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Washington County man fights insurance company over partial house collapse
CARROLL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- After years of renovations, a Washington County family said they were on their last project in their home when the worst thing imaginable happened. The Camerons said their home on Fourth Avenue in Carroll Township partially collapsed, forcing them out of it."It's hard to look at it. Yeah, it's going to be hard. You know, every time I think about when I got to start tearing it down, it's going to be hard," said homeowner Rick Cameron.Over the last three years, Cameron said he's spent tens of thousands of dollars on renovations, including a new...
Monessen community steps up to help veterans restore tank memorial
MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Before coming to Monessen, the city's M4 Sherman tank was likely traversing the battlefields of Europe and Asia, helping the U.S. fight in both World War II and the Korean War.Since 1959 however, the tank's only mission has been to stand sentry in Monessen City Park and after more than 60 years of standing guard on the park's hillside, the tank was starting to show its age, with fading and peeling paint, along with visible rust and wear.That's when retired Air Force veteran Ron Chromulak of Monessen jumped into action, emailing local companies and groups, asking...
Shepherdstown Pike farm in Sharpsburg preserved, brings total preserved by County to over 40,000 acres
22 August 2024- The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on August 16, 2024, a 267.138-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement that was sold on...
Train, auto arteries play central role in Youngwood's 125-year history
During much of the 20th century, most Youngwood residents worked either for the Pennsylvania Railroad, which gave rise to the town, or the Robertshaw thermostat plant. Native resident Eleanor Hamrock’s family was represented in both camps. Her father, Joseph Hamrock, was a railroad engineer while she and her three...
Prosecutors won’t drop felony charge in case involving old dog’s oozing 10-inch tumor
A Westmoreland County judge Friday questioned a continued push by prosecutors to seek a jail sentence for a North Belle Vernon man charged with failing to get lifesaving medical care for his aging dog. The case against Dan Karbowsky, 55, has languished for more than two years and appears headed...
Manor mayor resigns, encourages borough to make changes
Ed Malinoski resigned as mayor of Manor Borough this week, citing a lack of support for his agenda. Malinoski, a Republican, was appointed to the post during a tumultuous council meeting in June 2022. He then ran for the office in 2023, securing a two-year term with nearly 700 votes.
MASD Board Accepts Superintendent’s Resignation
Public, residents express frustration during meeting. Tia Wanzo was sworn in as McKeesport Area School District’s superintendent in 2022 by Magisterial District Judge Eugene Riazzi. Wanzo has resigned effective Nov. 13, the district’s solicitor announced last night. (McKeesport Area School District photo) After a contentious meeting marked by...
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