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Former Uniontown treasurer appeals theft conviction, contests restitution

The attorney for the former Uniontown treasurer who stole more than $100,000 in cash tax payments asked a judge to set aside her conviction, arguing no one actually caught her “with her hand in the cookie jar.” “It’s purely on inference that any money left the office improperly,” ...

Former Uniontown treasurer sentenced to up to 10 years behind bars for theft

The former treasurer of Uniontown was sentenced to 21 months to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for stealing more than $100,000 from city taxpayers. Fayette County President Judge Steve P. Leskinen acknowledged that Antoinette Louise Hodge’s actions were “motivated by gambling,” but ...

Area veterans honored by Caring Mission Home Care

Five area veterans were recently recognized for their service as part of Caring Mission Home Care’s “Because of You” campaign. The program kicked off this year to honor veterans in Washington, Fayette, Greene and Allegheny counties. “It was started this year as a gift of gratitude and ...

Uniontown homicide suspect won’t get $130K seized during his arrest

A Uniontown man accused of fatally shooting his wife won’t be able to fund his defense with the $131,000 seized from him when he was arrested at a Las Vegas resort. Fayette County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mark Mehalov stated Arthur Guty’s defense attorney was not able to establish the ...

‘Security policies don’t trump the constitution’

Editor's note: A photo caption for this story indicated the wrong address for Fayette County's central court building. The court is located at 148 E. Main St., Uniontown. For more than four years, Fayette County’s Central Court building in Uniontown has limited when people can enter for ...

Local schools, organizations recognized for efforts to combat child hunger

School districts and community organizations in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties have been recognized for their efforts to make sure children are being fed. The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is giving Child Hunger Hero awards to eight districts and community sponsors in the ...