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Washington County public transit announces holiday hours

Freedom Transit’s Washington Transit Center will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day. Fixed-route and shared-ride services will operate normally on Friday. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, fixed-route bus service will not operate. Shared ride service will be available until 5 p.m. To schedule shared ride trips for Friday, Saturday and Monday, please call 724-223-8747 by noon on Thursday. For more information on public transportation in Washington County, visit freedom-transit.org or call 724-223-8747.

Union Township man accused of indecent assault of girl at grocery store

A Union Township man with a history of inappropriately touching young children is accused of indecent assault after he allegedly touched one girl’s chest under her shirt and followed other children around at a local grocery store. Dustin Arch Deshong, who is already listed on the state police Megan’s Law website for separate indecent assault convictions more than a decade ago, was charged last week with indecent assault of a child and multiple stalking counts for separate incidents in late May and early June. A couple was grocery shopping at Giant Eagle in Union Township on May 31 with their two young children and a friend’s daughter when a man began following the girls in the ...

Rockets' red glare!

Fireworks have been a part of Fourth of July celebrations since the first time Independence Day was commemorated on July 4, 1777. Both Boston and Philadelphia shot off fireworks that day, and in the 249 years since, fireworks and the Fourth of July have been tightly bound together. With the ...

Waynesburg man featured on Prime Video 'College Tour'

A Waynesburg man is among the students appearing in an episode of the Prime Video series “The College Tour” that focuses on Fairmont State University in West Virginia. Colton Stoneking, an undergraduate psychology major and business administration minor, is one of 10 students featured on ...

Haitians, Syrians face deportation after SCOTUS ruling

They have started small businesses and work in factories, the healthcare industry, and other occupations: Thousands of Haitians and Syrians in Southwestern Pennsylvania are living under protected legal status. Now, They now may have to return to their home countries. A U.S. Supreme Court ...

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Wild Things hit 2 grand slams, rout Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Jeff Liquori and Cole Fowler each hit a grand slam, Andrew Czech smacked his 100th career home run and the Wild Things won a hit-filled game over the Evansville Otters, 23-10, Tuesday night in a series opener at Bosse Field. The 23 runs tied the franchise record for runs ...

Faust has been PONY’s ultimate utilityman

Editor’s note: This is part of a series about the 75th anniversary of PONY Baseball and Softball, leading up to the Pony League World Series in August at Lew Hays Pony Field. Terry Faust’s life in baseball is a matter of family, persistence and great passion for the game. Born without a ...

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Wheeling in jeopardy of losing Penguins affiliation

WHEELING, W.Va. — For nearly three decades, the Wheeling Nailers and Pittsburgh Penguins have shared one of the longest-running affiliations in professional hockey. Now, that relationship appears to be in doubt. The uncertainty surfaced Thursday when David Hoffmann, founder and chairman of ...

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Let's not foot this bill Pennsylvania taxpayers already provide Gov. Josh Shapiro with one of the most beautiful official residences in the nation. The Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg recently underwent more than $30 million in renovations and security improvements, and it is protected ...

Living

Elevate summer celebrations with easy recipes featuring corn

Whether you're grilling in the backyard, at a picnic or simply relaxing poolside to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, this summer is sure to be filled with special celebrations. Throughout those 250 years, food has brought people together - and continues to do so. From barbecues to ...

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