Adult, toddler killed in I-70 crash near Claysville
Two Waynesburg attorneys are vying for a chance to serve on the bench of the Greene County Court of Common Pleas. On May 20, Democrat and Republican voters will nominate either Patrick Fitch or Chris Simms in the race to replace Judge Lou Dayish, who opted not to run for retention at the end of his 10-year term. Fitch, 56, who currently serves as an assistant public defender in Washington County, is running as a Republican. Simms, 39, a partner at Pollock Morris Belletti & Simms, LLC, a Waynesburg law firm, has cross-filed and will appear on both the Democrat and Republican ballots. Fitch said he would like to reduce the backlog of cases in court, and ensure the fair ...
Today is Mother’s Day, and to celebrate, UPMC Washington gave new moms a “sweet treat.” Nurses dressed newborns in colorful onesies that said “the sweetest treats” and matching ice cream cone beanies throughout the week. The hats were crocheted by Stacy Norderg, a dietician with ...
Kristin Shrader of Phillips Family Farmstead watches as her daughter, Gracie, feeds snacks to the Valais blacknose sheep raised on their family's Canton Township farm, which are on display along with many other agricultural attractions during Ag Days this weekend at the Washington County ...
It was with joy and prayers that bishops of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Greensburg greeted the news that American cardinal Robert Prevost had been elected as the new pope. Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh welcomed the faithful of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to join Catholics around the world in prayerful celebration of the announcement of the 266th successor of St. Peter – Pope Leo XIV. “With joy and gratitude, I welcome the news of Pope Leo XIV’s election,” the bishop said. “We pray for him as he begins his ministry as the Holy Father. May he be a source of Christ’s love, mercy and unity for the church and the world.” Zubik plans to celebrate a Mass ...
By DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kyle Larson took most of the drama out of his second straight spring victory at Kansas Speedway on Sunday. After putting his No. 5 car on the pole for Hendrick Motorsports, Larson led 221 of 267 laps, winning both stages and cruising ...
CRESTWOOD, ILL. – After being shut out on Saturday, the Washington Wild Things responded with a big day at the plate and secured their first win of the season, 10-2, at Windy City Sunday. Washington (1-2) recorded 10 hits, including a 4-for-4 day from shortstop Ethan Wilder. The Wild ...
Glenn Gutierrez last coached a basketball game in Washington County in 2015, but he’s never left the area. Neither has his love for coaching. It’s in his blood. The gym is where he belongs. After a long stint as the Washington & Jefferson men’s basketball coach, he stayed ...
It is a somber sight to see towering smokestacks fall. They serve as monuments to a past era, symbols of industry and progress – until they are no longer needed. Last month, the demolition of the Homer City Generating Plant in Indiana County marked the end of a once mighty, coal-fired power ...
Like many people who acquire a fascination with history, it all started early for Amanda Dunyak Gillen. In the years before she graduated from Charleroi Area High School in 1993, she would travel with her family to historic sites that were within a day’s drive, like the Gettysburg ...
