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5 hours ago
- CBS News
Fayette County woman ordered to pay more than $100,000 in restitution for Social Security fraud
A Fayette County woman was ordered to pay thousands of dollars in restitution after being sentenced for Social Security fraud. According to the Department of Justice, 68-year-old Teresa Sabolek will have to pay $116,758 and serve one year of probation after she was convicted of Social Security fraud and theft of government property. The court was presented with information that in May 2009, Sabolek applied for Social Security benefits but alleged that her husband did not live with her at her Belle Vernon property. Years later, Sabolek applied for spousal benefits on her husband's Social Security benefits. That's when a clerk pulled her husband's file and saw that his file contained a sworn statement from her husband declaring that he shared a home with his wife in Belle Vernon. An investigation from the Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General found that the husband's documents, including driver's license, mailing address, and registered vehicles, were all the same as Sabolek's, the home where she claimed she lived alone for more than 13 years. Agents visited the home in December 2024 and learned that the husband did live there, had a room, and paid the utility bills and mortgage. Sabolek's claim that she lived alone made her eligible for Social Security benefits, but had she indicated that her husband lived with her, she would not have been eligible for the benefits. In total, Sabolek received $116,758 in benefits between May 2009 and August 2022.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Woman killed in crash on Rt. 40 in Henry Clay Township
A woman was killed early Sunday morning in a crash along Rt. 40 in Henry Clay Township. Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker said Sunday that his office was called to the scene of the crash where 20-year-old Zoey Baughman, of Chambersburg, was pronounced dead. Fayette County dispatchers told KDKA the crash happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday. "Please remember Zoey's family today in your thoughts and prayers," Dr. Baker said. Details of the crash are still limited at this time but dispatchers said it was a single-vehicle crash. Pennsylvania State Police out of the Uniontown barracks are investigating.
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
A tour of the food, fun and animals at the Fayette County Fair
For 70 years, tens of thousands of people have visited Fayette County each year for its county fair. The 10-day event kicked off on Thursday. Fair-goers can attend through Saturday, Aug. 2, and can enjoy the carnival rides, games, fair food and lots of entertainment. KDKA talked to a local vendor who has been offering specialty food for around 20 years. "You can get Italian sausage and sauce, cheesesteaks, meatball sandwiches, chicken parm. We make fresh dough daily for our pizzas," said Jim Cellurale of Marilyn's Italian Kitchen. As you get deeper into the grounds, there's a large area where 4-H is the focal point of the fair. "I have a camper, so I'm here 24/7. I get up early in the morning, feed your animal, bathe your animal, get them ready, and then have to wait around for the show," said Eli Wolf, who is involved in 4-H. In 4-H, kids complete hands-on projects in areas including health, science, agriculture and civic engagement. "4-H has taught me a lot of things, not just about animals, but also about teamwork and helping out each other, because it's really just like a giant community of people," Wolf said. He told KDKA he has shown goats for several years. "Unlike the carnival and stuff, these are projects done by kids as a family and as a community. So, I think that's really important that people come out and support this," Wolf said. "If you see every person here, they'll have a story to tell about how they've worked hard day and night coming out." Organizers said the roots of the fair surround the people and agriculture that's been embedded in Fayette County since the 1950s. "That has always been the base of our fair. From 4-H and even to open, we have exhibitors who are, they're adults, and they grew up in 4-H and then they are done with 4-H, aged out of 4-H, and then they're still doing it. I'm one of them," said Danielle Hansen, vice president of the fair board. Hansen touted that the fair in Fayette County is one of the biggest in the state., It's definitely something to be proud of here Fayette County," Hansen said. As a fair-goer, you can also head to the outdoor arena for the tractor pull, demolition derby and monster truck races. Hansen said there are also other entertainment options for families to enjoy. "This year, I have John Cassidy. He does comedy magic and things with balloons. We have a strong man act. He's an extreme strong man. And we have another circus act," Hansen said. "So, there's so many fun acts down there that a lot of people, I think, they're family acts, not just for little kids, or you know, adults, there's a lot of things that are offered in our family area."
CBS News
7 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Coffee prices could increase at Pittsburgh-area shops due to tariffs
Coffee prices could soon increase at Pittsburgh-area shops due to tariffs on imported coffee beans. Proudly serving fresh, made-from-scratch food, Jamie Pikulsky said she opened From Scratch Uniontown with deep roots connected to her family. "My grandmother, my mother, we never went out to eat when I was younger, ever," Pikulsky said. "We always had dinner at home around the table, and everything was made from scratch. Even our soup here, we make the noodles from scratch. All the cookies are from scratch." She said since opening in 2022, her goal has been to drive business with quality and prices. "I want to keep our prices affordable," Pikulsky said. "We're in Fayette County. There's a lot of low-income people around here. I want it to be less expensive than the corporate coffee chains to draw people in." But she said over the past several months, tariffs on coffee beans have significantly increased her costs. "Our coffee price is up about $1.56 a pound," Pikulsky said. "So, we buy in 5-pound bags. So, that really adds up. It probably brings our coffee price up about $150 a week. So, $600 a month." Pikulsky said there's also a shortage of coffee syrups, forcing From Scratch Uniontown to switch brands, limiting options on flavors. "We keep about 80 flavors on hand," Pikulsky said. "We're going to have to try to narrow that down, probably to 20, until this gets better." She added that she's not alone. Pikulsky said this is impacting several businesses across the region. "It's tough," she said. "I don't know of any small business right now that is thriving. It's tough across the board." Despite it all, she said raising prices will be a last resort, but Pikulsky fears how much longer she'll stay afloat without more sales or relief on the cost of goods. "It's scary because this is my life," Pikulsky said. "This isn't just a job for me. I was a school teacher for almost 20 years, and I stopped doing that to do this. I have a lot invested in this." She said if she does raise prices, it could be from 25 cents to 50 cents, depending on the item.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oak Hill's new city manager is excited to hit the ground running
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — The city of Oak Hill in Fayette County has a new city manager. New River Health Association's Farmers Market makes shopping easy for patients and locals As of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Cris Meadows now has two days under his belt and said he is getting a feel for what the Oak Hill community needs. Meadows said he is excited to get started and do his best for the city. 'Feeling pretty good. I'm really enjoying this community, I see a lot of potential. I'm really focused on improving their infrastructure and creating better business relationships. We wanna see the business growth here in this community,' said Meadows. Meadows said he is also very excited to work on the park infrastructure in the city and feels he can help get it to a better place for the citizens of Oak Hill. He said he is also looking forward to working more on the tourism aspect of the city. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
