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LOYAL program closure leaves void for Washington youth

Advocates have sounded the alarm that the Oct. 1 closure of the LOYAL afterschool program will leave the city of Washington without an important resource for at-risk children. The multifaceted afterschool program is on hiatus following the revocation of a $125,000 Pennsylvania Opioid ...

Washington School District feeds local community

Washington School District officials were impressed by the strong turnout for a farm-to-table food distribution event last week, where more than 600 families received free produce thanks to a new partnership with a trio of local nonprofits. The group, which is composed of the Highmark ...

Trial begins for former Greene DA, lead detective

The trial for a former Greene County district attorney and his lead detective accused of misusing their power to investigate and pursue charges against Russo’s political opponents got underway Tuesday morning. David Russo, 49, of Waynesburg, and Zachary Sams, 42, of McDonald, both appeared ...

Freedom 250 Mobile Museum will be in McDonald starting Wednesday

The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum, which features a history of the United States’ founding, will be stopping at Heritage Public Library in McDonald starting Wednesday. The traveling exhibit has been assembled under the aegis of America250, the organization that led this year’s celebrations of ...

Canonsburg seeks grant funds for McBurney project

Canonsburg and Chartiers Township are moving forward with a joint application to Washington County’s Local Share Account grant program in hopes of securing essential funds for a crucial flood resiliency project. Canonsburg Borough Council approved a matching funds contribution up to $15,000 ...