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America at 250: First railroad had immediate impact

EDITOR'S NOTE: This in one in a weekly series celebrating the history of America in observance of its 250th anniversary. It's very rare that we can say a nation was fundamentally different the day after a major construction project was completed from what it was the day before. But that's ...

Scott E. Romesburg

Uniontown Scott E. Romesburg Sr., 74, of Uniontown, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1952, in Uniontown, the son of the late Merrill and Eva Priester Romesburg. In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his ...

Randall Grago

Brownsville Randall "Hippie" Grago, 66, of Brownsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, following a brief battle with cancer. Born on Saturday November 28, 1959, he was preceded in death by his father, Mike Grago; his ...

Diana M. Farrier

Masontown Diana M. Farrier, 79, of Masontown, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, in the WVU Uniontown Hospital. She was born Wednesday, April 16, 1947 in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Angelo “Buff” and Mary Gradel Albani. Diana married the love of her life, Paul S. Farrier, May 20, ...

Margaret Agnes Syner

Uniontown Margaret Agnes Yuhaniak Syner, 102, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully at home and transitioned to her heavenly home, June 6, 2026. She was born February 18, 1924. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Cecelia ...

Charles W. West Jr.

Smithton Charles W. "Chuck" West, Jr., 58, of Smithton, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2026, at home with loving family at his side. He was born July 22, 1967, in Brownsville. Chuck was a heavy equipment operator. He loved riding his Harley and was a member of ABATE. He was a ...