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Four out of the seven grants in Washington County that a statewide committee deemed were “non-compliant” uses of the opioid settlement funds were once again rejected following an appeals hearing Friday afternoon. County Human Services Director John Tamiggi and his department’s deputy, ...

A century of service

Chatting with a fellow firefighter shortly after the Waynesburg-Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company’s 50th anniversary, former chief Clovis Wright was asked if he thought the department would still be there for the 100th. His answer: “Somebody will carry on.” Wright’s words, ...

Donora council approved borrowing money to help fund a new public works facility Thursday. Council voted 5 to 2 to borrow up to $750,000 to complete the facility. The action was necessary to offset a shortfall in local share account grant funding. Voting in favor of the motion were Jim Brice, ...

Scholarship applicants sought

The Southpointe CEO Association (SPCEOA) is accepting applications for the 2026 Jack B. Piatt Scholarship program. The organization will award up to $10,000 in scholarships to local students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and their educational achievement. The program is open ...

The announcement during last year’s inaugural Washington County Real Estate Expo that a Costco wholesale store would soon be coming to the former Washington Mall site was the big reveal of the daylong event. But during a breakout session with the county commissioners during Thursday’s ...

Protecting kids from online predators

Pennsylvania State Police are rolling out a program to help parents know how to keep their kids safe from online predators. Rocco Gagliardi, public information officer for state police Troop B, put together the presentation that focuses mostly on Roblox. Roblox is an extremely popular ...