No measles in Washington, Greene or Fayette counties, but health officials urge vaccination
A Connellsville couple was arrested after doctors found their 7-month-old son had suffered severe injuries, allegedly resulting from child abuse. Tyler Hunter, 18, was charged after physicians determined the child’s injuries — including bruises, lacerations and bone fractures — could not be explained medically, police said. The child’s mother, Bella Kern, 18, had known about the abuse and failed to report it to authorities or outside agencies, court paperwork alleged. When the couple brought their son to Highlands Hospital on March 4, the boy’s left eye was swollen shut, and he had a large dark bruise on the back of his left ear, the complaint said. Police also observed ...
An Oakdale man was killed Sunday night in a two-vehicle accident in Cecil Township that sent one car over a nearby hillside. According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, first responders were called at about 8:20 p.m. to the intersection of State Route 980 and Clover Lane. Cecil Township fire Chief Ted Wolford said the crash involved two cars that hit each other head-on. "We had one fatality. The police department is investigating," Wolford said. On Monday, Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the man who was killed as 55-year-old Charles Amic, of Oakdale. According to Warco, Amic was driving south and crossed the center line into the opposing lane. A passenger ...
The application for a proposed energy transmission line including parts of Fayette and Greene counties has been filed with the state’s Public Utility Commission. NextEra Energy is proposing a 107.5-mile, 500-kilovolt line beginning in Dunkard Township in Greene County and connecting to a ...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was named as his successor Sunday, had long been considered a contender to the post even before an Israeli strike killed his father and despite the fact he had never been ...
By Rob Maaddi AP Pro Football Writer Running back Rico Dowdle and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed on a $12.25 million, two-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be ...
Bryson Lucas had a double-double and was one of five California players to score in double figures, and the Vulcans used a decisive second-half run to beat Seton Hill 77-63 in the semifinals of the PSAC men’s basketball tournament Saturday night at the Highmark Events Center in ...
The board of the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association had a change recently in the presidency of the organization and in the makeup of the board of directors. Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke was elected as MSOA’s president, succeeding Lisa Dunn, who board members said did not seek ...
Periodically, a news story comes across my iPad that I just can’t stop thinking about. This story started like this: “On February 21 police officers were dispatched to a bar.” That opening line drew me in almost as fast as “A Florida man ..." “The caller was the bartender,” and ...
Heading into a new year, home design is once again evolving. Homeowners are blending comfort, personality, sustainability and connections to the outside world this year. More than just aesthetics, these trends are warm, intentional and rooted in real life. Whether you’re refreshing a room or ...
