February 4, 2026 5:28 am
Canonsburg Borough is in the market for a new manager, again. Angela Senay resigned Friday after replacing Billie Bilko back in September. According to the Observer-Reporter, the manager position was not discussed at Council’s meeting this week but Senay told the newspaper that ‘the atmosphere prompted her decision”. She claims she was immediately met with resistance concerning her military leave and scrutiny of her time in and out of the office, as well as, a lack of established human resources policies. Just last month, Council approved modifications to her contract to allow her to work remotely.
February 4, 2026 2:17 am
Washington County continues to make preparations for America’s 250th Anniversary this year, and the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency (WCTPA) has announced the approval of five new projects through the American Spirit Grant Program. The projects, recently approved by the Tourism Agency’s Board of Directors, represent more than $100,000 in new local investments to enhance public spaces, strengthen community identity, and celebrate the county’s history. Officials say applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and all funded projects must be completed by July 4, 2026 to be eligible for reimbursement. To date, 15 projects have been approved by WCTPA totaling $354,750. The newest projects to receive funding are McDonald Borough to pay for the completion of Phase III of its Heritage Park Upgrades, transforming the park into a fully functional tourism and event destination. Chartiers Township will construct a shade structure and seating area at the newly installed pickle-ball courts in Arnold Park. Canonsburg Borough will advance its Past Meets Present mural project, featuring a large-scale downtown mural celebrating the borough’s historical significance and future vision. California Borough will construct an America 250 Gateway to California, a monument-style welcome sign at the borough’s entrance along Wood Street and Cross Creek Township will install a digital welcome and community information sign along the Route 50 corridor.
February 4, 2026 2:54 am
The Canonsburg Senior Center along East Pike Street will remain closed Wednesday after a water line break was discovered Monday morning. WJPA News spoke with Canonsburg Mayor Dave Rhome who tells us that the break occurred (most likely because of the bitter cold) in the front of the building where the offices and activity rooms are located. The water has been turned off, but Rhome says there is extensive damage. Rhome says crews have been tearing out dry wall, flooring and baseboards and the rooms still need to dry out. Officials say the center will reopen on Thursday.
February 4, 2026 2:59 am
The State Police Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a barn at the historic Ross Farm in North Bethlehem Township Monday night. Authorities say the call came in just after 11 p.m. and although there were no human injuries, some 150 sheep were killed. Troopers say there were possible electrical issues that may have started the blaze, but the official cause has not yet been determined.
February 4, 2026 2:36 am
Governor Josh Shapiro, on Tuesday, unveiled his fifty-three point-two billion-dollar spending plan to lawmakers in Harrisburg. This is the first step in the budget process and his plans may sound a bit familiar. Shapiro wants the legalization and taxation of adult use cannabis in the Commonwealth; taxing and regulating skill game terminals throughout the state. There are some 40,000 skill games and he is calling for a fifty-two-percent tax on the revenue. In addition, Shapiro says he would like to see some five-hundred and sixty-five million dollars for public education as part of an effort to try and bring more more money to underfunded schools. Shapiro also addressed the current hot topics of data centers – saying he’d like to get some of those facilities to create their own power sources. (File Photo: AP)
February 4, 2026 5:00 am
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian lawmakers from the ruling coalition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for striking a deal with the U.S. to reduce tariffs on Indian goods. The opposition questions the impact on sensitive sectors like agriculture. President Donald Trump announced plans to reduce import tariffs on India, six months after imposing steep taxes. Trump claims Modi has agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil, though the Indian government remains silent on this. The deal includes reducing tariffs from 25% to 18% and India buying $500 billion worth of American products. Analysts urge caution, highlighting the need for clarity on the deal’s specifics.
February 4, 2026 5:01 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have finalized an agreement with House Republicans to testify this month in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. They bowed to the threat of a contempt of Congress vote against them. Hillary Clinton will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Feb. 26. Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27. It will mark the first time that lawmakers have compelled a former president to testify. The arrangement comes after months of negotiating between the two sides as Republicans sought to make the Clintons a focal point in a House committee’s investigation into Epstein.
February 4, 2026 5:02 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal. The president raised the stakes on social media Monday night, saying Harvard has been “behaving very badly.” He said the university must pay the government directly as part of any deal — something Harvard has opposed. Trump’s comments on Truth Social came in response to a New York Times report saying the president had dropped his demand for a financial payment, lowering the bar for a deal.
February 4, 2026 4:57 am
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century. The end of the New START Treaty sets the stage for what many fear could be an unconstrained nuclear arms race. Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared his readiness to stick to the treaty’s limits for one more year if Washington follows suit, but U.S. President Donald Trump has been noncommittal about extending it. Arms control advocates have warned that the treaty’s termination would fuel a renewed arms race.
February 4, 2026 4:55 am
Disney is naming parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger. D’Amaro has served as Disney Experiences Chairman, spearheading efforts for the company’s theme parks, cruises and resorts. The decision on the next chief executive at Disney comes almost four years after the company’s choice to replace Iger went badly, forcing Iger back into the job. Only two years after stepping down as CEO, Iger returned to Disney in 2022 after a period of clashes, missteps and a weakening financial performance under his hand-picked successor, Bob Chapek.
