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Uniontown Man Arrested And Charged With Kidnapping
State police in Bedford County say a man is behind bars after he reportedly kidnapped a driver over the weekend and then assaulted several customers at a local Sheetz store. According to the affidavit, authorities say troopers were dispatched early Sunday morning for an incident at the Everett Borough Sheetz.
Some charges dropped against Chestnut Ridge official accused of failing to report assaults
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A Chestnut Ridge school official accused of failing to properly report allegations of sexual assault involving a middle school student appeared in court Wednesday where some of his charges were withdrawn or dismissed. Patrick Isgan, the Vice Principal of the Chestnut Ridge Middle School,...
Pennsylvania hospital to reopen obstetrical unit
WVU Medicine Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital has received funding for medical equipment needed to reopen its obstetrical unit. The hospital, part of Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine, announced the $750,000 Area Development Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission on April 16. "The intent has always been to resume labor and delivery services...
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Southwest Pa. Wednesday night
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9:01 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Greene and Fayette counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 9...
More than $560,000 top prize won in the Pennsylvania Lottery
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – More than $560,000 was won in a progressive top prize Pennsylvania Lottery game. The $20 Fast Play game worth $565,660, Deep Pockets, was sold Tuesday, April 16, at Puff N Snuff in Monessen, Westmoreland County. The shop gets a $5,000 bonus. Deep Pockets offers progressive top prizes starting at $350,000. Fast […]
Teenager charged with killing Monessen football player takes plea deal
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- A teenager accused of shooting and killing a Monessen football player in 2022 has taken a plea deal.The Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office says Terry Newton pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a minor.Newton was 16 years old in November of 2022 when police say he shot 16-year-old Amari Altomore in the chest on South 14th Street. Altomore died at the hospital. Newton was originally charged as an adult with criminal homicide.The DA's office says the victim's family approved of Newton's deal, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in jail. After Altomore's death, the community poured out condolences for the family. They gathered to remember Altomore as an outstanding football player who loved his mother. "He was just a good, little boy," family friend Erica Gettemy said at the scene of the shooting in 2022. "He was a Monessen Greyhound. He loved playing football. He was just a good guy. He was a good young man. He wasn't a troublemaker. He was all about his mom. He was all about doing what he needed to do for his mother." No sentencing date is set yet.
Scottdale contractor ordered to serve additional prison term for home improvement thefts
Scottdale contractor Jason Pirl said life just got away from him after he suffered two heart attacks in October 2020. His health crisis in the midst of the raging coronavirus pandemic left his home repair business in tatters. Then ongoing alcohol and gambling addictions made his problems worse, Pirl said....
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