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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 ...

Southern Washington County communities hit hard by flooding

Homes, businesses and a wedding reception were affected by flooding Saturday night in southern Washington County. Heavy rainfall was concentrated mostly in North Franklin Township, South Franklin Township and Amwell Township. David Bane, chief of North Franklin Township Fire Company, ...

Recent fire highlights hydrant issues at Canton Township mobile home park

Firefighters were not able to tap into nearby hydrants when a fire destroyed a mobile home in Canton Township last month. The home at 602 Best Ave. caught fire the afternoon of June 25. Nobody was home when the fire started, but South Strabane Township’s fire chief said two dogs and two cats ...