September 10, 2025 2:44 am
Police in Washington say they have arrested 35-year-old Edwin Davis III, of Washington, in connection with a stabbing Saturday afternoon in the area of Duncan and Hall Avenues. Police say Davis was apprehended in relation to a separate incident. He was wanted, not only in connection with the stabbing, but also for a string of thefts in the area. No information was released on the identity of the victim or his condition. Police posted that they would like to extend a sincere thank you to the community for the tips and information that helped lead to the identification and arrest of Davis.
September 9, 2025 4:54 am
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — An immigration attorney says many South Korean workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia were brought in for highly specialized work that Americans aren’t trained to perform. Atlanta attorney Charles Kuck represents four South Koreans who were among 475 workers rounded up in the raid last week west of Savannah, They included 300 Korean nationals, and Kuck most had come for short-term jobs installing equipment for producing electric vehicle batteries. The detentions have caused confusion, shock and a sense of betrayal among many people in South Korea, a key U.S. ally.
September 9, 2025 4:53 am
Rupert Murdoch’s family has reached a deal on control of his media empire after his death. The agreement ensures no change in direction at Fox News, a popular network for President Donald Trump and conservatives. The deal creates a trust giving control of Fox Corp. to Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert’s chosen heir, along with his younger sisters Grace and Chloe. Lachlan’s three older siblings, Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch, give up any claims to control of Fox and receive stock currently valued at $3.3 billion. The new trust will be in place until 2050, according to terms of the deal.
September 9, 2025 4:52 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is clearing the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles, another victory for President Donald Trump at the high court. The justices Monday lifted a restraining order from a judge who found patrols were conducting indiscriminate arrests in LA. The order barred agents from stopping people solely based on their race, language, job or location. The plaintiffs included U.S. citizens swept up in immigration stops. Justice Brett Kavanaugh says the lower-court judge went too far in restricting how agents can carry out brief stops for questioning. In a dissenting opinion, Justice Sonia Sotomayor says people were thrown to the ground and handcuffed because of their looks and accents.
September 9, 2025 4:51 am
CHICAGO (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security is trumpeting the start of a new immigration operation in Chicago that’s stirring up fresh confusion and anxiety. The latest effort targets people without legal permission to live in the U.S. who have criminal records but it appeared separate from a promised surge of immigration agents or National Guard deployment President Donald Trump has promised for two weeks. Adding to the confusion was a handful of immigration arrests over the weekend in Chicago, which activated the city’s vocal activist network and worries that it was the start of something bigger.
September 9, 2025 4:50 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump. Trump has said he did not write the letter or create the drawing of a curvaceous woman that surrounds the letter. He filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for earlier reporting on his link to the letter. The letter was included as part of a 2003 album compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday. The full House committee released a copy of the entire album Monday night. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that “it’s very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it.” (Photo: AP)
September 9, 2025 4:48 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The housing market is becoming more buyer-friendly after years of sharply rising prices. Many Americans still can’t afford homes, but those who can are finding that they have leverage to press sellers for better deals, such as lower prices and cash for closing costs and home improvements. Home prices are down or rising slowly, especially in the South and West. The market has been in a slump since 2022, with mortgage rates climbing. More homes are on the market, and listings are staying unsold longer. Sellers are reducing prices, but affordability remains a challenge. Only 28% of homes are within reach of median-income buyers, and high mortgage rates aren’t helping.
September 9, 2025 4:47 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has let President Donald Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by the Supreme Court. Trump first moved to fire Rebecca Slaughter in the spring, but lower courts ordered her reinstated after she sued because the law allows commissioners to be removed only for problems like misconduct or neglect of duty. The Justice Department has argued the FTC and other executive branch agencies are under Trump’s control and the Republican president is free to remove commissioners without cause.
September 9, 2025 4:41 am
Council approved an agreement with Remington & Vernick Engineers (RVE) to advertise bids for the West Pike Street One Crosswalk Pavement Replacement project. The project will also include installation of new benches and a bike rack, aimed at improving pedestrian safety and enhancing downtown amenities. The borough was recently awarded a $100,000 multimodal state transportation program grant to help fund the crosswalk replacement. In staffing matters, council voted to appoint Angela Senay as Borough Manager, effective September 9, 2025. Council also approved several road closures for community events. Greenside Avenue in front of the Fire Department will be closed September 6, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accommodate the department’s open house. In preparation for the Old Fashioned Christmas celebration, road closures will begin at midnight on December 3, 2025, with the Borough Lot closing first. On December 4, 2025, at 4 p.m., additional closures will include the Rite Aid Lot, Midtown Lot, and Jefferson Lot.
September 9, 2025 2:42 am
South Strabane Fire officials say they were called out just after three-thirty on Tuesday afternoon for a reported school bus accident in the area of Burkett Lane. Emergency responders, including ambulance and police officials were also called out and say they found a single school bus accident. Authorities say bus #65 from the Trinity School District was occupied with ten students ranging from 4th through 12th grades. One student suffered a minor injury. Students were placed onto another bus – (#71) and continued their routes home. District officials say they have notified parents and guardians. There’s been no word on what caused the crash.
