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No tax increase in Washington preliminary budget

Washington City Council had the first reading of its 2026 budget that will hold the line on taxes. The city’s $15.3 million spending plan for 2026 keeps millage at 5.53 mills for buildings. The rate for land is 38.71 mills. A final budget is expected to be adopted in December. Council ...

MVAA withdraws from National Memorial Day Parade

Citing costs, the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) has withdrawn its Regimental Fife & Drum Unit from participation in the National Memorial Day Parade in 2026 in Washington, D.C. Calling the decision “painful and heartrending,” MVAA leadership determined that the financial ...

New South Strabane businesses preparing to open

Work is continuing on multiple businesses at the Old Mill and Strabane Square shopping centers. Nearing completion is Panda Express, a fast-food restaurant serving American-style Chinese food. Crews this week were continuing to work on the interior of the building, which is located next door ...

Long John Silver’s opens

A new Long John Silver’s fast-food restaurant is opening its doors Friday in North Franklin Township. The seafood chain is located at 1148 W. Chestnut St., next door to Burger King and McDonald’s. North Franklin Township Supervisor Bob Sabot said the restaurant had been issued its ...

Veterans Day events scheduled across the region

Veterans Day is Tuesday and veterans will be honored and remembered throughout the region this weekend and next week through parades, ceremonies and other events. One location where there will conspicuously be no Veterans Day ceremony – at least not an official one – is the National ...