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Jefferson Township fire chief prepares to step away after 54 years

When Brady Mermon began as the chief of the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department in 1970, it was a small operation with an outdated truck. As Mermon prepares to retire at the end of the year, the growth the Washington County fire department has seen under his watch is evident. Brad ...

Wayne Township man accused of sexually abusing children

State police arrested a Wayne Township man Thursday after he was accused of the sexual abuse of three children dating back to 1983. Jeffrey Delmont Hillberry, 71, faces charges in three separate cases. In one case police charged him with felonies of rape of a person less than 13 years old, ...

Tanger reopens two days after power surge

Holiday shopping is back on at Tanger Outlets after a power surge shut down the South Strabane retail destination for two days this week. While some suites were still closed Wednesday afternoon, most stores were operating. Prior to opening, most of the businesses had notices from the South ...

7 injured in I-70 crash

Four medical helicopters were called to South Strabane Township in Washington County Sunday afternoon after a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 left several people injured and shut down the interstate for three hours. According to South Strabane Fire Department, the accident occurred about ...

Chartiers Township couple lose home to fire

A Chartiers Township couple lost their home to fire Sunday evening. Robert Fetty, assistant chief for the Chartiers Township Fire Department, said their crews were called at about 8:20 p.m. to 104 Veronica Drive. The fire at the ranch-style home started on the front porch, according to ...

Multiple cats perish in fire that destroyed Finleyville home

A Finleyville woman lost her home and several pet cats to fire early Wednesday. Finleyville Fire Department Chief Jacob Lawrence said crews were called just before 6 a.m. to 70 Hidden Valley Drive. Firefighters arrived to see heavy flames and smoke coming out of the side of the mobile ...