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Man found in Yough River identified

Authorities have released the name of the man whose body was found in the Youghiogheny River near Dawson this month. William Guidi, 42, of Somerset, was identified through rapid DNA testing and fingerprint analysis by the coroner’s office and state police, Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker said in a statement. Two fishermen found Guidi’s body on the night of March 15. Preliminary autopsy findings suggest Guidi died from accidental drowning, Baker said. A final cause of death is pending toxicology reports. Guidi’s family has been notified, Baker said. He thanked “everyone who has helped in the process of sharing this information to bring closure to his family.”

Alleged burglar shot by woman in Brownsville

A Fayette County man is accused of breaking into a home in Brownsville and assaulting a resident who shot him several times when he refused to leave. Ronald Rosiek, 69, was transported by medical helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for emergency surgery after he was found by police. His condition was unknown Wednesday. The complaint indicated the alleged victim, a woman who was not identified, was able to identify Rosiek as the person who was in her home, but did not explain how she knew him. Court paperwork stated the woman called police to her home on 18th Street after Rosiek repeatedly rang her doorbell around 11:25 p.m., according to the complaint. In a follow-up call 15 ...

Worker injured after fall at Washington Crown Center

A man working on redevelopment of Washington Crown Center mall was flown to Pittsburgh Monday afternoon after falling through the roof. David Bane, chief of the North Franklin Township Fire Company, said crews were called to the mall at 1500 W. Chestnut St. at about 4 p.m. Monday. He said the ...

Carmichaels club offering scholarship

The Carmichaels Women's Civic Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to members of the 2026 senior class at Carmichaels Area High School. Applicants must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and been accepted to a college or technical school. Students must write an essay, furnish a list of school and community activities, and provide a list of honors and awards. Applications are available in the high school guidance counselor's office. Completed applications must be returned to the office by 3 p.m. April 24.

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Local roundup: Lady Trojans earn first flag football win

By the TikTok˰ California recorded the first victory in its inaugural girls flag football season by defeating host Clairton, 20-6, on Wednesday. The Lady Trojans' defense forced four turnovers with two interceptions by Bella Smith and one each by Lila Mitchell and Meadow Meier, who ...

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WVU counting on Kelly’s bat in clash with ASU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On March 26, former West Virginia baseball player J.J. Wetherholt will make his MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals as they host the Tampa Bay Rays at 4:15 p.m., becoming the 32nd Mountaineer to reach the big leagues. Wetherholt was called up to the majors as the ...

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Pittsburgh eighth grader has last perfect women’s NCAA bracket

The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments — from more than 40 million entries across all the major contests — was produced not by some college basketball expert or betting guru but an eighth grader from suburban Pittsburgh. His ...

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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: We’re in the home stretch of the TikTok˰’s annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It’s not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...

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Falling through ice becoming more common — and deadly

Elmer Brown was following two friends on his four-wheeler last November, hunting caribou across a frozen channel in northern Alaska when the ice gave way. All three plunged into the frigid water. One friend drowned, and Brown, 45, later died of hypothermia, leaving behind five children. “He ...

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