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Oh, Myya! Washington County Sheriff’s Office introduces new facility K-9

The newest member of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office happens to have four legs. The sheriff’s office has welcomed K-9 Myya, a 6-month-old yellow Labrador retriever who is training to become a facility dog. When Myya and her partner, Deputy Madison Klempay, complete training, ...

Canonsburg progresses on flood protection program

An inspection of the Chartiers Creek area conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers determined Canonsburg Borough is doing what is needed to protect the creek banks, council learned at its meeting Tuesday. “For the last several years we have been in an unsatisfactory position, so the ...

Canonsburg man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting minors

A Canonsburg man who pleaded guilty in April to federal charges for sexually exploiting minors he was chatting with over social media apps will spend the next two decades in prison. Justin Darby, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan on Aug. 27 and ordered to serve 20 ...

School districts share concerns over continued state budget stalemate

As the budget stalemate in Harrisburg continues, educators across Pennsylvania are urging state lawmakers to end the impasse. School districts have been left in limbo, unsure of what funding they will receive this year. The Pennsylvania State Education Association last week raised the ...

Second teen accused in Washington shooting arrested

The second teenager accused in a shooting in Washington more than a month ago was arrested last week in Pittsburgh. The 17-year-old male, who was not identified by authorities, was arrested Thursday by Pittsburgh police in connection with the early morning shooting July 29 that injured a man, ...

OSHA concludes investigation into collapsed trench in Charleroi

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finished its investigation into last week's trench collapse in the 800 block of McKean Avenue in Charleroi that trapped a man for about five hours. Borough Manager Joe Manning said he spoke with an OSHA representative Tuesday ...