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Elizabeth Paige Barnes

formerly of Uniontown Elizabeth Paige "Beth" Barnes, 75, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026. Born in Uniontown, Pa., she was the longtime founder and director of the Beth Barnes School of Dance. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Cluss Barnes and ...

John J. Helisek, Sr.

Hiller John J. Helisek, Sr., 90, of Hiller, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6, 2026, in the home of his daughter, Helen. He was born August 12, 1935 in Brownsville, the son of the late Peter P. Helisek, Sr. and Anna E. Strahota Helisek John was a member of the former St. Mary's R.C. ...

Sister Euphemia Kopa, OSBM

Uniontown Very early on Holy Saturday morning, April 4, 2026, Sister Euphemia fell asleep in her Lord and was welcomed into her new home in the heavenly Kingdom. She was 98 years of age and in the 80th year of her life as a Sister of St. Basil. Sister Euphemia was born July 1, 1927, in ...

Football fever

Hotel rooms and Airbnbs are filling up in Pittsburgh as the NFL Draft approaches, and Washington and Fayette County tourism officials hope the county will reap some of the economic rewards from the event. The draft - which will be held from April 23 to 25 - is expected to draw between ...

Police to begin full enforcement of cellphone ban while driving

Drivers across Pennsylvania will face increased penalties for using mobile devices while driving as Paul Miller’s Law - which was passed in 2024 but enforced on a limited basis during an initial warning period - will take full effect starting June 5. Police will issue traffic citations for ...