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Peters Township sues Washington Co. coroner over autopsy records

Peters Township officials are suing the Washington County coronerĢƵ office over its refusal to turn over autopsy reports and other records to the municipalityĢƵ police department, which they claim is hampering the investigation into a babyĢƵ death earlier this year. John Smith, who ...

Fire damages Washington Township house

An early-morning fire Thursday damaged a house in Washington Township next door to the volunteer fire department. Crews from numerous departments in the tri-county area were called to the house fire on 1302 Axton St. about 1:45 p.m. and found flames shooting from the roof. There were no ...

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 ...

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 ...