Washington County 911 says multiple fire departments and crews were called out to the 300 block of Edgewood Avenue in Canton Township just after seven Saturday night. Crews were reportedly ordered out of the building due to a collapse. At this point, there are no reports of any injuries.
City Mission says it is planning to close its Monongahela Thrift Store, located at thrift store at 211 West Main Street. The store will officially conclude operations on Saturday, March 14th. Officials say their decision is part of a strategic initiative to optimize the Mission’s resources and prioritize the life-changing ministry that the stores exist to support. By consolidating retail efforts into its five other regional locations, they say City Mission is ensuring that every resource is used as effectively as possible to provide food, medical care, and safe housing for neighbors in crisis. Remaining the best possible stewards of community support is City Mission’s first priority. This transition ensures the organization remains financially strong and fully focused on its core programs. While City Mission has valued its time in Monongahela, this shift is essential for the long-term health and sustainability of the ministry. City Mission officials say they are incredibly grateful for the support shown by the Monongahela community over the years and looks forward to continuing those relationships at its five nearby locations: North Strabane, Canonsburg, Washington, Waynesburg, and Uniontown.
MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Multiple people were hospitalized after a pileup Saturday on the PA Turnpike in Westmoreland County. A 911 supervisor says the incident was reported at 9:14 p.m. around mile marker 84 in Mount Pleasant Township. Investigators say two vehicles collided, and a person got out of a third vehicle to help but was hit by another vehicle. Three people were taken by ambulances from the scene to area hospitals.
Cat food sold in Pennsylvania was recalled over potentially low levels of thiamine. Go Raw LLC first issued a voluntary recall of freeze-dried cat food on Feb. 17, then expanded it on Feb. 26 to include some frozen products. Additionally, the company has halted the sale of all Quest products at all retail locations until the thiamine content issues are resolved. Thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1, is an essential nutrient for cats, and a deficiency can lead to serious health complications, including gastrointestinal and neurological issues. The recall includes the following products:
Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried – 10oz Bags
Lot #C25288 – Best Buy Date: 10/15/2027
Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet – 2 lb Bags
Lot #MCD25350 – Best BuyDate: 6/16/2027
Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet – 2 lb Bags
Lot #MCC25321 – Best BuyDate: 5/17/2027
Both the frozen and freeze-dried food were sold in Pennsylvania. Retailers have been instructed to remove all affected inventory from their shelves immediately. Consumers who purchased the recalled lots should stop feeding the food to their pets and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement product. Anyone with additional questions can contact Go Raw LLC by email at cs@gorawllc.com or by phone at 801-432-7478. Customer service is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The war in the Mideast is sending shudders through global energy markets. Oil prices are up more than 6%, and European natural gas futures are spiking more than 40% in the wake of the shutdown of a major supplier of ship-borne gas due to the fighting. The jump came after QatarEnergy said Monday it would stop its production of liquefied natural gas as the Mideast war rages. Europe relies on shipments of liquefied gas, or LNG, to replace supplies of Russian pipeline gas lost due to the invasion of Ukraine. Shipping has been disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and LNG tankers coming from the Persian Gulf.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to slow the process of refunding billions of dollars’ worth of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down as illegal last month. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit started the next phase in the refund process by sending it to a lower court to sort out. In a court filing Friday, Trump’s Justice Department had urged the Federal Circuit to proceed cautiously and hold off for 90 days. But the judges refused.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Videos of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by a House committee investigating the late financier. The depositions spanned hours over two days last week. Bill Clinton told the committee he had ended his relationship with Epstein years before the financier entered a guilty plea in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl. Hillary Clinton said she never recalled meeting Epstein. Still, they faced hours of questioning from lawmakers who are searching for accountability for anyone who was aware of or ignored Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — New Medicaid work requirements signed into law by President Donald Trump are meant to save money. But states first will have to spend millions of dollars to implement them. An Associated Press analysis finds that states are projected to spend over $1 billion on technology improvements and additional staff needed to carry out the requirements. The Medicaid changes were included in Trump’s big tax-cut law passed by Congress last year. States are still waiting on federal rules to provide further guidance. But they face a time crunch because the Medicaid work requirements are supposed to be enforced next January.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar. The FBI said the shooting in Austin is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. Police shot and killed the man, who had used both a pistol and a rifle early in the shooting early Sunday, a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran. The Department of Homeland Security identified the gunman as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. Multiple people briefed on the investigation say Diagne is originally from Senegal. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says a fast police response in confronting the gunman saved lives.
