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Donora council votes to accept bids for forensic audit

Donora council approved a motion to accept bids for a forensic audit with a scope of seven years.The audit will include all borough information and accounts for 2017-23, including the police fund. The estimated cost is $50,000.All of the five council members present at Thursday’s meeting ...

Former Donora police superintendent sues borough over firing

Donora’s former police superintendent filed suit against the borough Thursday in U.S. District Court over his termination.James Brice, 69, contends in the lawsuit that he was unjustifiably terminated, is a victim of age discrimination and his constitutional rights were violated. The suit ...

Donora to host block party

The first End of Summer Block Party in Donora was such a success in 2022 that the Donora Smog Commemorative Committee decided to hold another.The second annual event is set for 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday on McKean Avenue from Fifth through Seventh streets. Among the features will be food vendors, ...

Donora police regain control of evidence room

Control of its evidence room was returned to the Donora Police Department Tuesday by order of Washington County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael Lucas.Last August, Lucas granted a petition for control to be transferred to the district attorney’s office after Washington County District ...

Barchemy expands with third plant in Donora

Barchemy, a chocolate and confectionery manufacturer in Donora, is expanding with the opening of its third plant.The new plant will produce healthier peanut coatings, chips and fillings.“It’s a separate structure attached to our main facility,” said Chris Leonard, Barchemy’s vice ...

Charleroi delays action on municipal authority

CHARLEROI – A standing-room-only crowd showed up for Wednesday’s Charleroi council meeting to voice their concerns over the borough’s proposal to dissolve the community’s water and sewer authority in an effort to generate revenue.Supporters of ABC carrying signs gathered outside well ...