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Newly built mobile home struck by lightning

A mobile home in Bentleyville caught fire Sunday afternoon after it was struck by lightning. According to Bentleyville Fire-Rescue, crews were called at about 2:23 p.m. to the 300 block of Beallsville Road for a fire. Assistant Fire Chief Dominic Sicchitano said it was a newly built home, and ...

Police beat July 15

CANTON Retail theft: David Austin Hennessee, 20, and Raymond Jay Shinkle, 27, both of Washington, were charged by Greene County Regional Police Friday in connection to a scheme to fraudulently purchase more than $11,500 in gift cards. According to the criminal complaint, Hennessee was employed ...

Demolition to begin soon on Washington Mall property

Demolition is expected to begin soon to raze the old Washington Mall in order to make way for a new development at the site. Washington County officials are holding a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to formally kick off the demolition of the mall, which opened in the late 1960s but has mostly ...

History brings crowds to Whiskey Rebellion Festival

What separated the Pennsylvania farmers brewing a rebellion over a pint at the Black Bear Tavern from the actors reenacting their arguments on Main Street in Washington Saturday? Looking at the calendar, about 230 years. But by location, only 80 yards. The Whiskey Rebellion Festival ...

Furries to the rescue: Anthrocon raises $89,000 for McDonald cat shelter

The furries of Anthrocon came through in a big way for Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue last weekend. Anthrocon attendees raised more than $89,000 for the McDonald-based cat shelter, according to Sandi Eaton, its director. Nose 2 Tail was the official charity for the event this year, which has been ...