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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 鈥減rivate sector representative鈥 to the board. The changes were made with little ...

Priscella Layne didn鈥檛 want any gifts for her 80th birthday, figuring she has everything she needs. Instead, the West Finley woman鈥檚 celebration of eight decades of life became a charity endeavor. Layne turned 80 Tuesday, but a party in her honor was held Dec. 13 at the Pennsylvania ...

The Fayette County commissioners unanimously approved the final budget for next year, which will not raise taxes on residents. The commissioners voted on the final budget at their meeting Thursday. The $54,433,827 spending plan is about $8,000 less than the proposed budget approved last ...

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 鈥淥pioid Advisory Committee鈥 that will be tasked with evaluating ...

Crews respond to Brownsville fire

No one was inside a Brownsville house when it caught fire Friday morning. According to a Fayette County 911 supervisor, emergency crews were called to the 800 block of Second Street at 8:03 a.m. The supervisor said the home was empty, and no injuries were reported. More information was not ...

Final push underway for Give-A-Christmas

Total: $6,022 Goal: $10,000 There are only a few days left to help the Salvation Army by donating to the Give-A-Christmas campaign. The annual fundraiser supports programs offered by local units of the nonprofit, including housing and utility assistance and food banks. This year鈥檚 goal ...