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Shapiro admin subpoenaed for records detailing use of public funds to upgrade gov’s private home

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Washington native creates “People Mover” ornament for holiday season

For the next three weeks, I’m not going to do anything but be at my workbench.” An observation from Santa Claus, sweating to ...
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Charleroi holding line on taxes

Charleroi residents will not face a tax increase in 2026. Council unanimously approved advertising a spending plan for 2026 ...
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Penn Highlands to host Santa and tree raffle event

Santa Claus will make his annual visit to Penn Highlands Mon Valley at 6 p.m. Dec. 17. Children will have a chance to enjoy ...
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Statewide committee rejects eight opioid settlement grants in Washington Co.

The statewide committee that oversees Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement trust fund is raising concerns about how Washington ...
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High school basketball: Undefeated Trinity girls win section opener

Undefeated Trinity overcame a slow start and a 25-point performance by Bethel Park’s Kat Boff to defeat the visiting Black Hawks 58-39 in the Class 5A Section 4 girls basketball opener Thursday night ...