Residents and businesses impacted by the April flooding that devastated parts of Southwestern Pennsylvania can apply for funding through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Loan program. “The flooding in Southwestern Pennsylvania has been devastating, and I remain committed to helping Pennsylvanians recover and rebuild stronger than before,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro. “That’s why […]
As torrential rains came to an end, officials fanned out across the region Thursday to assess damages caused by this week’s severe flooding. At least six municipalities in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties have enacted disaster declarations, including Marianna, Brownsville, Bentleyville, Deemston, and Rices Landing. Washington County Department of Public Safety is working with municipal […]
Marianna’s former tax collector was sentenced Monday to house arrest and probation after she pleaded guilty to stealing from the borough and taxpayers. Erica Pinkney, 39, began working at Marianna as the borough secretary in 2017, and was appointed to fill the vacant tax collector job in June 2018. The position of tax collector is […]
A Pennsylvania bill that would limit fracking near homes and schools was shelved this summer right before a scheduled committee vote. In a small town in shale country, accounts of misery and discord show the stakes.