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A sales representative distributing Little Debbie snack foods to area retailers is accused of issuing more than $13,000 in fraudulent invoices to several Washington County grocers in order to boost his commission. James Daniel Powell, 39, of Valley Grove, W.Va., was charged last week with multiple felony counts of forgery and theft after City of Washington police accused him of forging the signatures of grocery store employees and never delivering the snack products listed in the invoices. The local investigation began when sheriff’s deputies in Jefferson County, Ohio, began looking into the alleged fraudulent business dealings and contacted Washington police about possible similar ...
Volunteers from the Washington Rotary Club will assist with recycling of empty bottles and jars this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at the Log Cabin Drive entrance to the Washington Park recycling center. Only glass bottles and jars are accepted, but color does not matter and lids and labels are acceptable. No other types of glass, including mirrors, light bulbs, window glass or ceramics, are permitted. Rotary members assist with glass recycling on the first Saturday of each month through November, but glass may be recycled any Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. by entering the recycling area at the Wheeling Street entrance. Plastic caps and lids are no longer being collected.
The South Strabane Board of Supervisors tabled a scheduled vote Tuesday night to adopt an ordinance governing fossil fuel energy generation, delaying the final piece of a trio of related ordinances and ordinance updates regarding data center development. Township Solicitor Dennis Makel recommended tabling the Use of Fossil Fuel for Power Generation Ordinance after several residents suggested edits to the draft text. The ordinance will return to the board’s agenda for its next meeting on Aug. 25. South Strabane officials have pushed for updated regulations surrounding data centers since fall 2025 when a large tract of land in the township was listed for sale as a prime location ...
For Emma Cline, creativity, collaboration and a healthy dose of fun are the keys to sweet success. Leading the tight-kit Fukui Architects team that designed the new Sarris Candies factory store in Canonsburg was a “fun, full-circle moment” for the Bethel Park native, one she will ...
The McDonald Volunteer Fire Department is receiving a $100,000 state grant to pave the department’s parking lot and install an electronic sign for community and fire department announcements. Philip Boggs, McDonald’s fire chief, worked with state Rep. Jason Ortitay of the 46th Legislative District to secure the funding. “McDonald’s volunteer firefighters give countless hours to keep our community safe, and they deserve facilities and tools to match their commitment,” Ortitay said in a news release. “This grant addresses a practical need with the parking lot while also giving the department a modern way to share important updates with residents.” According to Boggs, ...
California Borough will be losing its lone banking location – but not for good. “We are officially putting in a full-service branch in California,” said Danielle Maurer, chief operating and chief retail officer for cfsbank, based in nearby Charleroi. Key Bank will cease operations at ...
BROCKTON, Mass. – The Wild Things game at the Brockton Rox, scheduled to be played Wednesday morning, was postponed because of rain in the Brockton area. The game has been rescheduled for as part of a doubleheader Thursday with the first game starting at 4 p.m. The Wild Things won Tuesday ...
LATROBE — Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent ...
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles celebrating the 75th anniversary of PONY Baseball and Softball, leading up to the Pony League World Series Aug. 7-12. Leo Trich has played a significant part in building the baseball legacy of Washington and the surrounding area. He is a ...
Pennsylvania is divided into 67 counties and features a remarkably high number of local governments. Each parcel of land within the commonwealth falls into a specific city (57), borough (956), incorporated town (1), or township (1,546). The large number of municipalities resulted from early ...
Penn Highlands Healthcare highlighted a year of growth, expanded services and clinical excellence in southwestern Pennsylvania at its annual public meeting, held at Penn Highlands Connellsville earlier this month. The meeting, which focused on accomplishments at Penn Highlands Mon Valley and ...
