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Washington Co. population rises

There are more people in Washington County but fewer folks in Greene.

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Aquatech's portable, on-site system could revolutionize water treatment at...

CANONSBURG - Aquatech International will field test a portable water treatment system this week at an area natural gas well site that, if all goes as planned, could drastically reduce water consumption...

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Minister sacrifices her hair in effort to finance cancer research for kids

A minister and several of her parishioners had their heads shaved Sunday afternoon to celebrate St. Baldrick's Day, but the loss of their locks had more to do with encouraging people to donate money to...

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Pay freeze on table for some

Some area school boards already are talking to their unions about the possibility of a one-year pay freeze.

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To the bone: Schools brace for cuts

Since Linda Mancini became the California Area School District superintendent in 2008, she has cut more than $1 million in expenses out of the district's budget, including eliminating the assistant...

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Gas drilling dominates commissioners candidates forum

Four years ago - the last time the Washington County commissioners' office appeared on the ballot - the term "Marcellus Shale" never appeared on the campaign radar screen.

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Wounded officer worked in Peters, Cecil

 A part-time Clairton police officer who was shot Monday night during a home invasion worked for the Peters Township Police Department for 13 years and for Cecil Township's department for four years.

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'We lost so much'

About 4 a.m. Feb. 24, Tony Wright of Washington was awakened by a call from his boss asking him to come in a few hours earlier than scheduled.

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Between a rock and a gas well

A Range Resources spokesman said Tuesday the company is "very, very serious" about halting operations in Mt. Pleasant Township if a suitable gas drilling ordinance is not adopted.

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Police: Washington man stabs housemate

An argument between two Washington men who rent rooms at a house in the 700 block of Allison Avenue ended Tuesday afternoon with one of the housemates suffering a stab wound to the abdomen.

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Women held for court in plot to rob N. Charleroi pizza shop

Two women accused of conspiring to rob a North Charleroi pizza shop this month will face trial.

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Judge OKs sentence in baby's death

Heather Marie Saffel couldn't hold back the tears Wednesday when an old friend told her that she may be able to forgive, but she will never forget what Saffel did to her infant daughter.

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Canton Township couple waive child abuse charges

A Canton Township couple accused of abusing their infant daughter waived their cases to court Wednesday.

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Police seek clues after city shooting

Washington police spent much of Wednesday talking with witnesses as they continue to investigate the shooting of a 23-year-old Washington man.

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Injured workers sue driller

Two workmen who were severely injured in a massive Feb. 23 fire at a Marcellus Shale natural gas well site near Avella have sued the drilling company, claiming it was negligent in allowing flammable...

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Jefferson motorist jailed

Motorist Gunaajav Unurbat, 42, of Jefferson, Greene County, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after striking a vehicle Friday night on Route 188 in front of the Jefferson Fire Department hall.

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30-year-old Weavertown Group sees hiring spurt due to Marcellus drilling demands

CECIL - When Dawn Fuchs' father, Donald Fuchs, started Weavertown Trucking 30 years ago this month, he was one man with one truck and $7,500 in start-up money.

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PT grad YouTube's sole visual designer

When McMurray native Rebecca Bortman comes to work each day at YouTube's offices in San Francisco, she's prepared to assume an awesome responsibility.

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Just par for the course: McMurray resident commended for volunteer work as...

Most golf fans tune in to the Northern Trust Los Angeles Open golf tournament to watch the best golfers on the PGA tour.

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Bountiful blessings: Hundreds attend church service at county fair

The deadly collapse of a stage at the Indiana State Fair the night before was on the minds of the nearly 250 people who attended Sunday's church service at the Washington County Agricultural Fair.

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