A person was taken to a local hospital after a shooting in Connellsville on Wednesday night. Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of East Crawford Avenue around 9:15 p.m., according to a Fayette County 911 supervisor. Connellsville police are handling the investigation. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow […]
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Connellsville Area Community Ministries raises thousands of dollars for Fayette County community
An annual telethon helped raise money to make a difference in Fayette County. The “Heart to Hope” telethon is put on by Connellsville Area Community Ministries and tackles a variety of causes. “We started this ministry 50 years ago, going strong, stronger than ever right now,” said executive director Dana Check. This year’s proceeds will […]
South Connellsville man accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl, recording it
A South Connellsville man is accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl and recording it. Homeland Security obtained video of a minor being sexually assaulted. James Paul Schwarz, 37, was identified as the man in the video. Schwarz was arrested at his home along Reidmore Road on Feb. 3. Court documents say that during his […]