Washington County committee to reconsider projects that were passed over for LSA funds

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

Senior Reporter

tbrown@yourmvi.com

For the first time in the program’s history, the Washington County Local Share Account review committee will be able to reconsider projects not originally selected for funding this year. LSA funds are generated through the county’s share of gaming revenues from Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in North Strabane Township.

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