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Downey House Fire sparked change

Almost 100 years ago, a fatal fire reshaped the Waynesburg downtown and led directly to the formation of the fire department that still serves the area today. What became known as the Downey House Fire started around 3:30 a.m. Dec. 23, 1925, in the Coney Island Restaurant, located on the ...

The familiar “take a penny, leave a penny” sign at counters relied on the coin being a part of everyday life. NovemberĢƵ halt to the minting of new pennies is leading to new signs in some retailers — ones warning the customers of a shortage. But, while local businesses are bracing ...

The Washington County commissioners are forming a committee to review applications from organizations seeking grants from the nationwide opioid settlement. The board voted unanimously during its Thursday meeting to create the “Opioid Advisory Committee” that will be tasked with evaluating ...

Priscella Layne didn’t want any gifts for her 80th birthday, figuring she has everything she needs. Instead, the West Finley womanĢƵ celebration of eight decades of life became a charity endeavor. Layne turned 80 Tuesday, but a party in her honor was held Dec. 13 at the Pennsylvania ...

The Fayette County commissioners unanimously approved the final budget for next year, which will not raise taxes on residents. The commissioners voted on the final budget at their meeting Thursday. The $54,433,827 spending plan is about $8,000 less than the proposed budget approved last ...

Washington County officials earlier this year made changes to the makeup of the Local Share Account review committee, eliminating seats for three independent economic development organizations while adding a “private sector representative” to the board. The changes were made with little ...