.... - [08-05-2012] Heavy showers complicate morning commute, cause flooding
Heavy rain showers Tuesday morning caused traffic backups throughout the Pittsburgh-area. Channel 11 chief meteorologist Stephen Cropper said a second band of showers and storms developed early Tuesday morning and moved across... - [08-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 7
AKRONPostal resolutionAKRON: The Akron City Council approved a resolution Monday urging the U.S. Postal Service to hold off on closing distribution centers, including the one in Akron, until Congress decides on legislation that would... - [08-05-2012] Pitt. student to bike 3,900 miles on Journey of Hope
A University of Pittsburgh student is preparing to ride his bicycle from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. to raise money for the less fortunate.... - [08-05-2012] Improved Pirates pitching staff racking up strikeouts
The Pittsburgh Pirates are building a pitching staff that's starting to channel its inner Nolan Ryan. A year after finishing 28th in strikeouts last season, the Pirates are now 14th in strikeouts per nine innings thanks in large part to... - [07-05-2012] Steelers wrap-up 2012 rookie orientation minicamp
The Steelers wrapped up their 2012 rookie orientation and minicamp on Sunday. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the weekend was a critical one for the 40 players that attended. "We are helping them develop skill that they're... - [06-05-2012] Steelers sign fourth-round pick Alameda Ta’amu
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed their fourth-round draft pick from the 2012 NFL Draft, nose tackle Alameda Ta’amu. Financial terms of the four-year deal were not disclosed. Ta’amu (6-2, 348), who was the 109th overall... - [06-05-2012] Celebrations - May 6
EducationAbigail Dilullo, a 2009 graduate of Firestone High School in Akron, is one of 33 students to receive a $2,500 Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship from Ohio State University. Dilullo is a junior majoring in international studies and... - [05-05-2012] Chambliss' war zone visit cut short by threats
WASHINGTON -- An overseas trip by Congress’ intelligence chiefs -- including Georgia Republican Sen.... - [05-05-2012] Farm bill pits South against Midwest
WASHINGTON -- Tim Burch’s family farm in southwest Georgia has been buoyed by federal farm subsidies in years when cotton and peanut prices have plummeted.... - [05-05-2012] Romney, Santorum meet in Pittsburgh to discuss Republican Party
Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney met with former rival Rick Santorum Friday morning in Pittsburgh. Friday's meeting on Mt. Washington came nearly a month after the former Pennsylvania senator left the race,... - [03-05-2012] Convicted sex offender arrested in Rostraver after failing to re-register address
A convicted sex offender was arrested Thursday after failing to re-register his address. Target 11 investigator Rick Earle found out that Jonathan Sabo moved 10 miles away, from Long Branch in Washington County to Rostraver in... - [03-05-2012] Grandkids inspire ironman worker to reach 2,000th consecutive day on job
Pittsburgh is honoring Howard Todd, who's on the job in Mount Washington for a 2,000th straight day. Inspired by his grandkids, he starts his muggy May morning at the coffee shop before jumping next door to serve cool treats at the ice... - [03-05-2012] South Strabane dad finds turtle with son's initials from 1965
A Washington County man says he's found a turtle his son befriended back in 1965 -- complete with the initials the boy carved in the shell 47 years ago.... - [03-05-2012] Trial ordered in 2009 double slaying outside Washington bar
A man has been ordered to stand trial in the shooting deaths of two men outside a Washington bar two years ago. Officials said a district judge ordered 23-year-old Gregory Avery Jr. of Washington held for court on all charges... - [03-05-2012] Trial ordered in double slaying outside bar
A second suspect is ordered to stand trial in the shooting deaths of two men outside the Cabaret West bar in Washington, Pa.... - [02-05-2012] Authorities, family members search for missing Canonsburg woman
Authorities are searching for a missing Washington County woman who was last seen on Saturday. Officials said Jane Hickerson, 43, of Canonsburg, has type 1 diabetes and underwent a double organ transplant last year. Hickerson’s... - [02-05-2012] Washington High senior suspended for altering student records
Just weeks before graduation, a Washington High School senior is in hot water for reportedly altering school records for fellow students in exchange for money.... - [02-05-2012] Washington High senior suspended for altering student records
Just weeks before graduation, a Washington High School senior is in hot water for reportedly altering school records for fellow students in exchange for money.... - [02-05-2012] Wadsworth elementary principal wins state award
WADSWORTH: As if welcoming a rock star, students at Overlook Elementary screamed and applauded Principal Erin Simpson after they learned she won an award declaring her the best principal in the state.The Ohio Association of Elementary...
