The Washington County commissioners are poised to alter how they distribute more than $2 million in hotel tax revenue given annually to promote tourism, although the head of the county鈥檚 tourism agency said the proposed plan would violate state law and could lead to a lawsuit. Commissioners ...
Peters Township officials are suing the Washington County coroner鈥檚 office over its refusal to turn over autopsy reports and other records to the municipality鈥檚 police department, which they claim is hampering the investigation into a baby鈥檚 death earlier this year. John Smith, who ...
An early-morning fire Thursday damaged a house in Washington Township next door to the volunteer fire department. Crews from numerous departments in the tri-county area were called to the house fire on 1302 Axton St. about 1:45 p.m. and found flames shooting from the roof. There were no ...
The statewide committee that oversees Pennsylvania鈥檚 opioid settlement trust fund is raising concerns about how Washington County is handing out its grants, calling the process 鈥減roblematic鈥� as it rejected eight applicants during its meeting last week and put nine others under further ...
A judge has selected a new member to fill out the California Area School Board. Following a hearing Monday at the Washington County Courthouse, Judge Brandon Neuman selected Kim Leasure to serve on the board to fill the vacancy created by Diane Zielensky when she resigned Sept. 17. The school ...
The Washington County commissioners unanimously passed their 2026 budget with no tax increase, although there are disagreements about new positions being created to form a county-run drug and alcohol services program. During Thursday鈥檚 voting meeting, the commissioners approved the nearly ...
