State police in Washington County confiscated about 335 pounds of marijuana from an unattended truck tractor in South Strabane yesterday afternoon. (Today)
Two men have been charged in federal court with conspiring to run a gambling operation in Washington County that has been the focus of an ongoing federal investigation that has netted at least nine other arrests. (11/19/2008)
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The borough of West Alexander, along the West Virginia border, decided in a referendum to dissolve and become part of Donegal Township in January.
Little is expected to change right away for folks in Donegal, where residents surprisingly approved a referendum Nov. 4 to merge with neighbors in West Alexander. (11/16/2008)
Santo Chimento Day is celebrated Nov. 6 in Washington County for a good reason. (11/16/2008)
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Burgettstown High School senior Ashley Wilinski and junior Kirstie Wilson work on their styling technique during the open house. Sophomore Brandi Pulver is behind them.
The high school girls chatted as they styled hair and exchanged beauty tips, but they weren't at a slumber party. (11/16/2008)