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Building demos to spur development in Downtown Washington

Another two dilapidated buildings that had been an eyesore for years in Washington were demolished last week, paving the way for a new mixed-use development in the heart of the downtown business district. Only rubble remains of the two vacant buildings in the 80 block of North Main Street ...

Police to begin full enforcement of cellphone ban while driving

Drivers across Pennsylvania will face increased penalties for using mobile devices while driving as Paul Miller’s Law - which was passed in 2024 but enforced on a limited basis during an initial warning period - will take full effect starting June 5. Police will issue traffic citations for ...

State police respond to 6 fatal crashes over holiday weekend

State police responded to six fatal crashes across Pennsylvania during the Easter weekend. From April 3 to 5, troopers were called to 532 total crashes. Six people were killed in those accidents, and 42 of the crashes were related to motorists driving under the influence. Those numbers are ...

Fayette, Greene counties at ‘high’ risk for wildfires

Emergency officials in Fayette and Greene counties are asking people to avoid outdoor burning after the state announced Thursday the two counties are at an elevated risk for wildfires. The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources placed Fayette and Greene in the “high” level ...

Crop damage among topics discussed during farmers’ Harrisburg visit

The cost of fuel and fertilizer, milk prices and the destruction wrought by deer and other wildlife were among the topics Washington County farmers discussed with lawmakers in Harrisburg last week when they were there for the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s annual legislative conference. “There ...

Companies take guilty plea over illegal video gaming devices

Operators of two amusement companies have pleaded guilty to distributing illegal video gaming devices in Washington County and other communities in the Pittsburgh region. According to a news release from the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office, the proprietors of Buffalo Skills Games Inc. ...