June 10, 2025 4:59 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Proposals that would allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits beyond the current statute of limitations in Pennsylvania are again moving forward. The state House voted on a pair of bills Monday, the latest development in a yearslong campaign by victim advocates. House Democrats voted unanimously in favor of the measures, while Republicans mostly opposed them. Both pieces of legislation are now headed to the GOP-controlled Senate for consideration. One version would require amending the state constitution, which would require years to become law.
June 10, 2025 4:46 am
The role, which supports economic and community development efforts in the borough, was the subject of debate among council members. In a closely split vote, Canonsburg Borough Council voted 4-3 to approve the hiring of a replacement for the borough’s Coordinator of Community Initiatives, a position formerly held by Lisa Scarmazzi. Councilmembers Diane Richie, John Severine, and Vice-Chairman Edward York Jr. voted against the motion. Richie said she opposed filling the position at this time due to concerns over fiscal responsibility. In other business, Mayor David Rhome was honored with a ceremonial title of Kentucky Colonel, the highest title of honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Rhome was nominated by Colonel Bob Schmidt, a Canonsburg native now residing in Kentucky. The title, issued by the non-profit organization the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, recognizes individuals for their service and commitment to their communities. The organization was founded in 1933 and has honored numerous notable figures over the decades, including U.S. presidents, musicians, actors, authors, and athletes. Also during the meeting, council approved a temporary closure of the parking lot adjacent to Rusty Gold Brewing from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 3. The closure will accommodate a hot dog eating contest sponsored by Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop and the Downtown Canonsburg Merchants.
June 10, 2025 1:40 am
Residents on Druid Drive in Peters Township once again questioned council on several issues relating to a new cell tower proposed on their street. AT&T has applied to install a co-located cell tower to expand capacity on its already existing cell antenna. Representatives from Diamond Communications and AT&T presented to council their plans for the project. At issue with residents are lingering feelings about the last time an upgrade was done on the same electrical tower for Verizon. Tony Brown spoke of how ugly the current project is, with cabling draped on the outside of the structure. He delved deeply into safety issues during construction, damaged personal property, damaged roads and deep trenches left open for months before being filled. He seeks a more deeply involved council to make sure these problems are not repeated. Council was looking to be more proactive in adding conditions to the building permit before it would be issued. Conditions added to the application are a $50,000 bond if properties are not repaired, a township copy of the close out report filed by the construction company to AT&T, and a precise construction schedule sent out to all residents of Druid Drive that live between its two intersections with Fireside Drive. The schedule for construction is to last seven weeks with a start date sometime in September.
June 9, 2025 5:47 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines. He is pledging to replace them with his own picks. The 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices had been in a state of flux since Kennedy took over. He recently took the unusual step of changing COVID-19 recommendations without first consulting the panel. Kennedy says the committee members had too many conflicts of interest.
June 9, 2025 5:43 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pentagon is expected to formally deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles in the coming hours to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests. That’s according to three U.S. officials. The Marines are coming from their base at Twentynine Palms in the Southern California desert. The officials spoke Monday on condition of anonymity to discuss military plans. The deployment was first reported by CNN. (Photo: AP)
June 9, 2025 4:18 pm
(AP) – A plane carrying six people crashed into the Pacific Ocean. The crash occurred off the coast of San Diego on Sunday, The Associated Press reported. Authorities say the plane went down near Point Loma. The plane was owned by Optimal Health Systems, which is an Arizona nutritional supplement company. The U.S. Coast Guard is searching in a debris field in water that is about 200 feet deep. The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane was a two-engine Cessna 414 and crashed shortly after takeoff from San Diego International Airport. It was en route to Phoenix, the AP reported. This is the second plane to crash in the San Diego area in as many months. A plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood after it hit a power line in foggy weather in May, killing all six on board.
June 9, 2025 1:17 pm
PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County officials, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), are advising the public of a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) established over Oakmont Country Club for the duration of the 2025 U.S. Open.
TFR Details:
- Location: Oakmont Country Club (1233 Hulton Rd, Oakmont, PA 15139)
- Restricted Radius: 1 nautical mile from the center of Oakmont
- Altitude: Ground level up to 1,000 feet
- Effective Period: Throughout the duration of the U.S. Open
The operation of drones or any Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) within this restricted airspace is strictly prohibited. The FAA, along with local law enforcement agencies, will be actively enforcing this restriction. All spectators, local residents, and visitors are urged to comply with the TFR and refrain from operating drones in the area for any reason.
June 9, 2025 5:15 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the United States by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is now in effect. The ban took effect on Monday and comes as tensions escalate over the president’s campaign of immigration enforcement. Trump signed the new proclamation last week. It applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela who are outside the U.S. and don’t hold a valid visa.
June 9, 2025 5:10 am
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces have seized a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists on board, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war with Hamas. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which had organized the voyage to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and protest Israel’s blockade and wartime conduct, said the activists had been “kidnapped by Israeli forces.” Israel said the passengers would return to their home countries and the aid would be delivered to Gaza through established channels.
June 9, 2025 5:08 am
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines. He is pledging to replace them with his own picks. The 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices had been in a state of flux since Kennedy took over. He recently took the unusual step of changing COVID-19 recommendations without first consulting the panel. Kennedy says the committee members had too many conflicts of interest.
