September 8, 2022 4:16 am
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United States says it has evidence that “hundreds of thousands” of Ukrainian citizens have been interrogated, detained and forcibly deported to Russia. Russia immediately dismissed the claim as “fantasy,” calling it the latest invention in a Western disinformation campaign. The charge was made Wednesday at a Security Council session called by the United States and Albania to discuss Russia’s so-called “filtration operations.” That involves Ukrainians voluntarily fleeing the war in their homeland and those being forced to go to Russia passing through “filtration points” where treatment allegedly ranges from interrogations and strip searches to being yanked aside, tortured and sent to a Russian detention center.
September 8, 2022 4:15 am
LAS VEGAS (AP) – A Las Vegas-area elected public official has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a veteran newspaper reporter whose investigations of the official’s work preceded his primary loss in June. Clark County Public Administrator Robert “Rob” Telles, a Democrat, was taken into custody at his home by a police SWAT unit hours after investigators served a search warrant and confiscated vehicles in the criminal probe of the killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German (pictured), Sheriff Joe Lombardo told the newspaper. Investigators earlier served a search warrant and confiscated vehicles in the homicide investigation. Telles had been a focus of German’s reporting about turmoil in the county office that handles property of people who die without a will or family contacts.
September 8, 2022 4:12 am
ROSTHERN, Saskatchewan (AP) – The last suspect in a horrific stabbing spree that killed 10 and wounded 18 in western Canada is dead following his capture. Police hope Wednesday’s stunning end to a gripping hunt that stretched into a fourth day will bring some peace to victims’ families. One official says 32-year-oldid Myles Sanderson died from self-inflicted injuries after police forced the stolen car he was driving off a highway in Saskatchewan. Other officials have declined to discuss how he died, but say an independent investigation into the incident has begun. Sanderson’s 30-year-old brother, Damien, was the other suspect and he was found dead Monday near the scene of the bloody knife attacks inside and around the James Smith Cree First Nation reserve.
September 8, 2022 4:11 am
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said a man who drove around the city shooting at people, killing four, during an hours-long rampage that forced people to shelter in place has been arrested. Memphis police spokeswoman Karen Rudolph said 19-year-old Ezekiel Kelly was taken into custody at around 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Whitehaven neighborhood. Memphis Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said four people were killed and three others were wounded in seven shootings across Memphis. Police said he recorded his actions on Facebook. Police said Kelly was arrested when he crashed during a high speed chase. Police did not discuss a motive or release the identities of those killed or wounded
September 8, 2022 4:08 am
CHARLEROI, Pa. — (WPXI) – A Charleroi man died after his dirt bike collided with a Norfolk Southern Train Tuesday afternoon. The Washington County Coroner identified the victim as 36-year-old James Gaito. Investigators say Gaito was trying to get away from police after a reported domestic violence incident. A doctor from the Crossroads Clinic in Charleroi reached out to police after Gaito brought his wife in for injuries. Police believe she was the victim of repeated domestic violence that lasted over the holiday weekend. Charleroi Police arrived at the clinic and Gaito reportedly walked out, jumping on his bike and taking off. Officers followed and a short chase began, which ended only minutes later when Gaito’s dirt bike side swiped the train.
September 8, 2022 4:04 am
Washington County held its final open house for public comment on its new Comprehensive Plan. Planning Director Lisa Cessna states that the original comprehensive plan was adopted in 2005. Several components to the plan were included throughout the last 17 years. This plan is now in the finalization phase where comments from residents and several professional categories will be condensed and written into what Cessna calls a “playbook” for county commissioners to use to aid them in the development and redevelopment of Washington County. Several criteria were available for public comment. County Assets like tourism, history, recreation and rivers; internet broadband; transportation and areas of revitalization were staffed for suggestions from the public. County infrastructure and natural resources were also topics available for public comment. Residents are still able to view the comprehensive plan and comment by visiting the Washington County website and finding it listed under the planning department. Cessna indicated that she is looking for everyone’s input to make Washington County the county in which they would love to live.
September 8, 2022 2:46 am
A Daisytown woman will serve probation for her assault on her boyfriend in July of 2021. Brianna Payton, 24 pleaded guilty to one felony charge of aggravated assault attempting to cause severe bodily injury with a deadly weapon. Police were called to Payton’s residence to investigate an assault on Daniel Spires. The couple were arguing over a break up when Payton retrieved a knife from the kitchen and returned stabbing at Spires. Spires did receive injuries to his chest and ribs causing him to be taken to the hospital. Payton will serve two years of probation with one year being served on electronic home monitoring.
September 8, 2022 2:28 am
Six grants to improve recreation and community revitalization totaling more than $1.3 million have been awarded to the 46th District through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, according to Senator Camera Bartolotta . In Greene County, one grant will be used to further develop Franklin Township’s Wisecarver Recreation Area. Also in Greene County, a grant will be used to benefit Community Park in Washington Township. The other four grants were awarded to Washington Count parks. Palmer Park in Donora Borough, Carroll Township’s Valley Avenue Park, Centerville Borough’s Victory Park, and Speers Borough’s Lower Speers Park. Senator Bartolotta calls it “a win all around”.
September 8, 2022 2:24 am
The Commonwealth has released an audit for The PA Turnpike Commission. The audit found that the Turnpike Commission’s 13.2 billion dollars in debt is more than that of the entire state government which stands at 11.7 billion dollars. The audit calls for innovative ideas and different solutions to address the commission’s financial challenges. Auditor General Tim DeFoor says there’s no one solution and it will require the help of the executive branch and the legislature for the commission to address its financial issues.
September 7, 2022 4:07 pm
UPERTINO, Calif. (AP) – Apple revealed its next line-up of iPhones will boast better cameras, faster processors, and a longer lasting battery at the same prices as last year’s model, despite the mounting pressures of inflation that has driven up the cost of other everyday items. The decision to hold the line of iPhone prices came as a mild surprise, as most analysts had predicted Apple would likely ask its devout fans to pay as much as 15% more to help offset the rising costs for many components. The four new models, with starting prices ranging from $799 to $1,099, will be in stores beginning Sept. 16.
