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Warning signs: Protecting children from physical abuse

In the past year the region saw a number of cases of young children being severely injured, and in some cases killed, as a result of physical abuse from a caretaker. More recently in Washington County, 24-year-old Lyndon Gerald Henderson was arrested in November after his girlfriend’s baby ...

Charleroi glass plant closure delayed again

For the second time, the closure of the World Kitchen Plant has been delayed. A communication from Anchor Hocking was sent to “All Charleroi Employees” Thursday stating that “due to business necessity the Charleroi Plant operations will be extended.” According to the notice, the ...

Area Agency on Aging ends Grab and Go food program

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has ended the Grab and Go portion of its congregate meal program. Mary Harris, the agency’s director, said a decrease in funding led to the decision involving a program started during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was started during ...