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Two more people are now charged in the death of a 9-year-old girl.  Renesmay Eutsey was found dead in September 2025, partially submerged in the Youghiogheny River.  Two women, Kourtney Malinda Eutsey, 31, and Sarah Ann Shipley, 35, were initially charged in Renesmay’s death.  Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele on Tuesday issued a press release announcing charges against two more people: Theresa Marie Shipley, 63, and Sandra Lynn Umensetter, 51. Aubele identifies the women as Renesmay’s grandmother and a friend of the family, respectively.  Per Aubele, both women are facing charges of endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person. Theresa also faces an additional count of persons required to report suspected child abuse.  These new charges come after the Aubele’s office got an autopsy report and other documents from the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office.  Aubele says the coroner’s office findings confirmed Renesmay died of malnourishment, neglect and blunt force trauma injuries. The primary cause of death is said to mirror the alleged injuries to a seven-year-old victim who was hospitalized but survived.  Both women are expected to be arraigned on Tuesday afternoon.

There have been some administrative changes in the Peters Township School District. At their regular meeting this month, school board members named Dr. Michael Fisher as the new Deputy Superintendent for the school district, to replace Dr. Jennifer Murphy, who will be moving into her new role as the superintendent, following the retirement of Dr. Jeannine French.  Dr. Fisher will continue his role focusing on curriculum for grades K-5, overseeing assessments and the District’s safety and security efforts.  Dr. Fisher has been a member of the District’s central leadership team since 2016, and was previously the Principal at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.  Also at Monday’s meeting, Mr. Adam Sikorski was named Assistant to the Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus on the secondary level. Sikorski makes the move to District’s central administration team following 12 years as the Principal at Peters Township Middle School. In addition to his role in Peters Township, Sikorski is currently an Adjunct Professor at Point Park University.

(AP) – Mike Tomlin is going from the glare of an NFL sideline to the glare of television lights. The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach will join NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” coverage as a pregame analyst, two people briefed on the move tell The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because NBC has not announced the move. Tomlin stepped down in January after 19 seasons as Steelers coach. NBC had a studio opening as it is retooling its “Football Night in America” pregame show. Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy announced last month that he was told he would not be back after 17 years.

Uniontown, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT’s) Engineering District 12, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), invites the public to participate in a Virtual Plans Display to review and provide feedback on the Route 40 and Route 3005 Intersection Improvement Project in Donegal Township, Washington County. This project involves minor tree trimming to enhance the visibility at the intersection, installation of two poles and wires to support a flashing beacon, installation of signage, and other minor construction activities. The purpose of this Virtual Plans Display is to provide information on the Route 40 and Route 3005 Intersection Improvement Project covering the improvements, impacts, traffic control, and anticipated schedule. To participate in the Virtual Plans Display visit PennDOT’s District 12 website under the Projects Near You and select Route 40 and Route 3005 Intersection Improvement Project. The materials will be on the website for the duration of the project. The public comment period is April 21 through May 5.

To help accommodate those attending the NFL draft, Freedom Transit has added three additional return times from Pittsburgh back to Washington County on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. One bus will depart downtown Pittsburgh at approximately 10:00 PM, another bus will depart at approximately 11:30 PM and the last bus will depart at approximately 12:15 AM. Information on stop locations in downtown are listed below in the inbound and outbound detour sections.  Freedom Transit has a limited fleet of buses and may not be able to accommodate all riders wishing to use the public transit service during the NFL draft.  Fixed‑route bus service is subject to vehicle capacity limits. Boarding is permitted on a first‑come, first‑served basis until capacity is reached. Seating is not guaranteed, and standing may be required.  The cost to ride the Metro is $4.00 for a one-way ticket.  Tickets can be purchased by downloading the Freedom Transit app on the App Store or Google Play. Learn more about buying bus tickets or click the button.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic.  The announcement came as last-minute ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran looked uncertain and a two-week truce was set to expire Wednesday.  Earlier, the White House put on hold Vice President JD Vance’s expected trip to Islamabad for a second round of talks as Tehran — at least for the time-being — has balked at further talks.  In a Truth Social post announcing the ceasefire extension, Trump also said the U.S. military would continue it’s blockade of Iranian ports.  As last-minute ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran looked uncertain, both countries warned that, without a deal, they were prepared to resume fighting

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump. A spike in gas prices due to the Iran war, now in its eighth week, resulted in a hefty 1.7% gain in March after a revised 0.7% increase in February, according to the Commerce Department’s report on Tuesday. The report marks the first read on spending to capture the effects of the Iran war. Excluding gas prices, the growth was a slim 0.6%, helped in part by government tax refunds and warm weather.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve says that he never promised the White House he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so. The comments underscore the challenge faced by Kevin Warsh, 56, a former top Fed official whom Trump named in January to replace the current Fed chair, Jerome Powell. Democrats on the committee accused Warsh on Tuesday of flip-flopping on interest rates over the years, supporting higher interest rates under Democratic presidents and advocating rate cuts during Trump’s time in office.  (Photo:  AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job. She is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Reports of investigations into her conduct began surfacing in January. A New York Times report last Wednesday revealed that the Labor Department’s inspector general was reviewing inappropriate communications involving Chavez-DeRemer and her aides. The White House initially dismissed the allegations, but as more emerged, her job security became uncertain. At least four Labor Department officials have already been forced from their jobs as the investigation progressed.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning rather than being formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds. The Florida Democrat on Tuesday said a House committee denied her adequate time to prepare a defense. Cherfilus-McCormick says rather than play political games, she’s stepping away. Members of the House Ethics Committee had been set to weigh what punishment to recommend after an investigative panel found Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards. Republicans had already called for her expulsion. Cherfilus-McCormick also faces federal criminal charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in coronavirus disaster relief funds. Cherfilus-McCormick denies any wrongdoing.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, has died after decades with multiple sclerosis. He died Monday at his Utah home at the age of 76. According to a family spokesperson, Alan’s wife and their eight sons were with him at the time of his death. The Osmond Brothers became regulars in the 1960s on “The Andy Williams Show,” where they made their name and forged their wholesome and peppy image. They peaked as a quintet in the early 1970s, as younger brother Donny Osmond became the breakout star. Alan Osmond helped write some of the Osmond Brothers’ biggest hits, including “One Bad Apple.”