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America at 250

What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; we ...

Washington council seeks grant for tennis, pickleball courts

Local tennis and pickleball enthusiasts could see an improved playing experience as soon as spring 2027 thanks to a grant application approved during a meeting last week. Washington City Council unanimously approved the submission of a $270,000 grant application Thursday to the state ...

Two charged with killing Uniontown man

Two Fayette County residents are accused of killing a 71-year-old man whose body was found bound and covered in blanket near railroad tracks in North Union Township. Terry Newland, 58, and Alysha Riggans, 30, conspired to kill their roommate Ralph Brown for four days before Brown's body was ...

Community briefs

Claysville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is selling Italian hoagies for $7 each. The deadline to order is April 7; pickup is between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the fire hall, 154 Main St., Claysville. Call Sandy at 724-663-4387 to order. The Monongahela Veterans Council ...

One killed in crash in Donegal Township

State police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred just after 6 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Route 40 and Lake Road in Donegal Township. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco said the driver of a sedan was traveling at speeds above 80 mph while going the wrong way on ...