Farmington News

With no discussion, and not even mentioning the fact, the North Clarion school board June 15 voted to hold property taxes for 2009-10 at the same level as 2008-09. District superintendent David Stake simply asked the board to 'approve the millage rate for 2009-2010.' And board members did -- unanimously.

A 22-year-old Castle Shannon man who worked with Cub Scouts at a local summer camp is facing charges of possessing child porn.

A posh western Pennsylvania resort that has hosted former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will accommodate at least some of the 19 world leaders who will attend the G-20 economic summit.

A luxury resort in Fayette County will host some of the world leaders who will attend the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh in the fall.

Mary Pickels can be reached via e-mail or at 724-836-5401. Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation Friday announced that riders on its Connellsville/Uniontown route will be able to travel as far as the Countryside Plaza near Mt.

At first, Uniontown resident Jim Campbell merely observed blacksmithing. Now, Campbell is a nationally recognized teacher.

Even on the Iraqi road Dave Wieger was traveling moments before he died, the North Huntingdon native had his squad mates howling.

FARMINGTON a ' The details of the encounter are still debated. Young George Washington was in the secluded glen at sunrise on that May morning 255 years ago.

Date: May 22, 2009 Contact: Brian Reedy , 724-329-5811 Contact: Jane Clark , 724-329-8124 Contact: MJ McFadden , 725-329-5805 -Geology and the French and Indian War FARMINGTON, Pa., - Historic detachments of French Marines and Colonial British troops will set up camp in the Great Meadows at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday, May 30 ...

Relaxing evenings can be spent by the fire pit with family and friends, drinking a glass of wine, chatting over the crackling fire or even roasting marshmallows for a delicious s?more snack.

Next weekend, Fayette County and communities along the National Road will celebrate their heritage.

Nearly 90 works of art will be on display when the Uniontown Art Club's Regional Juried Fine Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale opens to the public today.

Investigators in Somerset County are looking into a deadly fire in Addison Township.

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is considering whether to apply again for a slots casino license, now that state regulators have relaxed some requirements and re-opened the application process.

A man was hospitalized Monday after he was attacked by a cow that had just given birth.

Caving enthusiasts all over the Northeast are being asked to step aside from spelunking in the hopes of saving bats.

A bogus e-mail generated interest Tuesday over First National Bank of Pennsylvania employees meeting at a luxury western Pennsylvania resort.

Harassment. According to City of Warren police, a citation was filed Monday charging Justin L. Morely, 25, of 1927 PA Ave.

Two black males allegedly cut off a vehicle in Wharton Township, put a gun to the driver's neck and demanded money, said state police in Uniontown.

A 'little leak' in a municipal water tank puts out more water than an average household leak.