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Pa. woman sentenced for child-torture tales on Web
A western Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to probation and house arrest for posting graphic fictional stories about the torture and sexual abuse of children on the Web.
6 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Donora author gets house arrest for child rape stories
A federal judge today sentenced a Washington County woman to probation and house arrest for posting sexually explicit stories about children being kidnapped, raped and murdered on the Internet.
Donora Rotary's meager fare only meal for many
As members of the Rotary Club sat down for their weekly luncheon Tuesday, they were not offered fried chicken or stuffed cabbage or pizza.
Officials identify Mon River drowning victim
The Washington County Coroner's Office has released the name of the 12-year-old boy who drowned Sunday evening in the Monongahela River.
Family Devastated By Donora Boy's Drowning
A 12-year-old boy from Donora died after he drowned in the Monongahela River. Family members were shocked and grief-stricken when they learned the news.
Boy Drowns In Mon River Near Webster Boat Club
Officials say a boy has died after he slipped under the waters of the Monongahela River today near a boat club in Westmoreland County.
Donora boy drowns in Mon River
A Donora boy who was swimming in the Mononghela River with friends drowned Sunday.
Women's support network faces start-up challenge
Less than a month ago, Wendy Maletta was hoping to secure a location for a Dress for Success branch in Washington.
Police seek Donora man in gang-related shooting
A probation officer escorted Donora police last week to John Duchi's residence to question him about a gang-related shooting.
At 85 years old, Susan Hunter of Donora sometimes thinks she's ready to let her rocking chair take over.
Donora man gets 15-year jail term
Andrew Hampton, of Donora, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in federal court for his conviction of violating federal firearms laws.
Donora, Monessen gunplay growing
Police from the borough as well as the City of Monessen have been dealing with an increasing number of shooting incidents recently as teens from the two communities have been involved in an ongoing feud.
At 85 years old, Susan Hunter of Donora sometimes thinks she's ready to let her rocking chair take over.
State Police Conduct Home Bust In Washington County
State police from the Belle Vernon Vice Squad conducted a bust along North 3rd Street in Donora, Washington County overnight.
Texas company eyes Donora mill site
A Texas chemical company serving the area's natural gas well industry will be opening a regional office building and transfer station on part of the site once occupied by U.S. Steel's Donora works.
Darlene Pennline's mother gathered all documents linking their family to the Socialist Party and tossed them into the flames of a coal furnace in the 1950s.
Authority OKs Head Start expansion
The Washington County Redevelopment Authority board dealt with two projects in Canonsburg Friday at its meeting at Southpointe.
Washington County Community Foundation has announced the creation of the James H. McCune Acorn Society Award in honor of its founding chairman of the board, James H. McCune.
Construction on 16 area bridges to begin next year
The 2009 construction season promises to be a busy one, as more than a dozen bridges of varying sizes in Washington and Greene counties are slated for replacement.