Albert Gallatin school board OKs widespread staff cuts
Washington School District Superintendent Alisa King said disciplinary action has been taken in connection to an incident in which a handgun was found inside a boys' restroom at Washington High School. King did not disclose details of the incident, including when it occurred and who discovered the firearm, which reportedly belonged to a school resource officer. The school district issued a statement: “We take the safety and security of our students and staff very seriously. We are reviewing our procedures and reinforcing expectations with all staff. Appropriate disciplinary action has been taken in accordance with district policies. We remain committed to maintaining a safe ...
A Fayette County man is one of nearly two dozen people who have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a multi-state drug trafficking ring that led to their indictment in northern West Virginia more than two years ago. James Elli was sentenced Wednesday by Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh to serve 79 months in prison after pleading guilty last year to one federal charge for the drug trafficking operation that stretched from Philadelphia to Detroit. Elli, 43, of Point Marion, pleaded guilty Dec. 18 at the federal courthouse in Clarksburg, W.Va., to one count of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine for his role in the trafficking scheme in June ...
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Leer en español HARRISBURG — When Pennsylvania holds its ...
A Seniors for Safe Driving seminar, geared toward adults 55 and older, will be held on Friday, May 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Connellsville Senior Center. Taking part in the class can help participants earn a discount of at least 5% on auto insurance while honing their driving skills. The instructor will discuss communicating with drivers, risk management, airbags, sharing the road, road signs, signals, pavement markings and more. All who attend the seminar will receive a certificate for a minimum of 5% off their auto insurance for three years. Cost is $17. Registration is due by Monday, May 4, by calling state Rep. Ryan Warner's office at 724-437-1105 or signing up at ...
Charges were filed against two Washington residents who allegedly tried to kill two people in Connellsville after a deal to buy guns fell through. Austin Garrett, 24, and Tyler Crowe, 20, both face charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit ...
Bailey Barnyak was putting the finishing touches on a brisk three-inning 18-0 Carmichaels softball victory at Avella on Monday when she was surprised to see her coach Dave Briggs start to stroll out to the mound. “It was the last inning, and I remember he called time out and was walking ...
FRIDAY, MAY 1 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Beth-Center at Jefferson-Morgan, 4 p.m. Yough at Belle Vernon, John DiVirgilio Sports Complex, 6:30 p.m. Brownsville at Uniontown, Bailey Park, 7 p.m. Waynesburg Central at Trinity, Ross Memorial Park, Washington, 7 p.m. SOFTBALL Brownsville at ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. Ryan O’Hearn singled ...
Cheers: We’re in the home stretch of the Herald-Standard’s annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It’s not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...
History provides context on just how good Pennsylvania spring turkey hunters have had it lately. During the state’s first spring turkey season in 1968, the total take was 1,636. Compare that to last year, when hunters harvested an estimated 42,543 birds. Not only was that the largest ...
