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Charges dropped against former dispatcher who didn't send ambulance
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Criminal charges have been dropped against a former Greene County dispatcher accused of refusing to send help to a dying woman. A week before trial, Greene County District Attorney Brianna Vanata dropped the criminal charges against then-911 dispatcher Leon Price in the death of Diania Kronk. The charges were filed by Dave Russo, the former district attorney in the county. Kronk's daughter, Kelly Titchenell, said Vanata told her she did not feel she had enough evidence to win at trial."I feel definitely angry," Titchenell said. "He had one job to do, and that was to call an ambulance."In...
Farmers, business owners talk overreach in Greene Twp.
LOGANTON — Local farmers and an employer in Greene Township are concerned about what they feel are roadblocks put in place by the township’s board of supervisors. These farmers, along with Nicholas Meat, addressed media and community members in Loganton on Thursday, during a briefing where they expressed concern about what they see as an overzealous overreach by the supervisors that is negatively impacting area farmers and businesses.
UPMC and Washington Health affiliation finally official
UPMC is acquiring Washington Health Care Services in Pennsylvania, having reached an Integration and Affiliation Agreement with the Pennsylvania attorney general. Washington Health System in Washington, Pennsylvania, made the announcement Saturday that it has officially joined UPMC. Its flagship 278-bed Washington Hospital in Washington, along with a 49-bed hospital in rural Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, will now be known as UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene.
UPMC acquires Washington Health System
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has completed its acquisition of two-hospital Washington Health System, a year after the Pennsylvania-based providers revealed plans to combine. UPMC, one of the state’s largest healthcare networks with 100,000 employees, said it will invest at least $300 million over 10 years to improve clinical...
UPMC's merger with Washington Health System becomes official
WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - UPMC's acquisition of Washington Health System has become official. Washington Health System announced on Saturday that it has officially joined UPMC and will now be known as UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. "We are elated that the affiliation is complete and look forward to starting a new chapter of collaboration with UPMC," said Brook Ward, president of UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. "This affiliation protects the vitality of an essential community asset and solidifies a healthy future for Washington and Greene counties for generations to come."The announcement comes just days after Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry signed off...
Be prepared for dense fog in Southwest Pa. until Monday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 4:27 a.m. for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Lawrence, Beaver, Allegheny, Washington and Greene counties. "Fog will affect the morning commute across the region with localized areas of visibilities of less than 1/4 of a mile. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you," states the weather service.
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