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The Superintendent of the Bentworth School District posted on their Facebook page that a middle school student was found with a knife on Tuesday morning.  Scott Martin says the student went to breakfast and then reported to the office where he turned the knife over to an adult.  Martin says the student’s parents were immediately notified and the matter was referred to the school district’s police.  No names were released and no reason was given as to why the student brought the knife to school.

The final suspect in the September 2020 drug delivery resulting in death case surrounding the death of Bradley Remorowski of Washington has entered a plea. Duane Berry, 33 of Carnegie pleaded guilty to conspiracy possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance charge. Berry was initially accused of supplying the drugs to Remorowski that caused his death because police identified phone communications between the two in the hours leading up to Remorowski’s death. Berry told police that he acted as the intermediary between Remorowski and the actual supplier Calvin Ortiz of Homestead. In October of 2025, Calvin Ortiz pleaded no contest to a drug delivery resulting in death charge and a criminal use of a communications device charge. He is currently spending 4-10 years in state prison. In exchange for Berry’s plea and cooperation with prosecutors, Berry received a 3 year probationary sentence. Felony charges of conspiracy drug delivery resulting in death and criminal use of a communications device against Berry were dropped.

Work at the Courthouse Square demolition site on Beau Street in Washington is on hold after an excavator tipped over into a hole.  It happened just after nine-thirty Tuesday morning. Washington County officials say the operator of the machine was able to get out without injury and was never trapped inside. The individual was evaluated on the scene by medics but was not taken to the hospital. County officials say they turned over the Courthouse Square site to ADAMO Construction on Monday. They have requested a public safety incident report from the general contractor, including information about the operator and his condition, as well as the company he was employed by.

 Fan registration is now open for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.  To register for free entry for the draft taking place from April 23-25, fans should download the NFL OnePass app or click here.  “The NFL Draft is a massive annual celebration of football and community, and Pittsburgh provides a spectacular stage to welcome residents and fans from all over the world,” said Peter O’Reilly, executive vice president of club business, international and league events. “By connecting iconic locations in the heart of the city, we’re creating an accessible, free experience that reflects Pittsburgh’s creativity, imagination and grit, and invites all fans to be there live as the next generation of the NFL takes the stage.”   The NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is said to transform the North Shore and Point State Park into a three-day celebration of football, community and culture. The expansive campus is expected to highlight Pittsburgh’s landmarks, waterways and skyline while creating an immersive experience for fans of all ages.  Officials encourage fans to download the NFL OnePass app, calling it the “must-have” tool to navigate draft weekend and get real-time updates.  (Photo:  WPXI) 

PITTSBURGH — Kennywood and Sandcastle Water Park are hiring more than 2,000 employees ahead of the 2026 season. The parks will host a dual job fair on March 7 at Kennywood to recruit for various positions across both properties. Kennywood is seeking more than 1,500 hosts to join its staff for the upcoming year. Sandcastle Water Park is currently hiring more than 500 team members for its summer operations. The hiring event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet current staff, learn about open roles and participate in on-the-spot interviews. Starting pay for park employees is up to $15 per hour. Job opportunities are available across all park departments, including ride operations, security and lifeguards. Other open positions include roles in food and beverage, park services and admissions.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S. submarine has sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. The sinking happened as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran’s security forces and other symbols of power. As the war expands yet again, Tehran has warned of the destruction of the Middle East’s military and economic infrastructure. The tempo of the strikes on Iran was so intense that state television announced the mourning ceremony for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be postponed. In addition to striking Tehran on the fifth day of the conflict, Israel hit the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon. Iran fired on Bahrain, Kuwait and Israel.

NEW YORK (AP) — The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S. And drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel. This happened as war engulfed the Middle East and shipments of oil and gas were stranded in the Persian Gulf. Gasoline prices are rising as oil prices soar to levels not seen in more than a year. The spikes are happening after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran and Iran launched a series of retaliatory attacks, including a drone strike on the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge is hearing evidence on whether Camp Mystic, where 25 girls and two counselors were killed in catastrophic floods last year, should remain closed. One victim’s family also is asking a Travis County judge to halt any construction at the camp while their lawsuit is pending. Eight-year-old Cile Steward was swept away during the flooding and her body still has not been recovered. She’s one of two victims never accounted for after last July 4’s flood. Cile’s parents have sued the owners of Camp Mystic, the all-girls camp along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country that flooded last summer.

DALLAS (AP) — State Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ closely watched Democratic Senate primary. He’ll face the winner of a May runoff for the Republican nomination between Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn and Paxton were the top finishers in a three-way contest Tuesday with Rep. Wesley Hunt. No GOP candidate hit the 50% vote threshold needed to win outright. Texas, along with North Carolina and Arkansas, on Tuesday kicked off midterm elections with control of Congress at stake and against the backdrop of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

(AP) – A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters. The discrepancy stems from widespread reliance on gravitational models that account for Earth’s gravity and rotation but overlook local drivers of sea level including tides, currents and wind. Correcting this suggests a 1-meter or 3-foot rise could inundate up to 37% more land and threaten as many as 132 million more people. And that has major implications for climate adaption planning and finance. The findings come as a new report warns that major gaps in understanding how much carbon the ocean absorbs are also skewing global climate projections.