Melograne To Seek Full Term As District Judge

Washington County Magisterial District Judge Phil Melograne has announced plans to seek a full term on the bench.  The 62 year old Peters Township resident made the announcement Tuesday. Melograne was appointed to the bench to fill the vacancy that opened after Judge Jesse Pettit was elected to Common Pleas court.  The district includes; Courtney, Crookham, Elrama, Finleyville, Gastonville, Hackett, McMurray, Mingo Creek State Park, Nottingham, Peters, Union and Venetia.  In his announcement, Melograne  pointed to his life experience including success as a prosecutor, defense attaorney and common pleas court judge.  He said “Nobody in this county has the experience I have”.  He went on to say “I know when to be tough when I need to, compassionate when the moment call for it, and always dedicated to serving the people of my district when they come seeking justice.”