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“Getting to Know” is a new feature in the Greene County Messenger, where we will introduce you to a different member of our Greene County community. We will be profiling local and county government officials, community champions and local heroes. If you know someone in Greene County who you believe is deserving of recognition and […] ....
Photo courtesy of John Timney Washington County Commissioner Electra Janis is shown seated at her desk during the board’s reorganization meeting Tuesday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Jared Edgreen Jared Edgreen prepares to take the oath of office as Greene County commissioner on Dec. 29 during a swearing-in ceremony. A new generation of leadership has arrived […] ....
1. Election challenges, ballot errors cause difficulties in Fayette and Greene counties Officials in Fayette and Greene counties faced a number of difficulties during the municipal election cycle. In Fayette, the results of May’s primary election were challenged by county commissioner candidate and current Recorder of Deeds Jon Marietta Jr. Marietta, who lost the GOP […] ....
1. WHS, UPMC merge Washington Health System and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center announced a merger in June. The systems signed a non-binding letter of intent, subject to regulatory approval, to integrate WHS into UPMC. The merger, if approved, will combine Washington Health System’s more than 2,000 employees, its two hospitals – the 278-bed Washington […] ....
Greene County Commissioner Mike Belding is suing outgoing District Attorney David Russo and his lead detective, accusing them of retaliating against him through multiple investigations and criminal charges that he claims were politically motivated. Attorneys for Belding filed the federal lawsuit in Pittsburgh last week against Russo and former chief detective Zachary Sams claiming they […] ....