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Supreme Court OKs ballroom project

National News August 31, 2026

WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for President Donald Trump as he flexes unprecedented executive power and remakes the capital. The apparent 5-4 decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month, shortly before a court-ordered halt would have gone into effect. That temporary order was signed by Chief Justice John Roberts, assigned to handle appeals from the capital. But he publicly disagreed with the latest decision, writing a strong dissent that ...

Johnstown man gets 19 to 56 years in intimidation case

Local News August 31, 2026

The Johnstown man who fled charges in Blair and Cambria counties and was captured in June 2024 by U.S. Marshals after a year on the run was sentenced in July to about 19- to 56-years’ incarceration. Following a three-day trial by court in front of Judge Jackie Atherton Bernard in May, ...

Fishertown man faces attempted rape charge

Local News August 31, 2026

A Fishertown man is behind bars after allegedly trying to rape a woman and then beating her when she did not cooperate. Garet William McIntyre, 22, was arraigned Friday by Magisterial District Judge Kevin R. Diehl on single felony counts of criminal attempt – rape and criminal attempt – ...

Chambersburg man accused of rape

Local News August 31, 2026

A Chambersburg man is accused of raping a woman in an incident that left her with about 45 bite marks across her body. Charles Andrew Hicks III, 34, was arraigned Thursday by Magisterial District Judge Matthew Dunio on single felony counts of rape, sexual assault and strangulation, as well as ...

Local News August 31, 2026

A city man accused of raping two women is asking for several charges to be dismissed, claiming he was in Florida at the time of one of the alleged incidents. Hunter Elliot Homan, 23, was charged with four felony counts each of rape and sexual assault, four misdemeanor counts of indecent ...

Governor hopefuls weigh in on Medicaid issues

Local News August 30, 2026

HARRISBURG — Key federal Medicaid changes will roll out next year, and Pennsylvania’s governor will play a crucial role in how they’re implemented or challenged. The sweeping 2025 federal budget law, President Donald Trump’s signature piece of second-term legislation, is expected to ...