Peters Twp Alerted To Possible Magisterial Change

Peters Township Council was alerted by a local attorney about the proposed changes that the Washington County Court of Common Pleas is proposing. Sean Logue addressed council and explained that the magisterial court in the township will be vacated and all cases in the township would be shifted to Cecil Township. Logue pointed out that it would be difficult for residents to get to the new location as there is no easy way to get from Peters Township to the court’s location on Millers Run Road. Township Manager Paul Lauer explained that the proposed change would drastically increase costs to the township in travel time for police and staff when they are called to testify. He also pointed out the extra wear and tear on vehicles that would be encountered. Council Vice Chairman Frank Kosir found the proposal hard to believe and encouraged residents to reach out to county officials to let them know they want to keep their magisterial court in Peters Township.