There were no injuries when a fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at an apartment building in Washington. The fire was reported about 3 p.m. at 644 E. Maiden St. The residence has two apartments, according to Steve Devenney, city of Washington police chief, and the tenants of one of the apartments were not there when […]
A new era began Tuesday in the city of Washington. JoJo Burgess was sworn in as the new mayor, the first Black man to hold the position in the city. Burgess was sworn in by District Judge Kevin Cooper Jr., a magistrate from Allegheny County. Holding the Bible was Burgess’ son, A’Shon. “Years ago you […]
Mayor-Elect Jojo Burgess has appointed Lt. Steve Devenney as the new chief of police for the city of Washington. Devenney will replace Chief Daniel Rush, effective Jan. 2. Rush is retiring after 22 years of service to the Washington Police Department, the past two as its chief. Burgess interviewed four candidates for the position and […]