September 28, 2024 3:16 am
(WPXI) A part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will close overnight this weekend for crews to remove a part of a former bridge in Westmoreland County. The Turnpike will be closed in both directions between Pittsburgh and Irwin Interchanges on Sunday, Sept. 29 between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. During that time, crews will remove the superstructure of the former Harvison Road Bridge in Penn Township that is over the turnpike at milepost 61.68. Before the closure, the turnpike will be reduced to one lane in the area of the former bridge to allow for a crane to be safely set up.
September 27, 2024 4:07 pm
The Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission held an open house to introduce their new Recovery Center. The center is located on the ground floor at 90 W. Chestnut Street. Cheryl Andrews is the Executive Director of the WDAC, she says that the purpose of the center is to provide a place to offer resources and support services for those in long term recovery and for those seeking to begin the process of recovery. People will find that the Recovery Center has a laundry area, a shower, and certified specialists to help those in recovery and seeking recovery. A serenity room, a clothes closet for those needing clothing, and a TV area with adjacent kid’s area are more of the amenities available to people. Andrews describes the center as a safe space for those that need one to maintain their recovery. The Center is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. On Tuesdays the center is open until 7:30 for a recovery meeting. The WDAC has been open since 2002 and they provide prevention, intervention, and treatment related services along with recovery support.
September 27, 2024 4:52 am
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges and other counts in a case that has roiled the nation’s biggest city after months of investigations, searches and subpoenas. Adams, a Democrat, entered the plea Friday before a packed courtroom gallery in Manhattan, a day after prosecutors revealed charges alleging that he accepted overseas travel and illegal campaign donations from people looking to buy his influence. He is accused of exploiting a years-long relationship with people tied to Turkey, who funded his travel and fueled his run for mayor with donations that helped him qualify for more than $10 million in public campaign funds. Adams says he’s innocent and doesn’t plan to resign.
September 27, 2024 4:50 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as tensions have been rising between the two over how to defend the country in its war against Russia. The GOP presidential nominee is facing accusations from his Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris that he is advocating for surrender. Trump said Zelenskyy asked for the meeting, and the visit is set for about 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time at Trump Tower in New York. The meeting comes less than a day after Harris met with the Ukrainian leader and expressed unwavering support.
September 27, 2024 4:48 am
Almost one year after launching its war on Hamas in Gaza, Israel has turned its focus on Lebanon, significantly ratcheting up the air campaign against its archenemy Hezbollah. Among many in Lebanon, there is fear that Israel’s military operations in Lebanon would follow the same Gaza playbook: Evacuation orders, mass displacement and overwhelming, deadly airstrikes Israel says target weapons and militants. The two conflicts are different, and despite deploying overwhelming air power, Israel has so far largely targeted Hezbollah, although many civilians have also been killed. But in Lebanon, fear and anxiety prevail.
September 27, 2024 4:46 am
(AP) – The death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached at least 35 across four states. Helene has left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the entire southeastern U.S. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall Thursday in Florida, snapping trees like twigs, tearing apart homes and sending rescue crews on desperate and dangerous missions to save people from floodwaters. The damage extended hundreds of miles to the north, with flooding as far away as North Carolina. According to an Associated Press tally Friday, the deaths occurred in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. (Photo: AP)
September 27, 2024 4:41 am
Donegal Township residents are still upset with supervisors that laid off the township road crew. Supervisors Jim Bauer and Ed Shingle would not respond to resident inquiries about what plans are in place to replace the road crew especially now that winter is only weeks away. Shingle did state at the end of the meeting to a reporter that the road crew was merely laid off and could be called back into service. Otherwise, no other plans were announced. Related to the layoffs, Ed Marson got into an altercation with Shingle at the layoff meeting when he asked Shingle about a project at his house Shingle agreed to have completed. According to Marson, Shingle tried to exit the conversation aggressively, running into Marson’s wife. Supervisor Chairman Jim Bauer stood up for Shingle stating that it was Marson’s wife that initiated the contact. Former Supervisor Douglas Teagarden requested that the board of supervisors resign immediately. He intimated that supervisors may not be forthcoming on all pertinent information. Bauer stated that the request is a regular occurrence. Supervisors did pass a resolution indicating that residents that are on the local water and sewage service are to register with the township to receive push notifications regarding township emergencies. Supervisors had no answer to a question of what residents were to do should they opt not to receive the push notifications. Supervisors will meet on October 15 for their agenda meeting.
September 27, 2024 2:21 am
A local man will soon learn if he faces first degree murder charges, which could bring a possible death penalty sentence, for his alleged role in the death of his infant son in January 2022. Joshua George of Burgettstown is charged with criminal homicide, three counts of aggravated assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. In court Thursday the prosecution filed written transcripts of witness testimony as they attempt to charge the 33 year old with first degree murder. They contend George was the lone person caring for his 6 month old infant son when the child was found unresponsive in a home on Colony Road in Smith Township in December 2021. The child died a few days later in a Weirton, W. VA hospital and his cause of death was ruled a homicide due to blunt force trauma to the head. Attorneys now have 30 days to file briefs and the judge will then make her decision and determine if there is sufficient evidence to charge George with the most serious of crimes.
September 27, 2024 2:20 am
A South Strabane man is headed to trial for allegedly attempting to kidnap his ex-girlfriend from a Giant Eagle parking lot last May. Jose Zaragoza was in court Thursday to request a jury trial as he faces criminal attempted kidnapping, strangulation, simple assault and harassment charges. Police say Zaragoza and his ex met at the South Strabane Giant Eagle parking lot to discuss an upcoming court case. When the ex-girlfriend arrived, Zaragoza allegedly approached her with duct tape and tried to remove her from her vehicle. After a struggle in which others tried to help he fled in his truck and was arrested several hours later during a traffic stop. His jury trial is set for sometime in February 2025.
September 26, 2024 5:39 pm
(AP) – A 10th person has died in an ongoing outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a now-closed Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia. At least 59 people in 19 states have been sickened by the bacteria first detected in liverwurst. Boar’s Head officials shut down the plant in Jarratt, Virginia, earlier this month and stopped making liverwurst. Inspection reports revealed problems including mold, insects, dripping water and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment. The company earlier recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli meat products sold across the U.S.
