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Coroner’s former solicitor disputes Warco’s claims of coercion by DA

The former solicitor for Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco said he “noticed a demonstrable change in (his) demeanor” beginning in late 2022 and early 2023 when he began pursuing a coroner’s inquest in the shooting death of a man following a lengthy police chase. Steve Toprani, who ...

Local animal rescues in need as capacity fills

With the typical “summer slump” and declining adoption rates since the end of the pandemic, animal rescues are in need of adopters, volunteers and fosters. The Washington Area Humane Society currently has 110 animals at its shelter currently, and 28 animals in foster care. Executive ...

Key reasons Pennsylvania’s mental health system is failing

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. In 2011, Pennsylvania made a promise: Everyone living in a state ...

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 ...

Boil water advisory issued for area near Avella

A boil water advisory has been issued for 310 customers of Pennsylvania American Water near Avella. The advisory was issued Saturday morning due to a water main break. The notice applies to customers in portions of Cross Creek, Independence and Jefferson townships, and West Middletown. To ...