In celebration of the country’s semiquincentennial anniversary next year, a replica of the Liberty Bell painted with various scenes depicting the history of Washington County was unveiled as part of the America 250 “Bells Across PA” initiative. The commemorative sculpture, which was ...
Albert Einstein said a picture is worth a thousand words. The photo of the sign at the Moshannon detention center in Philipsburg in today’s newspaper screams them. Irony, too. “Help shelter pets find their way home,” the billboard in the background reads. The signs’ juxtaposition ...
A recent decision by the state Supreme Court has upended how some prosecutors and defense attorneys are approaching first-time offenses for driving under the influence. In a May 30 opinion, the court ruled that anyone who successfully completes the accelerated rehabilitative disposition ...
Monessen police arrested a man and woman this week in connection with the abuse of a 5-year-old boy, including forcing the child to eat his own feces. Charles W. Smitley V, 29, and Colleen Cassidy, 36, both of Monessen, each face felony charges of endangering the welfare of children, unlawful ...
Economic development attraction projects are always exciting as few things capture the community’s attention more than the announcement of a new company bringing investment and new jobs to a community. As a great example, Spaleck USA, a leading global manufacturer of conveying and ...
First Lutheran Church in Washington is gearing up for its 100th anniversary in 2025. The church at 92 W. Walnut St. will be celebrating its centennial next June and has a variety of events in the works to mark the milestone. “We’ve been collecting different items from the different ...
