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Driver flown following one-vehicle crash in Charleroi

A driver was taken to Pittsburgh by helicopter after driving through a barrier and flipping the vehicle Tuesday night. Charleroi Fire Department Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said crews were called at about 8:50 p.m. to the 900 block of McKean Avenue. Whiten said the road had been closed off due ...

McDonald man killed in motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist was killed Monday evening after he was struck by another vehicle. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the man as 67-year-old John Charles Dinsmore of McDonald. According to Warco’s report, Dinsmore was driving his motorcycle east in the 3800 block of Millers ...

Cecil Township man killed in motorcycle accident

A Cecil Township man died Monday after losing control of his motorcycle. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the driver as 32-year-old Alexander Adams. According to Warco, the accident occurred sometime between 9 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 a.m. Monday in the 900 block of Baker ...

Two hospitalized after three-vehicle crash

A three-vehicle crash in North Franklin Township Monday morning resulted in two people being hospitalized. According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, the accident occurred at about 6:49 a.m. at Route 40’s intersection with Mounts and McKee roads. North Franklin Township Fire Chief ...

Multiple departments respond to Canton Township fire

The state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening. According to Canton Township Fire & Rescue Chief Chuck LaBella, crews were called at about 7:40 p.m. to 1148 W. Findlay St. LaBella described the structure as an “auto repair ...

South Strabane supervisors approve 10-year lease for $1.3 million fire truck

Elected officials in South Strabane Township approved a lease for a $1.3 million fire truck with a 107-foot-ladder. The 10-year agreement with First National Bank is heavily backloaded, with a more than $690,000 payment due in 2034. According to the lease agreement, the first payment would be ...