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Oversight Committee Grills Secret Service Director Over Trump Assassination Attempt
If President Biden’s decision Sunday to end his reelection campaign wasn’t enough to electrify the nation’s capital, Monday was also the first congressional hearing on the attempted assassination of former President Trump. It’s been widely acknowledged that the attempt on Trump's life at a rally in Butler,...
Secret Service director grilled about Trump assassination attempt
(KTEN) — The director of the Secret Service was on the hot seat on Capitol Hill Monday. Kimberly Cheatle faced members of the House Oversight Committee to answer tough questions about the assassination attempt on presidential candidate Donald Trump at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.
Roger David Triplett, Union Township, PA
UNION TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (MyValleyTributes) – Roger David Triplett, 40, of Union Township passed away with his wife at his side Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, following complications that arose from his lung transplant in 2013. Roger was born May 24, 1984, in Marysville, California, a...
Youngstown State University’s Summer Festival of the Arts promises weekend of creative fun
Youngstown State University’s Summer Festival of the Arts is back for its 26th year, bringing a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture to the heart of downtown Youngstown. The festival is set to be held on July 27 - 28 and promises two days of art, entertainment, and family-friendly...
Lawrence County coroner called to incident in Shenango Township
The Lawrence County coroner has been called to an incident in Shenango Township Monday evening, according to county dispatchers. County 911 confirmed that a call came in just before 6 p.m. to an incident at the rear of a house in the 500 block of Rose Stop Road. Shenango police are investigating.
New Signage Coming To Branchton Road
Crews will be installing new flashing lights at a notorious northern Butler County intersection this week. PennDOT officials say there will be new mounted flashing beacons and warning signs installed at the intersection of Route 8 and Branchton Road in Slippery Rock Township. These will replace the current flashing beacons...
Secret Service says assassination attempt on Donald Trump was ‘most significant operational failure’ in decades
On Monday, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, after some have called for her resignation in the wake of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13th. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers were in attendance at the hearing, some repeatedly demanding that she resign over security failures that allowed a gunman to scale a roof and open fire at a campaign rally.
Woman Injures Head In Mars-Evans City Rd. Crash
One woman was taken to the hospital overnight following an rollover accident in Adams Township. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Mars-Evans City Road near the intersection with Myoma Road. Details on the crash are not known, but crews arrived on scene and found a vehicle on its roof,...
We shouldn't take for granted the Wilmington area's high school sports success | Michael Cuneo
The ecosystem in which high school sports exist presents few constants, often reminding us just how uncertain life can be. While sports are frequently unforgiving and can produce shattering emotions, the feeling of success, no matter how little, always seems to serve as an ample antidote. Wilmington-area high schools have had a steady taste of that medicine over the past two years, and although it can be easy to live for the moment, it's not an image we should quickly erase.
Members of Congress tour Butler site where Trump was shot
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Members of the House Homeland Security Committee toured the Butler Farm Show site whereThomas Crooks tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Members climbed onto the roof where Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, fired multiple shots, injuring Trump and two others and killing Corey Comperatore....
Mace moves to force a vote on impeaching Secret Service director
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Monday moved to force a vote on impeaching U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, ratcheting up the pressure on the embattled agency leader following the assassination attempt on former President Trump earlier this month. The effort by Mace — which forces leadership to act on the resolution within two legislative […]
Stadium Authority Hires New Solicitor
The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds, and Facilities Authority has approved the engagement of a new solicitor. The Authority hired 43-year-old local resident John Bench at a cost of $150 per hour. Bench grew up in Westmoreland County and spent seven years as an associate at a firm in...
Guest Visits Site of Attempted Assassination
BUTLER, Penn.-Congressman Michael Guest, who represents parts of central Mississippi in Washington, visited the site in Butler, Penn., where former Pres. Donald Trump was shot during an attempt on his life. Guest visited Monday as the head of the Secret Service was questioned by a House oversight committee. His conclusion,...
100-year-old local buildings getting fixed soon
STRUTHERS, Ohio (WKBN)– Buildings over 100 years old in downtown Struthers will finally get some needed improvements. The idea to fix the buildings came up a while back, but the work should start soon. This line of buildings on State Street in downtown Struthers has been a passion project...
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