Bahrain says Iran hit a desalination plant, stoking fears of attacks on civilian sites
A person died early Sunday after being struck by multiple vehicles in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the Chestnut Street exit. The unidentified person was seen lying in the middle of the eastbound lanes in North Franklin Township near the interchange, prompting a tractor-trailer driver to call 911 and report the situation, the Washington County coroner's office said. The name of the victim was not immediately released by the coroner's office. It's also not known why the person was on the highway. State police were dispatched to the scene shortly after 4 a.m., according to a Washington County 911 dispatch supervisor. The eastbound lanes were closed while state police ...
Washington fire Chief Chris Richer has a new contract. City Council approved a deal at its meeting Thursday that is retroactive to Jan. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, 2030. Richer's salary is $97,000 with a 2% increase each year of the contract. Mayor JoJo Burgess praised the fire chief, who has held the position since October 2021. “Chief Richer is somebody who displays the utmost professionalism and due diligence when taking care of anything that happens with our fire department,” Burgess said. Council also approved seven properties listed as public nuisances to be released to the Redevelopment Authority and scheduled for demolition. Those properties are: 293 Locust Ave., 553 ...
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court’s ruling that Washington County’s district attorney and former president judge are immune from litigation after a witness sued them for holding him in contempt and jailing him when he refused to testify at a homicide defendant’s preliminary hearing. The U.S. Third Circuit of Appeals last month affirmed the September 2024 decision that District Attorney Jason Walsh and Judge John DiSalle have prosecutorial and judicial immunity because their actions against Elijah White fell under the scope of their official duties. White refused to testify at the Dec. 9, 2022, preliminary hearing for Keaundre Crews, who was charged with shooting and ...
Since the United States began a military campaign in Iran last weekend, the price of gas has jumped locally and nationwide. According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gas in Pennsylvania was $3.45 per gallon on Friday. That’s up 34 cents from last week. The trend in Pennsylvania is ...
HERSHEY — When former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher walked off the field after his team lost in Super Bowl XXX to the Dallas Cowboys, the Crafton native consoled his young daughters and said, “Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.” Cowher’s statement might not have ...
PIAA Class 3A Wrestling Tournament Semifinals 107 - Jacob Carr (Sun Valley) major dec. Michael Johnson (West Allegheny), 10-0; Lee Dreshman (Canon-McMillan) dec. Quinn Bagnell (Council Rock South), 5-3. 114 - Brayden Wenrich (Northampton) dec. John Segata (Council Rock South), 8-1; Gabe ...
McDONALD – At South Fayette, Lailah Wright easily is the female version of a Harlem Globetrotter. For the junior surely knows how to wow the crowd. During a 64-35 victory over Milton Hershey in a first-round PIAA Class 5A playoff game, Wright contributed nine points, a handful of assists ...
I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...
Hosting an event at home can be an affordable way to gather with family and friends. According to a survey conducted by Talker Research, hosting events at home saw a significant resurgence in recent years. In 2024-2025, 72% of Americans said they preferred to stay in with friends rather than go ...
