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Washington Co. commissioners pass 2026 budget with no tax increase

The Washington County commissioners unanimously passed their 2026 budget with no tax increase, although there are disagreements about new positions being created to form a county-run drug and alcohol services program. During Thursday’s voting meeting, the commissioners approved the nearly ...

Vehicle hits South Connellsville barbershop

A South Connellsville barbershop will be closed for the near future after a vehicle crashed into the front of the building early Thursday morning. There were no injuries in the crash on the 1600 block of Pittsburgh Street, which was reported at 4:06 a.m., according to Fayette County 911 ...

‘It’s so joyful’

For the second straight year, volunteers gathered at the LeMoyne Community Center on a December day with a mission – to build bicycles for children in need. More than 100 people from 11 companies gave their time in a festive atmosphere that featured Christmas carols as background music for ...

Federal lawsuit dismissed against Washington Co. judge

A federal lawsuit filed by a former Washington County Courthouse employee against then-President Judge John DiSalle claiming she was fired from her job over her whistleblower complaints has been dismissed, although it remains active against the county. Elizabeth Sullivan, who worked in various ...