Three local counties topped last year’s state averages in the number of protection-from-abuse (PFA) orders sought, but not seen through.At 54%, 50% and 48.9% respectively, PFA cases in Washington, Fayette and Greene counties were dismissed when either the person seeking protection doesn’t ...
A 6-year-old Brownsville boy knew something was wrong when his great-grandmother suddenly fell. He also knew to call 911, and was able to give dispatchers information with a calm surpassing many adult callers, 911 officials said.Two weeks later, Anthony Malone was recognized before his ...
A former Fayette County funeral director pleaded guilty to more than 100 charges related to the theft of nearly $600,000 from clients who pre-paid for funerals.Stephen E. Kezmarsky III, 52, sat only feet away from seven of the nearly 20 victims who arrived in a Fayette County courtroom for the ...
The recently retired priest of four Uniontown parishes died at age 69 Sunday at the Greensburg Diocese home for retired priests, the diocese announced Monday.Monsignor Michael W. Matusak was pastor of St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist, St. Mary (Nativity) and St. Therese, Little Flower of ...
As Fayette County’s poverty rate declines, young fathers in the area are being given the opportunity to better themselves, and their families, through a grant that allows them to take free CDL training and parenting classes.“This is a great opportunity for a young adult who is looking for a ...
West Virginia University Medicine wants to open an obstetric unit in the Uniontown area by the end of the year.Dr. Leo Brancazio, chair of WVU School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said that the unit would initially be staffed by one doctor and one midwife, with ...
