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Secret Service director faces mounting calls to resign over Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON — Congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle berated U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Monday over the agency’s failures to prevent the attempted assassination against former President Donald J. Trump, urging her to resign amid dissatisfaction with her testimony. Nine days since a 20-year-old...
From Pennsylvania to Capitol Hill, a push for answers on Secret Service lapse
When Zach Scherer arrived the night before former President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, to look at preparations, he was stunned that he could drive his truck onto the grounds and park by the stage. Most of the other 20 rallies he’d been to were locked...
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.
Lifesteps Offering Child Screenings By Appointment
Free developmental and autism screenings for children are being offered locally by appointment. Lifesteps is hosting 30 minute screenings for kids up to five years old online or in person at their Stirling Village location. The organization says the check provides parents with knowledge on their child’s current state of...
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...
1 injured in Friday shooting on Southern Boulevard in Youngstown
Youngstown police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Friday morning at a Southern Boulevard address. Upon arrival shortly after 12:40 a.m., officers found a person with gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for treatment. No updated condition was available, and no arrests were made.
Johnson, Jeffries announce task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (TND) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced they will be creating a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The group will have 13 members, made of seven Republicans and...
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.
Oil City Woman Charged After Leaving Young Children Unattended in Hot Vehicle
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (EYT) — An Oil City woman was recently charged with endangering the welfare of a child after she left two young children unattended in a hot car in Cranberry Township, according to Franklin State Police. Police say at about 6 p.m. on June 21, 2024, they responded...
Top Tier FCU Celebrates 17 Years of its Project Backpack Campaign
Top Tier Federal Credit Union is once again collecting monetary donations for local underprivileged children with its annual Project Backpack Campaign. Project Backpack is entering its 17th year. “Project Backpack is a program that the Credit Union is proud to carry out annually. We want to thank our Members for...
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,...
Trump shares what Biden said on their phone call after assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump shared what President Joe Biden said to him when the pair talked after a gunman attempted to assassinate Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.
Jingle-writing search: Have your music featured in Youngstown marketing campaign
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Youngstown is asking the public for help in coming up with a jingle for the city’s marketing campaign. The city says it’s looking for a “short, positive and catchy tune to represent the rebirth of our city.”. Songwriters can submit their creation...
James Edward Black, Hermitage, PA
HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania (MyValleyTributes) – James Edward Black, 86, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, in his home. Mr. Black was born July 30, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late James L. and Anna Nora (Stanton)...
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...
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