Saturday Dec 12 | Leader Times
A special ribbon cutting will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at the newly rebuilt McDonald's Restaurant, 481 Hyde Park Road in Allegheny Township.
Moviegoers open arms to Disney's new 'Princess'
A wide smile spreads across Daria Perez's face when she talks about "The Princess and the Frog." The 8-year-old is excited to see its main character, Princess Tiana, who she says is pretty.
Indictment punctuates entrepreneur's rise, fall
The investigation of World Health Alternatives Inc. ranks as one of the largest fraud cases in the 25 counties under the U.S. District Court for Western Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Pittsburgh.
Tools for probing fatal fires to be tested
Working as an arson investigator for the Pennsylvania State Police years ago, Robert Ryhal would just put human bones found at the scene into a bag or box and cart them away.
Brick Spill Slows Route 22-30 1hr
It was a messy morning commute Monday for some drivers on Route 22-30 near McDonald in Washington County.
Raises for Allegheny County row officers considered
Tim Puko can be reached via e-mail or at 412-391-8650. Some of Allegheny County's elected row officers could receive pay hikes under a plan County Council President Rich Fitzgerald is exploring.
Stitch by stitch: The nearly lost art of sewing draws interest again
To find a local chapter or group of the American Sewing Guild, visit the Web site at www.asg.org . * The Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., Springdale, is offering free classes in sewing and other domestic arts running through next year as part of its series, "Skills Your Grandmother Should Have Taught You." Contact the library at ...
McDonald woman, two others charged in drugs-by-mail case
This article has been read 120 times. Three people, including a McDonald woman, were arrested Friday on drug charges by borough police.
Today's Public School Lesson: Heroism = Villainy
A culture that doesn't honor its heroes is in mortal peril - which is why Christopher Columbus, the bold and visionary explorer who brought Western Civilization to the New World, is constantly disparaged by our enemies within.
How Some Celebrated Columbus Day -- By: John J. Miller
They found him guilty and sentenced him to life in prison. "In their own verbiage, he was a bad guy," teacher Laurie Crawford said.
Tide turns against Columbus in school
AMPA, Fla. - Once renowned as a bold explorer, Christopher Columbus' image is taking a bashing as schools change their curriculum to paint him as a mean, bossy oppressor who didn't even know where he was going.
As Columbus Day approaches, students across the country are taking a look at the historic explorer.
Washington Borough Business Improvement District will add small park with downtown parking lot
A downtown parking lot is nearly completed, and it looks like the borough will get an extra little park in the deal.
Division Series: Mayors forgo food fight, as Billy gets all windy
BROAD STREET BILLY had a great day at the ballpark yesterday, partying with fellow fans in the leftfield seats - "RAH-OOOL!"- while trying to keep from being blown out of the Bank and onto Pattison Avenue.
McDonald to seek funds for bridge repairs
As McDonald council members await grant money to help repair two closed bridges, they said they will seek funds to fix a third bridge.
Uniontown couple: Property transfers a fraud
State police are investigating allegations by a Fayette County couple that someone transferred five of their properties valued at $900,000 into another person's name without their consent.
Man in McDonald dies in shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a man in Washington County yesterday.
McDonald man's fatal shooting investigated
The shooting death of a Washington County man remained under investigation Monday night.
Two Rail Trails Intersect In This Western Pennsylvania Town
This western Pennsylvania borough of 2,300 people is a trendy trail town. Not a one-trail town like many places.
3 Men Force Their Way Into McDonald Home, Homeowner Chases Them Out
Police said three men who forced their way into a Washington County home were greeted by a homeowner with a shotgun.