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Changes made to Washington CountyĢƵ LSA review committee

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 ...

Commissioners approve formation of committee to review opioid grants

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 ...

Immigrants straining borough resources, Charleroi councilman tells lawmakers

A Charleroi councilman testified before a U.S. House subcommittee Wednesday that an influx of immigrants in recent years has had a negative impact on the borough. “I am here as a local elected official who has had to look residents in the eye and explain why their town no longer feels safe, ...

Route 88 reopens in Charleroi

After a portion of the road collapsed three months ago, Route 88 in Charleroi was reopened to traffic last week. The Aug. 28 collapse resulted in worker Vincenzo Lopez being trapped chest-deep in dirt for about five hours in the 800 block of McKean Avenue, also known as Route 88. Lopez, of ...