April 23, 2025 2:57 am
North Strabane Township Supervisors have adopted an ordinance to allow personal warehouses in the township. Development for a personal warehouse venue by CC Realty Advisors is still in the conceptual stage and supervisors took steps at their voting meeting to tie down a few loose details in the ordinance. Better defined parking regulations and a minimum acreage limit will be added to the ordinance. CC Realty Advisors approached the zoning hearing board with variances regarding parking and township officials want to make sure that parking is adequate for the needs of the development and that with a minimum acreage figure, the development will not be overcrowded. Data from other personal warehouses around the country pertaining to parking and lot size are now in township officials’ hands. That was not the case when the ordinance was adopted several months ago. They are studying the data to determine the precise regulations. One idea that had been discussed is the ability for parking to take place in front of garage doors. That idea will not be implemented. In other township business, supervisors authorized the Public Works Director to apply for Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewage Grants for projects on McGregor Drive and Curry Avenue. Next month’s meeting schedule will be different. The non-legislative meeting will be held on May 13, the legislative meeting will be held May 27, all because of the Primary Election on May 20.
April 22, 2025 5:45 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks jumped in a widespread rally and more than made up for their sharp drops from the day before. The S&P 500 rose 2.5% Tuesday to erase Monday’s loss, which came on worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.7%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 2.7%. Equifax, 3M and other companies reporting better profits than analysts expected helped lead the way. The value of the U.S. dollar also stabilized after sliding against the euro and other competitors, while longer-term Treasury yields held steadier in the bond market. (Photo: AP)
April 22, 2025 5:05 am
Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks tumbled as investors worldwide grow more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking up the traditional order.
April 22, 2025 5:03 am
Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances. In a settlement Friday, the nationwide drugstore chain must pay the government at least $300 million and will owe another $50 million if the company is sold, merged, or transferred before 2032. The government’s complaint also alleges Walgreens sought payment for many of the invalid prescriptions through Medicare and other federal healthcare programs in violation of the False Claims Act.
April 22, 2025 5:01 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has expressed support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother. President Donald Trump on Monday called it “fake news” and pointed to what he called disgruntled workers. The administration’s posture is meant to hold the line against Democratic demands for Hegseth’s firing at a time when the Pentagon is engulfed in turmoil, including the departures of several senior aides. The White House has framed the revelation as the outgrowth of a power struggle between Hegseth and the career workforce. But some of the recently departed officials were brought in by Hegseth.
April 22, 2025 4:57 am
LONDON (AP) — Officials from Britain, the U.S., European nations and Ukraine are due to meet in London to push for a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. British Defense Secretary John Healey said Wednesday’s meeting will include “what a ceasefire might look like and how to secure peace in the long term.” But a plan for the talks to involve foreign ministers was scrapped at the last minute after the U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was unable to come because of a scheduling issue. Those attending include retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, President Donald Trump’s envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
April 22, 2025 4:56 am
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis. They have set Saturday as the date for his funeral and are allowing ordinary faithful to begin paying their final respects starting Wednesday, when his casket is brought into St. Peter’s Basilica. The cardinals met for the first time Tuesday in the Vatican’s synod hall to chart the next steps before a conclave begins to choose Francis’ successor. The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Francis died Monday at age 88. He was the first pope from Latin America.
April 22, 2025 4:53 am
Governor Josh Shapiro says he feels confident returning to the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg thanks to the work of Pennsylvania State Police and an independent review of current security protocols. Shapiro told Channel 11 he plans to be back sleeping in the governor’s residence as early as this week, just days after a Molotov cocktail was thrown into the home while he and his family slept. Cody Balmer is accused of throwing the device into the residence and breaking in with a hammer. He has been charged with arson and attempted homicide. His preliminary hearing, originally scheduled for this week, has been continued to next month. “I feel safe there,” Shapiro said. “I know state police are going to learn from this experience. They’ve brought in a third party to analyze our infrastructure and system. I’m confident any steps that need to be taken will be taken.” Despite significant damage to parts of the residence, including the state dining room, Shapiro said he plans to continue using the home as intended, including hosting the annual Easter egg hunt for children in Harrisburg on Tuesday. A full investigation into the attack is ongoing, and officials said additional security measures are being evaluated.
April 22, 2025 4:48 am
Washington County Sheriff Anthony Andronas has announced that the Sheriff’s Administrative office has moved to the Crossroads Center at 95 West Beau St. in Suite 110. The move was effective at 5 p.m. on Monday. License to carry permits, Sheriff sales and any other counter needs will be handled at this new location.
April 22, 2025 2:56 am
(WPXI) – The McDonald Police Department is asking for information after the window of one of their police cruisers was smashed out. On Sunday, around 9:25 p.m., police said a man pounded on an office window of the McDonald Borough Police Department. The officer on duty then went outside and found the driver’s side window of a police cruiser shattered. Police said they have video that shows the suspect walking around the borough building while talking on the phone. He had a metal baseball bat, wearing a black balaclava-type mask and gloves. Anyone with information is asked to contact Chief Timothy Motte at tmotte@mcdonaldboro.com.
