‘Pan-Demonium’: Renowned pannist to play with C-M steel drum band
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 ...
The Albert Gallatin School District will cut between 24 to 30 positions throughout the district as it looks to close a projected budget deficit of more than $6 million. The board voted 8-0 Wednesday night to give permission to eliminate the jobs. That includes nearly 15 teachers across ...
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 ...
An Avella man is accused of leading state police on a lengthy high-speed chase through western Washington County in a stolen car before bailing from the vehicle and being arrested a short time later. A state police trooper said he was on routine patrol about 9:30 a.m. Monday when he saw Ryan ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second in a series about the 75th anniversary of PONY Baseball and Softball, Inc. Joe E. Brown was a heralded comedic actor, but his involvement with the beginnings of PONY Baseball was no laughing matter. Brown was serious about helping and providing a clear path ...
Name: Braden Berdar Grade: Junior School: Trinity Sport: Track and Field Berdar’s week: Coming in as the top seed in both the high jump and the long jump, Berdar made good on both Friday at the Washington-Greene County track and field meet. Berdar took home gold medals in each event. He ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are halfway to history. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are aiming to become just the fifth team in NHL history to win a series after trailing 3-0. They've won two straight games to force Game 6 in Philadelphia tonight. "It's quite clear the situation for us is win or ...
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 ...
UPMC Washington has added breast surgery services, providing residents of Washington County and surrounding communities with greater access to comprehensive breast cancer care. The expanded services strengthen the area’s coordinated cancer care network that includes UPMC Washington and UPMC ...
