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Jury acquits South Strabane man of attempted kidnapping

A South Strabane man accused of attempting to kidnap and assault a woman in a grocery store parking lot last year was found not guilty on two felony counts Thursday, although the Washington County jury was deadlocked on other charges associated with the case. Jose Carmen Zaragoza, 50, was on ...

Statewide committee rejects eight opioid settlement grants in Washington Co.

The statewide committee that oversees PennsylvaniaĢƵ opioid settlement trust fund is raising concerns about how Washington County is handing out its grants, calling the process “problematic” as it rejected eight applicants during its meeting last week and put nine others under further ...

Two other teen suspects in Washington Food Mart shooting arrested

Police have arrested the two other suspects accused in Sunday nightĢƵ robbery at the Washington Food Mart in which a customer was shot when she pulled out a concealed weapon in self defense. Christian Zavier Patrene, 19, and Christopher Ellis-Valperga, 18, were arrested Friday and charged ...

Judge selects new member for Cal Area School Board

A judge has selected a new member to fill out the California Area School Board. Following a hearing Monday at the Washington County Courthouse, Judge Brandon Neuman selected Kim Leasure to serve on the board to fill the vacancy created by Diane Zielensky when she resigned Sept. 17. The school ...

Washington Co. commissioners pass 2026 budget with no tax increase

The Washington County commissioners unanimously passed their 2026 budget with no tax increase, although there are disagreements about new positions being created to form a county-run drug and alcohol services program. During ThursdayĢƵ voting meeting, the commissioners approved the nearly ...