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Senior judges to help with caseload in Washington County

Help is on the way at the Washington County Courthouse. Retired senior judges will soon be called upon to assist with the caseload as the Washington County Court of Common Pleas is down two judges following the retirement last summer of former president judge Gary Gilman and the recent ...

Bundle up

After a couple of days in the teens or single digits, today’s high of near 40 may feel like a heatwave. But don’t put away the heavy coat just yet. “It’s not getting warm,” said National Weather Service Meteorologist Liana Lupo. “Our highs are going to range between mid-teens ...

Washington County customers asked to conserve water

Pennsylvania American Water is asking its customers to reduce nonessential water use while several counties are under a drought watch. Washington County was initially placed on drought watch by the the state Department of Environmental Protection in September. Earlier this month, 11 more ...

Fayette County man accused of statutory sexual assault

A Fairchance man allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl over a two-and-a-half-month period and also shared drugs with her. Neal Wilson, 25, told police he had been sexually active with the girl starting in November and continuing up to the time officers interviewed him on ...

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum recognized by USA Today

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards in the Best Small Town Museum category. Daily online voting in USA Today’s awards is happening until Monday, Feb. 9, at 11:59 a.m. Winners will be announced Feb. 18. “We are honored to be ...