March 9, 2026 5:01 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators are trying to learn more about two Pennsylvania men accused of bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor. Authorities say Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi told authorities after their arrests that they were inspired by the Islamic State group. The FBI said Monday that searches in the investigation included a Pennsylvania storage unit. Some of the devices recovered at the scene were being tested. Balat’s lawyer said his client is a high school senior with a complicated personal life and that he doesn’t know what he’s doing.
March 10, 2026 4:56 am
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration briefly grounded all JetBlue flights due to a request from the airline, the agency said in a notice posted to its website early Tuesday morning. It was not immediately clear why JetBlue requested the ground stop, which was lifted about 40 minutes after it was imposed. The airline and the FAA didn’t immediately respond to emails from The Associated Press requesting more information. The airline, which was founded more than 25 years ago, has its headquarters in New York City and its flagship terminal at the city’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
March 10, 2026 1:49 pm
(AP) – Tommy DeCarlo, who sang with the band Boston for nearly 20 years after posting a Myspace tribute to the band’s original singer, has died at 60. On Monday, DeCarlo’s children said he died after months of battling brain cancer. Boston’s original singer, Brad Delp, died in 2007. DeCarlo worked at a Home Depot in North Carolina at the time. He recorded a tribute song to Delp and Boston covers and posted them on Myspace. Founding Boston guitarist Tom Scholz invited him to sing at a tribute show and then asked him to join the group. DeCarlo toured with Boston for nearly 20 years.
March 9, 2026 2:31 am
Gas prices are 50 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.738 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 48 cents over the past week to $3.47 – the highest since summer of 2024. The conflict in the Middle East is causing crude oil prices to rise to over $100 per barrel for the first time since summer of 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. The price of crude oil accounts for 50 to 60% of the cost of a gallon of gasoline, so when the price of crude oil rises, gasoline prices do the same. Springtime also typically sees higher gas prices as gasoline demand rises and summer-blend gasoline production begins. Current gas prices are on track to match spring break prices of 2024. Today’s national average is 57 cents higher than a month ago and 39 cents higher than a year ago. Here in Washington, the average price for a gallon of gasoline is three-dollars and seventy-four cents.
March 9, 2026 5:52 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose following a remarkable reversal, as oil prices went from their highest prices since 2022 back below $90 per barrel. The S&P 500 dropped as much as 1.5% Monday morning before flipping to a gain of 0.8% at the end of the day’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average clawed back a plunge of nearly 900 points to rise nearly 240, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.4%. They’re the latest hour-to-hour swings to pummel financial markets because of uncertainty about just how high oil prices will go and how long they will stay there because of the war with Iran.
March 9, 2026 4:21 pm
Authorities are investigating the cause of an accident Sunday night just after eight o’clock that left an Oakdale man dead. Authorities say 55-year-old Charles Amic was the driver of a vehicle that was traveling south on Route 980 in Cecil Township when he crossed the center line and collided with a vehicle in the opposite lane. Police confirm he was wearing a seatbelt. A passenger in Amic’s vehicle and the driver of the other vehicle were both taken to the hospital. There’s been no word on their identities or the nature of their injuries.
March 9, 2026 5:01 am
Washington County Coroner Tim Warco says the individual who was found alongside Interstate 70 eastbound, has been identified as 46-year-old Timothy Booker of Avella. Warco says a tractor trailer driver called 9-1-1 early Sunday to report what appeared to be a person lying along the highway about 200-feet from the on- ramp at Chestnut Street. ramp. The coroner said Booker appeared to have been struck multiple times, by multiple vehicles. A cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy. State Police are handling the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police or the Washington County Coroner’s office.
March 8, 2026 5:06 am
CECIL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — One person has reportedly died after a three-vehicle crash in Cecil Township Sunday night. Washington County 911 says the crash was reported just after 8 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 980 and Clover Lane. One of the vehicles involved reportedly went over a hillside. The driver of that vehicle was reportedly the person killed. It’s unclear if any other people were injured. No other information is currently available.
March 8, 2026 3:10 am
The City of Washington Police Department has issued an alert to motorists in the city letting them know that a portion of West Beau Street will be closed temporarily on Monday. The closure will be between Main Street and Franklin Street. The closure will begin at 6:00 am and continue through 6:00 pm. Parking will also be prohibited. Motorists are asked to use the parking garage if conducting business in the Crossroads Building. Access to the lot may be found on Franklin Street. Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes. The closure is due to ongoing demolition work on the Courthouse Square building.
March 9, 2026 1:23 pm
WASHINGTON, PA – On Monday, March 9, the CrossState Credit Union Association announced that Bob Greek, the Board Chair of the Board of Directors for CHROME Federal Credit Union, is a recipient of the Hope In Action Legend Award. This award is presented to recognize long-term dedication to changing people’s lives by promoting financial education and the relevance of credit unions. “Over the years, we have witnessed Bob’s sincere focus on doing what is in the best interest of our members and Team. His leadership has helped CHROME elevate its reputation in our community, beginning with the 2016 merger of his prior credit union, Pittsburgh Central FCU,” said Bob Flanyak, the President and CEO of CHROME Federal Credit Union. “This award is a fitting tribute to Bob, who has dedicated over 59 years to helping others and whose legacy of service continues to inspire us all.” Greek’s Credit Union experience began in 1972, when he was an employee and board member of Union Electric Steel, now Southwest Community Federal Credit Union, until 1999. The credit union movement and community have benefited significantly from Bob’s involvement. His leadership and dedication were instrumental in supporting initiatives for financial education, disaster relief, and credit union relevance through the foundation’s various efforts.
