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SloaneĢƵ trial on animal cruelty charges delayed until September

The criminal trial for Washington County Controller April Sloane, who is accused of neglecting her dog and causing its starvation death last year, is being delayed until September. SloaneĢƵ defense attorney, Louis Emmi, requested the continuance last month, and it was granted Friday by ...

Bradford House expands exhibits; visitor experiences

In July of 1794, a group of 400 whiskey rebels, mainly from Washington County, attacked and destroyed the home of a tax inspector south of Pittsburgh. One of the leaders of the Whiskey Rebellion, David Bradford, was among them. A Washington County resident from 1788-1794, Bradford made his ...

Be on the lookout: Spotted lanternfly nymphs beginning to hatch

Spotted lanternfly nymphs have emerged from their eggs, and if you see one, you are encouraged to use lethal force. An invasive species native to China, spotted lanternflies were first discovered in Berks County in 2014. Since then they have moved west through the state, and the Department ...

Washington Health System, UPMC complete merger

Washington Health System announced Saturday that it has officially merged with UPMC, becoming UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. The announcement comes on the heels of the state Attorney General greenlighting the merger after addressing concerns about the transactionĢƵ potential impact on ...