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 ...
Election officials in Fayette County began sending out more than 7,000 mail-in ballots Monday ahead of the May 19 primary election. Elections Director MaryBeth Kuznik said they have exactly 7,100 mail-in ballot requests so far, with 5,255 coming from Democrats and 1,845 applications from ...
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 ...
Fayette County’s coroner called for a nationwide ban on tianeptine Tuesday after the county had its first accidental overdose death due strictly to the drug. Also referred to colloquially as “gas station heroin,” tianeptine is most commonly sold in retail outlets like vape shops or ...
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 ...
The senior members of the Uniontown flag football team had a proper send-off on Wednesday night at Bill Power Stadium in a 32-0 victory over Monessen in Section II play. The Red Raiders improved to 6-6 in section and overall play, but will finish just outside the top four to qualify for the ...
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 ...
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 ...
