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Witch trials topic of Scottish podcasters’ talk at Citizens

Two Scottish authors and podcasters will be at Citizens Library in Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to talk about 16th century witch trials. Zoe Venditozzi and Clair Mitchell, the hosts of the “Witches of Scotland” podcast and the authors of the newly published book, “How to Kill a ...

END OF AN ERA: Washington Mall demolition moves forward

Crews from Neiswonger Construction work Thursday while making progress demolishing a section of the old Washington Mall on the northern side of the property that faces Interstate 70/79 in South Strabane Township. The crews began working several weeks ago and have cleared out a significant ...

Commissioners purchase new high-tech security screening system for courthouse

A new high-tech weapons detection system backed by artificial intelligence will soon be installed at the Washington County Courthouse, giving sheriff’s deputies more information while screening people through security and hopefully moving visitors into the building more quickly. The ...

Pinup power

A group of women from the region are channeling singer Neil Sedaka’s “Calendar Girl” to raise money for charity. The Vargas Girls, whose members range in age from the 20s to 60s, are paying tribute to the art of pinup. Their latest endeavor is a 2026 calendar. Funds raised will go ...

Brownsville Area High School announces homecoming court

Brownsville Area High School will hold homecoming festivities on Friday, Oct. 24. The celebration will begin with a parade that begins on Republic Street at 5:45 p.m. A homecoming ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Redstone Field, followed by the school’s football game at 7 p.m. Court ...