September 1, 2025 8:59 am
The West Alexander Fair got underway over the weekend. The annual event brings all of the traditional attractions such as animal shows and live stock auctions along with specialty baking contests. Attractions include the Rafter M Rodeo, demolition derbies, tractor pulls, a hot dog eating contest and fireworks. The fair will also offer several live entertainment options. Headliners will be Cross Creek, the Wheeling Park Steel Drum Band and the McGuffey High School marching band along with several other local solo artists. The fair runs through Saturday. Admission is $10, a $35 weekly pass is also available. A full schedule of events is available on their website, westalexfair.com
September 1, 2025 4:09 am
A spokesperson for Rudy Giuliani says the former New York City mayor is recovering from a fractured vertebra and other injuries following a weekend car crash in New Hampshire. New Hampshire State Police said a rented Ford Bronco driven by Giuliani’s spokesperson Ted Goodman was struck from behind by a Honda HR-V driven by a 19-year-old woman Saturday evening. Giuliani’s head of security Michael Ragusa said in a statement Sunday on X that the 81-year-old ex-mayor was taken to a nearby trauma center for treatment of a fractured vertebra, multiple lacerations and injuries to his left arm and lower leg. State police said they are investigating the crash and no charges have been filed.
September 1, 2025 4:13 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will soon expand immigration operations in Chicago. Noem confirmed plans for the stepped up presence of federal agents in the nation’s third-largest city in a CBS News’ “Face the Nation” interview on Sunday. DHS last week requested the Naval Station Great Lakes, about 35 miles north of Chicago, provide DHS limited support in the form of facilities, infrastructure, and other logistical needs for the agency’s operations. Pritzker says that the plan to mobilize federal forces in the city may be part of an effort by President Donald Trump to “stop the elections in 2026 or, frankly, take control of those elections.”
September 1, 2025 4:11 am
As Congress returns to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats or around them as a government shutdown looms. The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber’s rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on Trump’s nominations. The Senate is also debating whether to move forward on legislation that would slap steep tariffs on some of Russia’s trading partners as the U.S. pressures Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine.
September 1, 2025 4:07 am
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Beijing is rolling out the red carpet for more than two dozen world leaders at two major events this week. The guest lists are a window into China’s ambitions, alliances and attempts to expand its influence. The two events are the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a group established in 2001 with a focus on security in Central Asia and the wider region, and a massive military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. High-profile guests include the Russian and North Korean leaders, but Western heads of state and government will be largely absent.
August 31, 2025 1:35 am
Masses at St. Ann Catholic church in Waynesburg, the oldest Catholic church in Greene County, were canceled after a fire caused serious damage to parts of the building. According to the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, the fire at the Saint Ann site of Saint Matthias Parish happened around midnight Sunday. Diocesan officials say the main body of the church “appears to be intact,” but adjoining spaces, particularly the basement, sustained “extensive damage and we are grateful to God that no one was injured.” Church officials said all masses at the church are canceled for this week and the diocesan Jubilee Mass scheduled for September 6th will be postponed. Church officials say services will be temporarily moved to other nearby churches as restoration begins. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the fire. Saint Ann Church was founded in 1839. The diocese said it’s one of the designated pious visit sites for the Jubilee Year of Hope. (Photo courtesy of Waynesburg Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company Facebook Page)
August 31, 2025 3:54 am
Transit Center Closed For Holiday
The Freedom Transit Washington Transit Center will be closed Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day Holiday. Fixed route service will not be in operation. Shared ride services will run on a normal schedule. You can find more information on their website www.freedom-transit.org
August 31, 2025 3:59 am
WAYNESBURG, Pa. —(WPXI)- A hotel in Greene County was damaged by fire Sunday morning. Firefighters were called to Buddy’s Hotel in Waynesburg around 5:30 a.m., according to the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company. At least five rooms were damaged, but no injuries were reported. The fire was not enough to shut down the kitchen at the bar and grill on site. A post on Buddy’s Facebook page says the business would still serve wings Sunday night. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the fire. (PHOTO: Buddy’s Hotel Facebook Page)
September 1, 2025 3:55 am
PennDot is announcing the Jessop Place Bridge rehabilitation in Canton Township will begin on Tuesday, September 2. A portion of Jessop Place between Green Street and Weirich Avenue will close. A detour using Green Street, Caldwell Avenue and Weirich Avenue is posted. Construction is expected to last through September. Additionally, shoulder repairs will close Grange Road in West Pike Run Township. The closure will be between Route 481 (Scenic Drive) and California Drive. A detour using Scenic Drive, California Drive and Grange Road is posted. This closure will also last through September. Finally PennDot cautions motorists of multiple bridge maintenance projects that begin September 2 and last through the end of the year. Motorists will find short term daylight single lane restrictions throughout Washington, Greene, Fayette and Westmoreland counties. More information is available at www.511PA.com
August 31, 2025 7:08 am
(WPXI) WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Kennywood Park has canceled its 21+ nights events after a second weekend of violence, the park confirmed. This comes just one week after another fight on Aug. 22 led to at least two women being banned from the park. Kennywood started the 21+ nights to give adults a fun evening out. But after two weeks of fights, safety is now the main concern for many guests. In a statement, Kennywood General Manager Rick Spicuzza condemned the fighting. Spicuzza also confirmed to Channel 11 that the park is “cancelling the 21+ event at Kennywood effective immediately.” Some visitors told Channel 11 they believe more security is needed. It is not clear if more security was added after last week’s incident. Channel 11 is still working to learn how many people were banned after the most recent fight.
