It doesn鈥檛 seem to be much of a mystery as to how the village of Dry Tavern in the northeastern corner of Greene County got its name. 鈥淭here was a tavern that did not serve alcohol,鈥� said Rea Redd, who is director of the Eberly Library at Waynesburg University. 鈥淭hey were sprinkled ...
A recent decision by the state Supreme Court has upended how some prosecutors and defense attorneys are approaching first-time offenses for driving under the influence. In a May 30 opinion, the court ruled that anyone who successfully completes the accelerated rehabilitative disposition ...
In celebration of the country鈥檚 semiquincentennial anniversary next year, a replica of the Liberty Bell painted with various scenes depicting the history of Washington County was unveiled as part of the America 250 鈥淏ells Across PA鈥� initiative. The commemorative sculpture, which was ...
A section of Route 19 just north of Waynesburg was closed in both directions Monday so construction crews can spend the next two months repairing a hillside slide, although the closure was a surprise to some motorists who came upon the blockade earlier this week. The initial slide in Franklin ...
The special counsel for Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh has asked for a delay in submitting a response to a Philadelphia group鈥檚 petition asking the state Supreme Court to restrict his ability to pursue the death penalty against defendants facing homicide charges. Lancaster ...
It was a homecoming of sorts for Lighthouse Electric with the celebration of its sprawling new manufacturing plant built at the former Brockway Glass site in Canton Township, along with its corporate headquarters moving into the old Ross Mould building in downtown Washington. The company has ...
