September 19, 2024 5:11 am
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians, journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — people are attempting to carry on. Between the morning bomb sweeps of Springfield’s schools and the near daily afternoon media briefings, a hush comes over the city that residents say is uncanny, haunting even. They’re dismayed at being transformed overnight into a target for the nation’s vitriol. Residents say people are hunkered down and hoping the attention sparked by former President Donald Trump spreading unsubstantiated rumors about the city’s legal Haitian immigrants eating house pets during last week’s presidential debate will blow over.
September 19, 2024 5:08 am
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Hezbollah vowed to retaliate for this week’s deadly attacks on the group’s communications devices. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes on Thursday as he spoke. Nasrallah called the attacks on Hezbollah’s devices a “severe blow” that crossed a “red line.” Lebanon is still reeling from this week’s attacks on electronic devices used by Hezbollah. Hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies blew up at the same time in an operation widely believed to be carried out by Israel. At least 37 people were killed, including two children, and some 3,000 others were wounded. Israel’s defense minister said Hezbollah will pay an ‘increasing price’ as Israel seeks to return residents to homes near the Lebanon border.
September 17, 2024 4:55 am
INDIANA, Pa. — (WPXI) – Former President Donald Trump is making a campaign stop in Indiana next week. Trump’s rally will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. at Ed Fry Arena. The rally is Trump’s fifth time visiting Pennsylvania since a gunman tried to assassinate him at his Butler Farm Show rally in July. Doors will open at 3 p.m. Monday.
September 18, 2024 9:46 am
Two counts of felony child pornography is the plea deal for a Washington County man. Originally Trevor Korba of North Franklin faced 20 felony counts of child porn after explicit and illegal photos were found on one of his electronic devices through drop-box. In court Tuesday, Korba had all but two of the charges dropped through a plea agreement that could put him behind bars for 14 years. Tier 3 felony child pornography charges in the state of Pennsylvania carry a maximum 7 year prison sentence and a 15 thousand dollar fine for each offense. Korba is scheduled to be sentenced in Washington County Court on December 12th.
September 18, 2024 5:11 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers. The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market. Coming just weeks before the presidential election, the Fed’s move also has the potential to scramble the economic landscape just as Americans prepare to vote. The policymakers signaled that they expect to cut their key rate by an additional half-point in their final two meetings this year, in November and December. And they envision four more rate cuts in 2025 and two in 2026.
September 18, 2024 4:44 am
North Strabane Township Supervisors will consider several agenda items that have been working through the different departments for several months. Two of the items that supervisors will consider will center on the approval of a personal warehouse. CC Realty Advisors wishes to develop the concept at the corner of Morganza and Curry Roads. Supervisors have been trying to write a definition of the use for the buildings to best grant appropriate zoning for the project. One item will be the advertisement for a special hearing for that definition. The second item will be to possibly vote on whether the project should be in a commercial or industrial zone. Supervisors will consider a bid package to renovate their new municipal building at 1957 Route 519 and they will also set dates for budget workshops for the upcoming annual budget.
September 18, 2024 4:47 am
Students, lawyers and lovers of the constitution gathered on the Washington county courthouse steps Tuesday afternoon to mark the 237th anniversary of the signing of one of the country’s most important documents – The United States Constitution. Constitution Day recognizes the actual date the document was signed into law, September 17, 1787. The Washington County Bar association sponsors the annual event and association President Todd Pappasergi says members of the community and students gather for about 90 minutes every year to read the document in its entirety.
September 18, 2024 4:56 am
PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – Excitement is in the air as Pittsburgh gets ready to host the NFL Draft in two years. A new city resolution would pledge $1 million in taxpayer money to support the event. But, it has raised concerns with critics who say there isn’t enough money in the city’s budget to support the bill. “I was assured this morning before our meeting and council session that it is not taking away from any existing city operations or city programs,” said Khari Mosely when asked where the proposed funding would come from. The plan proposed by Mosley would allocate $1 million to VisitPITTSBURGH, the agency that is currently coordinating the multi-billion-dollar 2026 NFL Draft event. VisitPITTSBURGH shared that with 50 million viewers worldwide, the exposure and anticipated economic impact will far outpace the initial investment. “Previous destinations have reported anywhere from $120 to upwards of $213 million in economic impact and we expect Pittsburgh to be well within that range,” said Emily Hatfield, the senior director of communications for VisitPITTSBURGH. However, some city leaders are concerned about spending taxpayer money. Councilman Anthony Coghill said the city is already offering in-kind donations such as venue space, emergency responders, and public works services free of charge.
September 18, 2024 5:05 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate. The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that retail sales ticked up 0.1% from July to August, after jumping the most in 18 months the previous month. Online retailers, sporting goods stores, and home and garden stores reported higher sales. The data indicate that consumers are still able to spend more despite the cumulative impact of three years of excess inflation and higher interest rates.
September 18, 2024 4:00 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has declined to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate has sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union. Vice President Harris met Monday with a panel of Teamsters, having long courted organized labor and made support for the middle class her central policy goal. Trump also met with a panel of Teamsters and even invited President Sean M. O’Brien to speak at the Republican National Convention, where the union leader railed against corporate greed. The Teamsters said Wednesday that internal polling of its members showed Trump with an advantage over Harris.
