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Police briefs Nov. 8

HENRY CLAY TOWNSHIP Aggravated assault: Samantha Malenosky, 43, of Markleysburg was charged by state police on Wednesday with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanors of simple assault, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. Malenosky is accused of shooting at her roommate ...

Can wearable tech help cut medication use?

If a smartwatch could tell if you need to take medication, would you wear it? Researchers at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) are investigating that possibility with the help of participants in a clinical trial. AGH is among the nation’s top enrollment sites for the trial ...

North Union man accused of making bomb threat

A North Union Township man is being held without bail at the Fayette County jail after being accused of making bomb threats at the VA clinic in Uniontown, according to a criminal complaint. Brian Showman, 49, allegedly went to the VA medical clinic on Pittsburgh Street claiming to be a ...

Woman held for court in alleged abuse case

A Scottdale woman accused of handcuffing her mentally disabled daughter to a bed frame and wrapping chains around her neck and waist to restrain her had all but one charge lodged against her held for Fayette County Court. Marylou Dewitt, 53, was charged by state police for allegedly ...

Police briefs Oct. 1

FAYETTE CITY Strangulation: Brandon Stevens, 28, of Fayette City is charged by Washington Township police with strangulation, simple assault and harassment after police responded to a dispute with his wife on Thursday around 10 p.m. at 404 Cook St. in Fayette City. According to the ...

The Geibel Catholic girls volleyball team won its first match since 2021 by sweeping past visiting Calvary Chapel Christian School, 3-0, on Monday. The Lady Gators won the match by the scores, 25-20, 25-22 and 25-17. Mallory Clemmer finished with 16 kills, three aces and three digs for Geibel ...