November 5, 2025 4:53 am
MIAMI (AP) — President Donald Trump celebrated his economic achievements on the anniversary of his election victory. Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, Trump claimed the U.S. economy is thriving, though voters expressed concerns about affordability in Tuesday’s elections. He said Republicans need to talk about their achievements more. Trump highlighted lower prices and regulatory cuts, while criticizing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Despite his optimism, a recent AP poll showed public concern over rising costs and job opportunities.
November 5, 2025 4:48 am
The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to list where it plans to scale back flights by 10% starting Friday. The agency says it will release details Thursday. It says flights are being reduced to maintain safety during the government shutdown. Air traffic controllers have been working unpaid since Oct. 1. And many are working mandatory overtime. Officials warn there could be chaos next week if controllers miss a second full paycheck. Staffing-related flight delays had been largely isolated and temporary throughout October. But the past weekend brought some of the worst staffing issues since the start of the shutdown.
November 5, 2025 3:14 am
Incumbent Democrat Canonsburg Mayor Dave Rhome will serve another four years in that capacity. He will serve his sixth term as Canonsburg’s Mayor. Rhome defeated his Republican challenger John Gaydos 1824-727. Rhome says that community involvement is very important to show leadership qualities. Rhome is excited about the upcoming Christmas Festival and the new Italian Restaurant Storms coming to Canonsburg.
November 5, 2025 2:47 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, capping the Democrat’s stunning ascent from little-known state lawmaker just a year ago to one of the most talked-about politicians in the country. Mamdani, a 34-year-old assembly member, defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in Tuesday’s election. With the victory, the democratic socialist will etch his place in history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa. He will also become the city’s youngest mayor in more than a century when he takes office on Jan. 1.
November 5, 2025 2:39 am
Results from Cecil Township and Chartiers Township show that the incumbent supervisors will serve another term. In Cecil Township Democrat Cindy Fisher held off a challenge from Republican John Jordan beating him 3015-2172. In Chartiers Township Democrat Bronwyn Maggi-Kolovich will keep her seat. She beat her challenger J.C. Ciaffoni 1606-1262. In South Strabane Township, Democrat Zack Morgan beat his Republican counterpart Robert Schuerle 2116-1088.
November 5, 2025 2:37 am
In the absence of a state and federal budget, Washington County Commissioners say they are bracing for the future impact as the impasse continues. During ongoing budget discussions, board members say they have looked to identify areas for potential cuts that extend beyond the Department of Human Services, an area that directly affects some of the county’s most vulnerable residents, including children and seniors. They say the first contract identified for termination is the 2023 agreement between the commissioners and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. The six-year contract totaled $140,000 per year with a 3% annual increase with the money to be spent on economic development. If the county were to fulfill the final three years, commissioners say the payout would total $445,578 from the general fund. This action is expected to be approved at their meeting on Thursday. Democratic Commissioner Larry Maggi, however, opposes the move and he says he will vote against the motion. He is questioning what the plan is to replace it and what other opportunities the county will find for less.
November 5, 2025 2:32 am
Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh says 32-year-old Taylor Atkinson of Avella was sentenced late last month to serve a total of thirteen to thirty years in a state prison on charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and aggravated indecent assault. Atkinson was found guilty during a jury trial in Washington County Court in July.
November 5, 2025 1:09 am
Acting County Controller Heather Sheatler a Republican running as a Democrat has defeated Republican candidate Pat Phillips for the County Controller Seat. Sheatler led the race out of the gate from the time that mail in ballot results were released and never gave up the lead. The final vote tally was 31,686-28,178. Sheatler says that she looks forward to working for the people for the next four years now that the “acting” prefix has been removed from her title. She said that she ran her campaign with accountability, transparency and integrity and looks forward to working with County Commissioners putting behind her recent struggles with them. Pat Phillips was gracious in defeat congratulating Sheatler on a long, hard fought campaign. He says that he will continue to do consulting work and see where the future takes him.
November 5, 2025 12:34 am
In the race for Superior Court, Democrat Judge Brandon Neuman has been elected to that bench. He beat Republican Maria Battista 743,458-485,725. In a race for Commonwealth Court, Democrat Stella Tsai defeated Republican Matt Wolford 750,899-500,095. Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge John DiSalle has won retention for his seat. The final vote tally was 33,118-25,181. This will be DiSalle’s third term as judge. According to the Associated Press, all three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court. Tuesday’s vote shapes the court’s makeup ahead of midterm elections next year, when the panel could be asked to settle partisan battles over election laws. Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht were originally elected as Democrats. Their reelection continues the Democratic majority, which is currently 5-2. Defeats for all three justices would have potentially left the bench in a partisan deadlock for two years, with two Democrats and two Republicans.
November 4, 2025 11:46 am
Six people were taken to a hospital from a mining accident in Greene County Monday night. First responders were called to the Harvey Mine on Patterson Creek Road in Morris Township around 10:30. The mining company – Core Natural Resources – said that the underground accident involved a pressurized water hose. Five of the six were treated and released, while one person remains hospitalized for further evaluation. Company officials say they conducting an internal review of the incident and working with other agencies to determine exactly what caused it.
