September 23, 2025 4:53 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump isn’t a doctor. But he played one on TV Monday, offering copious amounts of unproven medical advice that he suggested — without providing evidence — might help reduce autism rates. Trump blasted Tylenol, promoting unproven links between the pain reliever and autism and pushing the well-established treatment into a national image crisis. “Don’t take Tylenol,” Trump instructed pregnant women around a dozen times during a White House news conference. He also urged mothers not to give infants the drug, known generically as acetaminophen. The latest blow could invite more litigation and prompt customers to switch to alternatives. But the maker of Tylenol, Kenvue Inc., is refuting Trump’s challenge, and analysts think loyalty to a product that has been on the market since the 1950’s may limit damage.
September 23, 2025 4:47 am
Preliminary hearings were scheduled for two men that are accused of killing 37 year old Renee Gill of Smith Township over a robbery that went bad back in June. Walter Winland, 38 of Canonsburg and Michael Pyles, 38 of New Martinsville, West Virginia will have their cases heard in common pleas court. Both men face homicide, robbery and aggravated assault charges among others. Winland waived his case to court, Pyles had a full hearing. Testimony began with the victim’s son Ronald Brown who said he was playing video games in his room when he thought he heard Gill call for help. He emerged finding two men dressed in black, one of them struggling with Gill. When Brown attempted to aid his mother, a gun fired and a bullet went through Brown’s wrist. He described a chaotic scene and hearing his mother say “Ronnie, I’ve been shot.” He also testified to his mother calling out “Walt” and hearing one of the men saying “Where, where, where”. Second to testify was the co-defendant Walter Winland. He described the events of the day where he met up with Pyles to rob Gill of drugs. He described going to Pyles’ father’s house to retrieve a gun. His testimony described how they changed into all black clothing before entering Gill’s home. Winland described the chaotic scene and how he directed Pyles to where the drugs were stored. Under cross examination, Winland disclosed that he is cooperating with the prosecution in the case, but received no special treatment. Ultimately, all charges were held for court against Pyles. Both men are being held in the Washington County Jail without bond. Both men will be formally arraigned on October 24.
September 23, 2025 2:53 am
As of Monday, Washington Crown Center in North Franklin Township no longer exists – it is now – Franklin Crossroads Park. The soon to be mix of retail and business and industrial occupants has officially been taken over by its new owners, Cleveland based Prep Group and an L.A. investment Firm. A partner will the Prep Group, Chris Salata, tells WJPA that work is already beginning to transform the facility into much more than a retail mall. Salata says they plan on tearing down the old Bon-ton store and part of the former Hollywood theater and transforming those into a business park area. In addition, Salata says they are doing away with the interior part of the mall and instead, will have the retail stores facing outward toward Interstate 70. The total cost of the project is estimated to be about forty-million-dollars. Salata says the mall will be open through the end of the year.
September 23, 2025 2:23 am
At the end of the 2025 school year Peters Township School District Superintendent Dr. Jeanine French announced that the current school year would be her last. Now, in September, the district has a new superintendent. During a special voting meeting, the district announced that Dr. Jennifer Murphy will take over as the new superintendent beginning July 1, 2026. Murphy has a three year contract. She will be paid $225,000. The vote to appoint Murphy was 8-1 with board director Alexandra Binsse dissenting. Her reasons were that she felt the process was rushed, that led to a lack of community involvement. She also felt that with the possibility of four new school directors being elected in November, they should have had a say so in the decision. Outgoing Superintendent Dr. Jeanine French says the district is in good hands with Murphy. School Board President Rebecca Bowman says because of Murphy’s involvement in the schools and community, there will be minimal transition time in what she anticipates as a successful term. Murphy says that she will continue the program of success that is employed by the district and will look for tweaks to improve on an already outstanding program. Murphy has been with the school district for 12 years. She is the Deputy Superintendent and oversees the middle and high school operations. She is the compliance officer and also oversees the athletic department. (Pictured L-R Dr. Jeanine French, Dr. Jennifer Murphy)
September 23, 2025 2:12 am
Charleroi Borough is now utilizing Savvy Citizen for direct, real-time communication with residents. Borough Manager Joe Manning says Savvy Citizen is a notification system that allows local governments to quickly and effectively communicate with their residents, and although Savvy Citizen can be utilized for emergency alerts, it also enables the borough to update citizens on events, helpful information, garbage delays, utility outages, community news, weather alerts and much more. Manning says residents and neighbors of Charleroi Borough can choose to receive notifications with push alerts on their smart phones, or browse the app for a full listing of notifications, alerts and events. He says the system also allows residents to sign up for text messages or email messages. To sign up, Manning says residents can visit Google Play or the App Store and download Savvy Citizen for free, or visit www.SavvyCitizenApp.com. Manning added that a feature of the program is its accuracy. He says it is not interactive, unlike social media, where facts and figures can be misconstrued or even false. He says with Savvy Citizen, the information is coming directly from the borough and can not be altered.
September 22, 2025 5:13 am
President Donald Trump has mentioned that billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok. Trump discussed the deal on Fox News, highlighting the potential involvement of Murdoch and his son Lachlan. He also mentioned Oracle founder Larry Ellison’s involvement, which was previously disclosed. The deal aims to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. amid concerns about data security and manipulation by Chinese authorities. Congress has passed legislation for a TikTok ban, but Trump has signed orders allowing it to operate while negotiations continue. Trump credits TikTok for helping him connect with young voters.
September 22, 2025 5:11 am
The Pentagon is stepping up restrictions on the media by requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to report on information that has not been authorized for release, including unclassified information. Journalists who don’t abide risk losing their media credentials that provide direct to the military headquarters. Free-press advocates call the move an assault on independent journalism. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is telling journalists to follow the rules or go home. The Pentagon this year has evicted many news organizations while imposing a series of restrictions on the press that include banning reporters from entering wide swaths of the Pentagon without a government escort.
September 22, 2025 5:10 am
Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions. From late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s ouster to Pentagon restrictions on reporters and an apparent public appeal to Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue legal cases against his adversaries, Trump has escalated moves to consolidate power in his second administration and root out those who have spoken out against him. In a post on social media this weekend addressed to Bondi, Trump said “nothing is being done” on investigations into some of his foes.
September 22, 2025 5:09 am
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump and his supporters have paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona. They praised the slain political conservative activist as a singular force whose work they must now advance. Trump credits Kirk with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory. And the president flew on Sunday from Washington to the service that’s drawn tens of thousands of mourners, including Vice President JD Vance, other senior administration officials and young conservatives shaped by the 31-year-old firebrand. Kirk was killed at a Sept. 10 appearance on a Utah college campus.
September 22, 2025 5:03 am
CHARTIERS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is giving kids a chance to get up close with some older modes of transportation. The museum is offering free admission for kids up to age 17 through Sept. 30. Kids can take trolley rides and explore exhibits, including the Terrible Trolley, which officials say is a huge hit. “We were lucky enough to find the original car in a barn in Ohio,” said Kevin Zebley, director of facilities, safety and operations for the museum. “Brought it to the trolley museum, where we had volunteers and paid staff put many hours of work into it, and it’s been a fan-favorite ever since it rolled out about a month ago.” The museum is open Thursday through Sunday, with specific hours for the free kids event.
