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Not a mean one

The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, have been making the rounds in the region, entertaining fans of the beloved holiday classic. Underneath all of the green fur are Jason Dunkle of Washington and his Italian greyhound, Greyson. “We’ve been doing the Grinch since 2023,” Dunkle said. ...

The Washington County commissioners will likely vote next month on the revamped Local Share Account review committee after changes were made in August without the publicĢƵ knowledge. County solicitor Gary Sweat said he will advise the commissioners to formally vote on the matter during their ...

For the past 70 years, the King Coal Association has promoted and celebrated the history of mining in Southwestern Pennsylvania, reminding residents of its importance to the region. “Going back to earlier years, probably even before the 1900s, the coal industry, and coal mines ...

Greene County home destroyed in fire

No one was injured when a Christmas Eve fire broke out in a Sycamore home. Center Township Fire Chief Paul Cook said the home at 851 Hopewell Ridge Road, used as a guest house by the property owner, was a total loss. No one was inside when the fire broke out around 8:45 a.m., Cook said. ...

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — ItĢƵ been a year of sweeping and controversial ...

East Bethlehem man charged in assault

State police arrested a man Sunday afternoon after he allegedly assaulted his mother in East Bethlehem Township. James Edwa Skolnekovich, 42, of East Bethlehem Township, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault and misdemeanors of terroristic threats and simple assault. According to the ...