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Charleroi High School student diagnosed with TB sent home

By Brad Hundt

A student at Charleroi High School was sent home Monday after they returned to the school without a doctor’s clearance following a tuberculosis diagnosis. In a letter posted to the website of the Charleroi Area School District, Superintendent Ed Zelich wrote that the student “was diagnosed with tuberculosis a couple of weeks ago,” and that when officials learned that the student had come back to school without a clearance from a physician, “we immediately isolated the student and sent them home.” Zelich also stated that he, along with district principals and school nurses, talked with officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Health office in Monessen, and that after ...

Police file additional fraud charges against Carmichaels man

State police filed additional charges against a Carmichaels man who is accused of defrauding dozens of customers through his asphalt business. Two North Union Township residents, both over the age of 60, have accused Brian Roy Kozy, 41, of accepting money for work that was never finished. Kozy is the owner of Seal-Rite asphalt A total of 19 people have now accused Kozy of having them sign an agreement and pay a deposit for asphalt work that was not completed. According to criminal complaints, whenever the alleged victims spoke with Kozy, he cited various reasons for the delays such as personal injuries, family illnesses, equipment malfunctions and the need for specialized asphalt ...

Cumberland Township woman accused of animal cruelty

An officer with the Humane Society of Greene County charged a woman Thursday after two dogs were found living in unsafe conditions in her home. Lois Pust, 52, of Cumberland Township, faces felonies of aggravated cruelty to animals, as well as misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals and ...

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital welcomes first baby in new birthing center

Two days after the birthing center at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital opened, their first little patient arrived. Kamora Uhrin made her entrance into the world on Jan. 8, joining parents Timothy and Lynia Uhrin and three siblings. “It is my sincerest honor to welcome new life in Fayette ...

Four-day school week?

School districts in Pennsylvania are now allowed to have classes four days a week instead of the traditional five-day school week, but it probably won’t happen anytime soon locally. Legislation signed into law in December 2023 amended the Pennsylvania School Code to eliminate the ...

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Another early playoff exit for Steelers, Tomlin

BALTIMORE — Unable to reverse the negative momentum of a late-season fade, the Pittsburgh Steelers disappeared from the playoffs with a humbling loss to their fiercest rival. Pittsburgh was eliminated by the Baltimore Ravens, who rolled to a 28-14 victory on Saturday night. The Steelers ...

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Pinto scores twice as Senators blank Penguins

PITTSBURGH — Shane Pinto scored two special teams goals in the first period, Leevi Merilainen stopped 30 shots and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 on Saturday. Pinto beat Alex Nedeljokvic on the power play just over five minutes into the game then added a short-handed ...

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Ravens run all over Steelers in playoff victory

BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson handed off to Derrick Henry, then slid out to the left as if he still had the ball. A couple linebackers shifted into Jackson's path, leaving the middle open for Henry to run through for a 44-yard touchdown. That's the quandary Jackson and Henry create for ...

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OP-ED: What will Oz and Kennedy bring to health care?

Before transitioning from music to health care, as a student, we learned about the works of composers like Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, and Bela Bartok. These men contributed uniquely to the evolving musical landscape with their creative works. Schoenberg, for example, revolutionized ...

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Living in Southwestern Pennsylvania

I woke up this morning hearing Bruce Springsteen’s song, “Born in the USA”. My morning shower changed the tune from Born in the USA to Living in Southwest Pennsylvania. Checking the morning weather, I saw that July 23 was the warmest day ever recorded on the planet. Records go back ...

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