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The sound and the fury that roars out of Washington, D.C., on a daily basis may attract the lion’s share of attention, but local government and its more mundane duties have a more direct impact on people’s daily lives. That was the verdict from Washington County municipal officials who ...

Police beat March 27

DONORA Assault alleged: Cody Dewayne Roach, 35, of Monessen, was charged by Donora police Wednesday with aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment. According to the criminal complaint, at about 7 p.m. Wednesday, police were called to the 100 block of Ninth Street for a ...

South Strabane Township disbands parks and recreation commission

The South Strabane Township Board of Supervisors enacted an ordinance this week that will dissolve the parks and recreation commission. The supervisors voted 3-2 to do away with the commission at their meeting Tuesday. Supervisors Bob Weber and Russ Grego voted against it. Earlier this year ...

Arguments heard in Washington Co. precinct consolidation plan

Peters Township could be carved out of the Washington County Elections Board’s overall plan to consolidate precincts and merge polling places in more than a dozen municipalities ahead of the May 19 primary election. During a nearly three-hour hearing before Judge Michael Lucas at the ...

Washington Crown Center closing to mall walkers

While it was chilly outside Tuesday morning, Marge Prall was able to get her exercise with a walk around Washington Crown Center. That will soon not be an option, as the North Franklin Township indoor shopping mall will soon be closed to walkers while it is being transformed into Franklin ...