Daily Courier

Fire, police and medical personnel responded to a one-vehicle accident early this morning along South Pittsburgh Street. Full Story »

Snow White unionizes the Seven Dwarfs, and Little Red Riding Hood is an animal activist and vegetarian in a retelling of classic fairy tales at Frazier High School. Full Story »

The longtime right-hand man to Westmoreland County Sheriff Chris Scherer is poised to become interim sheriff next year. Full Story »

Parking tickets, especially $10 tickets, were the primary topic at Scottdale Borough Council's meeting Monday. Full Story »

Connellsville Area School Board members will consider borrowing up to $30 million for school renovation or construction. Full Story »

For the first time in its 11-year history, the Jacobs Creek Watershed Association has an executive director. Full Story »

A tall tree stands outside my kitchen window. Lleafless but not defeated, it quietly awaits winter's certain onslaught. Full Story »

Trinity Lutheran Church, 126 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville, hopes to provide Christmas gifts to children of low-income families living in the city. Parents or guardians wishing to receive gifts for their children are invited to come to the church between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. today to complete a registration form. Full Story »

Scottdale businesses don't have a lot more time if they want to take advantage of the Sign Incentive Program. Full Story »

The economy has hit everyone hard -- including our four-legged friends. Full Story »

A local filmmaker is gearing up for a new, locally shot production. Full Story »

Residents of Dawson will soon welcome their new code enforcement officer, Rita Borenstein. She formerly worked for the City of Connellsville. Borenstein takes a no-nonsense approach and is very dedicated to her new position. Area residents should take advantage of their spare time to put their properties in order. Clean up your yards, get rid of trash and unused vehicles which are unlicensed ... Full Story »

The Diamond Dolls at DanceWorks by Melanie is raising money to perform at the Orange Bowl's half-time. Full Story »

A Fayette County man has been found guilty of attempted homicide after a two-day trial. Full Story »

A few concerned citizens turned out for the first neighborhood watch meeting in Dawson Borough Thursday night. Full Story »

A new season of Bluegrass Jams at Greenwood Methodist Church will begin 6 p.m. Saturday. Full Story »

An electrical problem forced the evacuation of Connellsville Area High School Thursday afternoon. Full Story »

An auction and dinner will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m Saturday at St. John the Baptist School, South Broadway. A buffet, catered by Carson's, will be included. Cost is $12.50. Auction starts at 7 p.m. Full Story »

State police at Greensburg said burglars recently entered a bank in Mt. Pleasant Township by cutting a hole in the roof but left empty-handed. Full Story »

After 101 days, the Pennsylvania budget was finally passed, but the dust has far from settled, especially when it comes to facilities that are dependent upon state funding, such as local libraries. Full Story »

Connellsville, rooted in industry, has a new industry: tourism. Full Story »

For 18 years, New Haven Hose Company has brought holiday lights to Connellsville. Full Story »

Connellsville City Council will vote on a balanced 2010 preliminary budget that neither raises taxes nor reduces services. Full Story »

Many incumbents were defeated in yesterday's general election while others were able to hang on to their seats for whatever their term allows. Full Story »

The polling place for Fayette County voters in Dunbar Township District 3 has been moved from Divito Park to a church on Vanderbilt Road. Full Story »