Local News in Donora, Pennsylvania

Fuller credits Donora for his hard work ethic
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:05:53 -0800

Donora native Jeffrey M. Fuller, 50, is the newly appointed executive director for U.S. Customs and Border Protection , Office of Training and Development.

Topless woman disrupts early rush hour traffic
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:49:49 -0800

A topless woman walking along a busy downtown street in a Western Pennsylvania town brought traffic to a screeching halt Monday. Monongahela police Chief Brian Tempest told The Valley Independent of Monessen that cops were called to West Main Street about 3 p.m. after motorists saw the woman dressed only in her panties.

Topless woman stops traffic, throws shoes in Western Pa.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:17:54 -0800

MONONGAHELA, Pa. (AP) - Police say a woman who stopped traffic in a western Pennsylvania city when she strode topless down the street and threw her shoes at a car could face criminal charges.But, for now, Monongahela police Chief Brian

Topless woman stops traffic, throws shoes
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:03:08 -0800

MONONGAHELA, Pa. -- Police say a woman who stopped traffic in a western Pennsylvania city when she strode topless down the street and threw her shoes at a car could face criminal charges.

Topless woman stops traffic, throws shoes at car in western Pennsylvania, police say
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:55:06 -0800

MONONGAHELA, Pa. — Police say a woman who stopped traffic in a western Pennsylvania city when she strode topless down the street and threw her shoes at a car could face criminal charges.

Topless woman stops traffic, streaks down middle of road
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:33:53 -0800

MONONGAHELA, Pa. (AP) — Police say a woman who stopped traffic in a western Pennsylvania city when she strode topless down the street and threw her shoes at a car could face criminal charges. But, for now, Monongahela police Chief Brian Tempest says the woman from nearby Donora undergoing a mental health evaluation and treatment stemming from the incident shortly after 3 p.m. Monday. That's why ...

Catholic schools nationwide are dedicated to lending a helping hand
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:28:49 -0800

Area schools, such as Good Shepherd Catholic School in Braddock, are taking part in Catholic Schools Week, an attempt by the church to help those in the community that need it.

Thomas Vitale receives Navy medal for 1943 sea rescue
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:17:18 -0800

The passing of 69 years has faded most of his memories. But when asked what he remembers of that night, Feb. 3, 1943, aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Comanche in the icy water of the North Atlantic, Thomas A. Vitale has the answer ready.

Porky Chedwick to make appearance at Stockdale dance
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:00:00 -0800

The Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring another in a series of All Oldies, Only Oldies dance to be held March 31 at the Stockdale Fire Hall, featuring longtime area disc jockey and local radio legend Porky Chedwick.

Ringgold, Elizabeth Forward grads wrestle in college starting lineups
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:00:00 -0800

Ringgold graduate Fred Garcia is enjoying a fine season for Lock Haven University's wrestling team and Elizabeth Forward graduate Josh Etzel has become one of Washington & Jefferson's top wrestlers.