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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Elderly man killed in pedestrian crash in Mercer County
A 73-year-old man was killed in a crash in Mercer County on Saturday night. According to the City of Sharon Police Department, just after 9:30 p.m., officers were called to a reported crash at the intersection of E. State Street and Buhl Boulevard. Once police arrived, they found a man had been hit by a vehicle. He was identified as a 73-year-old man from Hermitage. It was determined he had suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Sharon Regional Health System. He ultimately died from his injuries at the hospital. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and cooperated with police. Police have said that they are not releasing names at this time as the crash remains under investigation.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Daily Record
Centuries old Scottish mansion once owned by Tennent's chief now lies in ruins
The estate has had some legendary owners down the years. Venture approximately 18 miles west of Pitlochry in Perthshire this summer, and you might stumble upon a sight that is both extraordinary and deeply affecting. Standing stark against the landscape are the skeletal remnants of what was once a magnificent mansion, Dunalastair House. From a distance, it retains a semblance of its former imposing structure, but a closer approach reveals nothing but a grand ruin, a haunting shell of stone and memory. The site, while haunting, has recently become a point of interest for explorers. It is perhaps surprising to learn that less than a hundred years ago, this now derelict building served a significant purpose, operating as a school for Polish children. The history of the Dunalastair Estate stretches back centuries, originating with the ownership by Clan Donnachaidh, also known as Clan Robertson. The Robertson family held control of the estate in and around the area. A prominent figure linked to the site was the great poet chieftain, Alexander Robertson of Struan, a staunch Jacobite. He is believed to have resided in a house known as the Hermitage, thought to have been located on or close to the present Dunalastair site. This earlier structure was destroyed by fire following the 1745 Jacobite uprising. Subsequently, around 1800, a double tower house, known as Mount Alexander, was constructed on the site. The Robertson clan's direct control continued until 1853. In that year, George Duncan Robertson, the 18th Chief, sold the property to General Sir John Macdonald of Dalchosnie. According to the Dunalastair Estate website, General Sir John Macdonald chose to demolish the building then on the site and constructed his own residence, the structure whose remains are visible today. Several decades later, the estate was sold again by Alastair Macdonald, son of Sir John, to Hugh Tennent. Hugh was the great great grandson of the founder of the Wellpark Brewery, now known as Tennent's brewery. Hugh would revolutionise the popular beer after being inspired by trips to Bavaria in Germany, the first of which he made in 1881, the same year he bought Dunalastair House. Tennent's Lager, as we know it today, was first brewed at Wellpark in 1885. Despite his success, Hugh died aged 27 in 1890, having owned Dunalastair for just nine years. The following year, in 1891, the house and estate were acquired by James Clark Bunten, who was the Chairman of the Caledonian Railway Company and is the great grandfather of the current owner. However, from this period, Dunalastair began to experience a decline. This was particularly noticeable after the onset of World War One, when the large staff required to maintain such a property became increasingly scarce. During the Second World War, the estate found a temporary new purpose as a school for the children of Polish refugees. Despite this, its decline continued into the 1950s, exacerbated by a fire around this time. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. In the 1950s, the house's contents and furniture were sold off. Its condition worsened considerably in the 1960s following significant vandalism and the theft of lead from the roof, leading to its current state of complete disrepair. Currently, although various proposals have been made for the restoration of the house, the high costs involved have thus far prevented any such projects from proceeding.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Statue of Our Lady of Fatima makes stop in the Valley
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) — The Statue of Our Lady of Fatima has made another stop in the Valley — this time in Hermitage. The statue travels around the world, spreading the message of Our Lady of Fatima. The sculpture was commissioned in the specifications of Venerable Sister Lucia, one of three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. She reported seeing apparitions of Jesus's mother Mary in 1917, revealing prophecies of war and the need for mankind to stop offending God. The Blue Army takes her message throughout the country. The local branch in Mercer County wants to share a message of hope. 'This is a very beautiful year. It's the year of hope. It's the year of the Jubilee, and our mission of Our Lady is to promote the scapular — the Rosary honoring the First Five Saturdays — basically being good Catholics, good Christians,' said Tina Scotia, President of the Blue Army in Mercer County. The Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is headed to Canada next. On Monday, the Blue Army will travel to Toronto. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Bloomberg
23-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trump Floats Cutting China Tariffs ‘Substantially' in Trade Deal
The Pulse with Francine Lacqua Today's guests: Mohit Mittal, Pimco; Fatih Birol, International Energy Agency Executive Director; Bill Browder, Hermitage Captal, Co-founder & CEO (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Local refs on national stage in NCAA March Madness
MERCER COUNTY, Pa (WKBN) – The 2025 NCAA Tournament has featured referees from right here in the Valley. Watch below for in-depth videos from Farrell's Chris Pacsi and Hermitage's Greg Evans! Pasci is a Farrell native and graduated from Kennedy Catholic in 2007. He then graduated from Duquesne University in 2011 and now lives in Dallas, Texas. 'After a while, I just needed some spending money, so that's that's kind of how I started officiating on weekends doing little kids basketball,' said Pasci. The Farrell native played varsity basketball throughout his whole high school career at KC. His father, Eugene Pacsi, was also the Mayor of Farrell. Pacsi started refereeing kids' basketball games in Pennsylvania, then went to Division II and III basketball. Then he got his started in the NBA's developmental league, the G-League. Now he referees Division I college basketball and is also a realtor. 'The excitement, the level of intensity and to be a part of that experience, I can't even express how awesome it is,' said Pacsi. This is Pacsi's second consecutive year referring the NCAA Men's Tournament. In 2024, he refereed in Dayton for the First Four games. Evans is from Hermitage and still lives there. He also graduated from Hickory High School and played varsity basketball for three seasons. 'Went to Hickory High School, as did my kids, that's home,' said Evans. 'It's always been home and it's still home.' The Hermitage native picked up officiating as a way to make extra cash for his family after graduating from Penn State. Evans' father was also a high school referee in the Pennsylvania area. He primarily works as a Big East Conference referee but could be called to work in games from 12 to 13 other conferences. 'If you can go to the Big East Tournament, man, what an experience it is,' said Evans. 'The people, the passion, the Big East. It still reminds me of as a kid growing up in the mid-80s watching those teams play.' Evans has worked the NCAA Men's Tournament games every year since 2021. This season, he refereed First Round tournament games in Milwaukee. He is currently working the new 2025 College Basketball Crown Tournament in Las Vegas. 'We always talk about bringing a little bit of Western Pa. out of us, that's toughness, that's grind, that's passion,' said Evans. Pacsi and Evans both aspire to work further into the NCAA College Basketball Tournaments and, hopefully, a Final Four game. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
