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Brownsville Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Brownsville, PA.

Results 1 - 20 of 281 in Brownsville, PA

  1. Liggett appeals finesRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | PittsburghLIVE.com

    A Monroeville man who owns numerous Brownsville properties in states of disrepair is appealing several recent convictions and accompanying fines imposed by Connellsville District Judge Ronald Haggerty.

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    Related Topix: Connellsville, PA, Fayette County, PA

  2. Triple homicide suspect "cool" after killingsRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | The Times-Tribune

    ... a brief courtroom interview at his arraignment, Mr. Rushing said he came to Northeastern Pennsylvania from the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He told a Times-Tribune reporter he came to ...

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  3. Alleged killer joked as if he did nothing wrong, says detectiveRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Citizens' Voice

    ... a brief courtroom interview at his arraignment, Rushing said he came to Northeastern Pennsylvania from the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He told a Times-Shamrock Newspapers reporter he ...

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  4. Off to NationalsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Herald-Standard

    Cameron Smith, son of Leo and Sheree Smith of Brownsville, will compete in the largest amateur motocross race in the world, the 27th annual AMA National Motocross Championship Race at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in ...

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  5. Preservation OpportunitiesRead the original story

    Thursday | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... and Westmoreland counties. The first year of the program also featured two Fayette County sites -- downtown Brownsville and the Murphy Building in Uniontown. "That's the only building that's been lost," Holland said. "Some sites are still ...

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  6. Few people left to brave the elementsRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | The Brownsville Herald

    ... had slept under the awning Tuesday night and was thinking about spending another night there. She has lived in Brownsville for seven years along with her sister. On Wednesday, the sister was staying at a nursing home, leaving Lopez out on her own. ...

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  7. Browns Run Trail officially openRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | Herald-Standard

    ... the Monongahela Railroad, suggested the township purchase the land for recreational use. "I was at a meeting in Brownsville, trying to resolve some issues the township had with the railroad, and I met Dave. He's the one who put the idea in my head," ...

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    Related Topix: Monongahela, PA, Fayette County, PA, Ronco, PA, Leckrone, PA

  8. Presence of parrots, parakeets in Valley surprises someRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 20 | The Brownsville Herald

    ... green parakeets in the Valley. Tony Knopp is a professor emeritus of history at the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College and enjoys viewing parrots and parakeets. "For a long time I didn't know we had them here," he noted. ...

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    Related Topix: University of Texas System, Weslaco, TX, Brownsville, TX

  9. Cruise on the Mon tickets now availableRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 20 | Pittsburgh Tribune

    Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation, Brownsville Historical Society and Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce have joined together to organize the annual Cruise on the Mon as part of the ...

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  10. Property transfersRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | Herald-Standard

    ... in North Union Township for $8,000. LaSalle Bank, National Association to Stephanie E. Orris, property in Brownsville for $2,500. Vanessa Gray and others to Chester Zieleniewski and others, property in Springhill Township for $7,000. Kelley Billie ...

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    Related Topix: Fayette City, PA, South Connellsville, PA, Connellsville, PA, Fayette County, PA

  11. It's Your BusinessRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | Herald-Standard

    Pennsylvania American Water has announced that Joseph A. Bochna has been named field operations supervisor - Brownsville District.

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    Related Topix: University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas System

  12. County firefighters ending weeklong conventionRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | Herald-Standard

    Mike Brooks dashes toward the finish line during the gear scramble Friday at the 70th annual Fayette County Firemen's Convention in South Brownsville.

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    Related Topix: Point Marion, PA, Fayette County, PA, University of Texas System

  13. Phil Tire's Fike to join Phillies' farm teamRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | Herald-Standard

    ... the no-decision. Phil's will be back in action tomorrow when they host Bud Murphy's for a 1 p.m. doubleheader in Brownsville. Updated 07/19/2008 12:20:55 AM EDT

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  14. Ready! Set! PullRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 17 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    The fun continued this week at the Fayette County Firemen's Convention, being hosted this year by the South Brownsville VFD.

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    Related Topix: Fayette County, PA, Fire

  15. Another missed opportunityRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 15 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... map of potential tourism (historic and otherwise) sites in the lowlands of the county, many of them surrounding Brownsville and Connellsville. Most of these sites have not been developed, or if they have -- they are under constant pressure to ...

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    Related Topix: Fayette County, PA, Ohiopyle, PA, Connellsville, PA

  16. Center In The Woods to hold Antique and Appraisal WeekendRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 13 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... and Appraisal Weekend Sept. 12, 13 and 14 at its spacious complex on Route 88 between California and West Brownsville. "We're very excited about this program," said Margie McKinley of California, coordinator of the event. "There is so much packed ...

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    Related Topix: West Brownsville, PA, University of Texas System, Life, Collecting, Hobbies, Antiquing

  17. WCCC choir, orchestra to present free concertRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Pittsburgh Tribune

    The Westmoreland County Community College Choir and Orchestra will present a free concert at 6 p.m. July 20 on the grounds of Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville, Fayette County.

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    Related Topix: Fayette County, PA, Music, Entertainment

  18. Suspects sought in Fayette County park vandalismRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Pittsburgh Tribune

    Police in Fayette County are looking for suspects in a recent case of theft and vandalism at the Brownsville-Luzerne Patsy Hillman Park.

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  19. County nets $350,000 grant for revitalizationRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... and working capital. Eligible cities are Uniontown and Connellsville. Eligible boroughs are Belle Vernon, Brownsville, Dawson, Dunbar, Fairchance, Fayette City, Markleysburg, Masontown, New Salem, Ohiopyle, Perryopolis, Point Marion, Smithfield and ...

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Uniontown, PA, Fayette County, PA, US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Dunbar, PA

  20. HCEA Announces Annual August Convention, ShowRead the original story

    Monday Jul 7 | Construction Equipment Guide

    ... convention and outdoor equipment show Aug. 8 to 10 at the National Pike fairgrounds located four miles west of Brownsville, Pa. The HCEA, an international non-profit organization founded in 1986, is dedicated to preserving for public education the ...

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