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Washington man arrested on charges he abused 6-month-old daughter

A Washington man was arrested Tuesday, a day after he was charged with abusing his 6-month-old daughter, causing a lacerated liver, fractured ribs and two broken legs.Randy Hughes, 38, was arraigned late in the morning before District Judge Robert Redlinger on charges of aggravated assault and ...

LETTER Description of Washington’s finances inaccurate

I am compelled to respond to a June 7 editorial regarding the city of Washington's finances and the somewhat hyperbolic description of same as a "disaster."While the city has in fact experienced some setbacks as a result of unforeseen circumstances, the editorial is completely oblivious to the ...

Clare Drive improvements, park access planned

Washington officials visited South Strabane Township supervisors Tuesday to discuss the city’s plans to establish an emergency access road to Washington Park from Clare Drive.Washington Mayor Scott Putnam and Councilman Ken Westcott said the access is something they’ve been wanting to do ...

Washington officials to vote on early intervention study

Washington officials plan to participate in the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s early intervention program for financially struggling communities.City council members are expected to vote Thursday to have an early intervention study done this year. The study will look ...

Washington business district seeks new manager

Washington Business District Authority is looking for a new manager.Sarah Collier was hired for the position last year but has given her resignation, according to Washington Mayor Scott Putnam. Matt Miller, chairman of the board of directors for the authority, said Collier, who could not be ...

Five doctors for area treatment clinics facing drug charges

Federal prosecutors said Thursday five physicians face criminal charges over prescriptions they issued while working for a company that operates addiction-treatment clinics in the region.The Department of Justice said indictments accuse the doctors of allegedly issuing unlawful prescriptions ...