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🌱 Flooded in August 2025? Here’s your last chance for SBA help

Washington, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Washington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Flooded in August 2025? Here’s your last chance for SBA help
  • How much more will Washington County drivers pay to fill up now?
  • How Washington County’s veterans court is keeping local veterans out of prison

Also on today's calendar: Ashley Marina at Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival 2026 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Cool with occasional rain, temps: high: 62, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SBA relief deadline for flooding last fall approaches (gmtoday.com) — Residents, businesses, and nonprofits in Washington County still recovering from the August 2025 flooding have until June 11 to apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans. These Economic Injury Disaster Loans can cover operating expenses like payroll, fixed debts, and unpaid bills, with up to $2 million available and no payments due for the first year after disbursement.
   

• Gas prices won't deter Memorial Day travel (observer-reporter.com) — Drivers in Washington County are facing some of the highest gas prices in Pennsylvania this Memorial Day weekend, with averages around $4.82 per gallon, though slightly down from last week. AAA expects record travel despite the jump in fuel costs, and offers tips like slowing down, checking tire pressure, and traveling light to stretch each tank a bit further.
   

• ‘It changed my life' (observer-reporter.com) — Washington County’s specialized veterans court just graduated three local Army veterans who say the strict, two-year program kept them out of prison and helped them rebuild their lives. Judges and probation staff described how the Washington Court of Common Pleas’ treatment-focused programs offer veterans, people with addictions, mental health challenges, or DUI convictions a structured second chance instead of a state prison sentence.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Oreo, a cat who went missing in Washington, PA, has been safely reunited with their family after 9 hours, 6 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our sweet… (Nextdoor Armstrong)
  • IGS Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for CNC Machinist Level 2 - Machine Shop - Daylight Shift in Washington. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.

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Ok Washington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Washington

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.