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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 ...

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Commissioners consider forming opioid settlement fund committee

Facing questions about how the county’s opioid settlement grants are being distributed, the Washington County commissioners are considering forming a committee to help sift through applications and make recommendations on which organizations should receive funds. During Tuesday morning’s ...

Waynesburg Christmas Parade set for Saturday

Waynesburg will be alive with the sights and sounds of the holiday season on Saturday when the 87th annual Downtown Waynesburg Christmas Parade is presented by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. The parade, held annually on the first Saturday in December, begins at 2 p.m. on High Street. ...

Tourism Promotion Agency announces grants

The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency announced $155,300 in new tourism investments Tuesday in addition to the $454,275 in grants awarded earlier this year. The additional grants will allow for additional 2026 investments in capital projects and marketing. “The tourism industry ...

Canonsburg facing slight tax increase

Canonsburg council is poised to approve a 2026 budget that includes a slight tax increase for residents. When it meets Dec. 8, council is expected to vote on a $6,568,925 spending plan that calls for a .2 mill increase, raising millage in the general fund from 3.84 to 4.04 mills. The total ...