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Whiskey Rebellion Festival brings history to life

“Those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it,” said philosopher George Santayana, a sentiment that remains deeply relevant today. Yet, for many students, history becomes tedious when it’s reduced to memorizing dates and names. The Bradford House Historical Association is ...

Two men charged in connection with Smith Township woman’s shooting death

Two men are being charged in the shooting that killed a woman and wounded her adult son during a home invasion in Smith Township last month. Michael Coury Pyles and Walter Lee Winland Jr. are accused of going to the home at 132 Eleanor St. in Langeloth early June 16 with the intent of robbing ...

Washington police investigating vehicle accident

Washington police are investigating after a 911 caller reported seeing a bloodied man driving a damaged vehicle. According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, the caller saw the man at the GetGo at 104 E. Wylie Ave. at about 4 a.m. Wednesday. The supervisor said they believe he had been ...

Washington man killed in Mercer County accident

A Washington man died Sunday after he was hit by a vehicle in Mercer County. The Mercer County coroner’s office identified the man as 92-year-old Edward Wiszczor Sr. According to the coroner, the accident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday in the 1700 block of Route 19 in Fairview ...

Second suspect charged in fatal Washington shooting

A second suspect has been charged in the April shooting that left a Washington man dead. Washington police last week charged William Howell with felony counts of homicide and conspiracy in connection with the April 28 killing of Nasstylejah Wilkerson in the city. Wilkerson, 28, was shot ...

One hospitalized in two-vehicle accident

One person was hospitalized Wednesday morning after a collision between a vehicle and motorcycle in South Strabane Township. According to a Washington County 911 Supervisor, the accident occurred about 8 a.m. at the intersection of East Beau Street and Quarry Road. One person was taken via ...