Markleysburg News

After a promising start to the 2008 season devolved into a frustrating summer-long slump, the dirt Late Model talent from Gettysburg, Pa., has returned to form with a September surge.

An Ohiopyle woman died in a one-vehicle crash Friday afternoon. Dolores E. Zeigler, 79, was traveling on Route 40 when she lost control of her Chevrolet Malibu.

Uniontown's Garry Sisson won his first Late Model race of the season last Saturday evening at Roaring Knob.

State police said a woman who was behind on her car payments had an acquaintance pose as a saleswoman so she could have the title transferred to her name.

This puppy was among hundreds taken from Whispering Oaks Kennels in Parkersburg, W.Va. Some of the dachshunds found over the weekend in a puppy mill in Parkersburg, W.Va., may be headed for the Pittsburgh area ...

The Fayette County coroner was called to the scene of an accident Saturday evening in Henry Clay Township in which a vehicle caught fire after traveling off the road and into a heavily wooded area.

State police said a father and son were placed in Fayette County Prison after being involved in a physical altercation over a derby car Saturday.

PSU names Fernandes to post Brian Fernandes has been named as Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus' new director of Student and Enrollment Services.

Dunbar Borough Tax Collector's Office will be closed Saturday in observance of and to participate in the 125th birthday celebration for Dunbar.

PennDOT District 12 announced the following tentative work plan for this week. All maintenance activities are conducted on a weather-permitting basis.

Someone used a cutting torch in a failed attempt to open an automated teller machine in Fayette County. via PittsburghLIVE.com

A 62-year-old Uniontown man died of injuries suffered in a head-on, two-vehicle crash Friday morning on Route 40 in Henry Clay Township. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“If we can make our city look as good as downtown Main Street, my goal will be achieved.”

The new mayor of Uniontown is continuing the efforts of his predecessor to revitalize the city while setting a few goals of his own. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“I started out as a Head Start teacher in Markleysburg and eventually spent several years teaching elementary school in the Uniontown school system”

One of the best-kept secrets in the region is the success of the programs sponsored by the Fayette Community Action Foundation. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“And chocolate peanut butter is not there”

Coconut and other cream pies in the pie case at Glisan's. Wednesday is National Pie Day, one of those made-up "holidays" I would hate if it didn't celebrate an aspect of American life that is so sweet, so ... via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Being there and dealing with the health care, that made me want to be in physical therapy”

As a student at one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania, Ashley Clevenger wears a lot of hats. via The Daily American

Herald-Standard readers are responding by sending $3,698 to the Give-A-Christmas campaign. via Herald-Standard