September 16, 2025 2:37 am
In the wake of some violent incidents at recent home football games, officials with the Washington School District posted a letter reminding parents and guardians of their policy on supervision of students on Friday nights. District officials say any students younger than eighth grade must be supervised by a parent or guardian and those without the appropriate adult will be denied admission to the stadium. The district says the move is “for the safety of all spectators and to maintain a positive game day experience”.
September 17, 2025 4:55 am
The Monessen School district is dealing with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. In a letter, Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte says there are 5 cases reported in the elementary school community. He says HFMD is a common viral illness that “primarily affects young children” and includes fever, mouth sores and a rash on the hands and feet. Motte says the district has conducted thorough deep cleaning and disinfecting of all classrooms, common areas, restrooms and high-touch surfaces in the building. All buses and transportation vehicles have also been deep cleaned and are disinfected daily. Officials continue to monitor the situation and are asking parents and guardians to monitor their child for symptoms and keep them home if they do show signs of HFMD.
September 17, 2025 5:50 pm
NORTH CODORUS, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s governor is rushing to the scene of a police investigation in the southern part of the state in the aftermath of a shooting in which at least two people were seriously injured by gunshots. Authorities say an investigation is occurring in the area of North Codorus Township, west of Philadelphia and not far from the Maryland line. York Hospital says it’s treating two people in serious condition related to a police incident in northern York County. The hospital says enhanced security protocols are in place.
September 16, 2025 1:21 am
Washington County Commissioners will be entertaining an agenda that is largely day to day transactions. One standout item was announced during their agenda meeting. Commissioners are planning on the development of an 18 hole miniature golf course that will be located in Mingo Creek Park. The course will be themed with holes designed around Washington County history and culture. Some of the themes will be the Whiskey Rebellion, Pony League World Series and covered bridges. Requests for proposals are currently being sent. Construction is expected to begin this year and be completed for next summer.
September 16, 2025 2:27 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania says that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems. The Democratic governor delivered the remarks Tuesday at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, days after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Shapiro says political leaders must condemn all forms of political violence and reject the “rhetoric of vengeance.” Shapiro and his family fled the governor’s office residence in the middle of the night in April after an alleged arsonist broke in and set it on fire in an attempt to kill Shapiro.
September 16, 2025 5:02 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Federal Reserve widely expected to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be looking Wednesday for signs of how deeply the Fed might cut rates in the next few months. There are typically two different approaches the Fed takes to lowering borrowing costs: Either a measured pace that typically reflects a modest adjustment to its key rate, or a much more rapid set of cuts as the economy deteriorates in an often-doomed effort to stave off recession. For now, most economists expect the central bank will take the recalibration approach.
September 17, 2025 5:00 am
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been charged with aggravated murder. The charge means 22-year-old Tyler Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem. Robinson appeared briefly before a judge by video from jail. Kirk was gunned down Sept. 10 as he spoke with students and died soon after. Prosecutors allege Robinson shot Kirk in the neck with a bolt-action rifle from the roof of a nearby campus building. Robinson also is charged with felony discharge of a firearm and obstructing justice. Prosecutors say Robinson’s DNA was found on the trigger of the gun used to kill Kirk.
September 17, 2025 5:01 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is escalating threats against what he calls the “radical left” after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. His administration is considering classifying some groups as domestic terrorists and revoking tax-exempt status for certain nonprofits. These actions are fueled by anger over Kirk’s death, even though there’s no evidence linking these groups to the killing. Nonprofit political groups worry Trump’s words and actions will send a chill through the donor community. Critics argue this could suppress opposition, while supporters see it as a necessary crackdown on political violence.
September 17, 2025 4:58 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement intervention in the nation’s capital has led to federal charges against more than 50 people over the past month. A frustrated judge says prosecutors already have dropped charges in at least 11 of those cases. U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh expressed concern on Tuesday that the flurry of dismissed cases is wasting the district court’s resources. He questioned whether Justice Department prosecutors are making charging decisions before cases are properly investigated and vetted. Trump claims his emergency 30-day deployment of federal agents and National Guard members is making the streets safer for District of Columbia residents.
September 17, 2025 4:57 am
WINDSOR, England (AP) — President Donald Trump is relishing the glow of a British royal spectacle during his state visit. He was greeted at Windsor Castle on Wednesday by King Charles III, military honor guards and mounted troops before paying a private tribute at Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb. The president, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, attended a musical performance on the castle grounds. The visit aims to strengthen ties amid tensions over Trump’s America First policies. British officials are hoping to avoid awkward questions about Jeffrey Epstein as an opening day full of ceremony and good feelings gives way to the real work Thursday, when Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet.
