Albert Gallatin school board OKs widespread staff cuts
A Fayette County man is one of nearly two dozen people who have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a multi-state drug trafficking ring that led to their indictment in northern West Virginia more than two years ago. James Elli was sentenced Wednesday by Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh to serve 79 months in prison after pleading guilty last year to one federal charge for the drug trafficking operation that stretched from Philadelphia to Detroit. Elli, 43, of Point Marion, pleaded guilty Dec. 18 at the federal courthouse in Clarksburg, W.Va., to one count of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine for his role in the trafficking scheme in June ...
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: 鈥淲e 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 ...
A Seniors for Safe Driving seminar, geared toward adults 55 and older, will be held on Friday, May 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Connellsville Senior Center. Taking part in the class can help participants earn a discount of at least 5% on auto insurance while honing their driving skills. The instructor will discuss communicating with drivers, risk management, airbags, sharing the road, road signs, signals, pavement markings and more. All who attend the seminar will receive a certificate for a minimum of 5% off their auto insurance for three years. Cost is $17. Registration is due by Monday, May 4, by calling state Rep. Ryan Warner's office at 724-437-1105 or signing up at ...
Fayette County鈥檚 coroner called for a nationwide ban on tianeptine Tuesday after the county had its first accidental overdose death due strictly to the drug. Also referred to colloquially as 鈥済as station heroin,鈥� tianeptine is most commonly sold in retail outlets like vape shops or ...
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 ...
Bailey Barnyak was putting the finishing touches on a brisk three-inning 18-0 Carmichaels softball victory at Avella on Monday when she was surprised to see her coach Dave Briggs start to stroll out to the mound. 鈥淚t was the last inning, and I remember he called time out and was walking ...
NAME: Ryan Kent SCHOOL: Belle Vernon CLASS: Senior SPORT: Track & Field KENT鈥橲 WEEK: The Leopards鈥� top male thrower swept the field events in the Fayette County Coaches Association (FCCA) Track & Field Championships last Friday at Uniontown鈥檚 Bill Power Stadium before ...
The senior members of the Uniontown flag football team had a proper send-off on Wednesday night at Bill Power Stadium in a 32-0 victory over Monessen in Section II play. The Red Raiders improved to 6-6 in section and overall play, but will finish just outside the top four to qualify for the ...
Cheers: We鈥檙e in the home stretch of the 缅北禁地鈥檚 annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It鈥檚 not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...
(To request to have an item added to the Outdoors Calendar or to send a digital image of your harvested bear, deer or turkey photo for possible publication please email hssports@heraldstandard.com.) HUNTER-TRAPPER INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE NOTE: Must be 11 years old to register. Students must ...
