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‘One of Washington CountyĢƵ most distinguished sons’

James G. Blaine, who grew up in West Brownsville and is the only Washington County resident to ever run for president on a major party ticket, is getting a “glow up,” thanks to a new Netflix drama series featuring President James GarfieldĢƵ brief term in office. The Washington County ...

Back in the pulpit

After a short retirement, the Rev. Robert Ellis Stump admits to feeling good to be back in the pulpit again. The new pastor of California United Methodist Church has 40 years of experience at United Methodist Churches in Central Pennsylvania. Stump, 65, had retired from the ministry in June ...

Bentleyville considering tax jump in revised 2026 budget

Bentleyville is reopening its 2026 budget, which includes a one-mill tax increase. If approved, it would be the boroughĢƵ first tax increase since 2018. Council voted unanimously at a special meeting Monday to advertise the reopened spending plan for 2026. “After we went through ...

Bridge to somewhere

Workers from Allison Park Contractors put the finishing touches on the cement walkway for the new pedestrian bridge that is being built next to the site where the historic cast-iron bridge that crosses Dunlap Creek in Brownsville is being rehabilitated. Market Street has been closed since ...

Gunman who killed Ringgold senior pleads guilty to third-degree murder

The gunman who shot and killed a Ringgold High School senior and wounded her friend in South Franklin nearly two years ago pleaded guilty to third-degree murder Monday just before jury selection was set to begin for his trial at the Washington County Courthouse. Windale Barfield Jr., 21, of ...