WASHINGTON (AP) — Round 2 of the president’s consultations with congressional Democrats on infrastructure went bust in a flash. Prospects for passing a large infrastructure bill evaporated Wednesday as Trump announced that he won’t work with Democratic lawmakers on policy while they continue to investigate him. Trump took umbrage at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s accusation earlier in the day of being “engaged in a cover up.”

Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine has announced that Pennsylvania has declared an outbreak of hepatitis A, with 171 cases in 36 counties since January 2018…

If you think you may have been exposed to hepatitis A, contact your physician for further testing…

While there is no treatment, your doctor can monitor and treat your symptoms…

If you are uninsured or underinsured, contact 1-877-PA-HEALTH to find a state health center nearest you where you can be tested and monitored…

 

A Pizza Hut customer in Ohio was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill the manager over lack of pepperoni on his pizza, according to reports. Officers in Cleveland Heights responded May 9 to a “disturbance” at the local pizza chain, according to a police report. An angry customer, who ordered online, drove to the nearby Pizza Hut after his pizza arrived without pepperoni. The 31-year-old man then stated that he would “come around the counter and kill” the manager. He then took off, but flashed a “black handgun in the air” on the way back to his vehicle. Because the customer used his name and address in the online order, police were able to track down the suspect.

State Police in Lawrence County report a recent number of break-ins into vehicles throughout the county. The latest took place last week in Little Beaver Township. Police said an instrument was used to pry a glass window away from a vehicle and a number of items were reported stolen including cash. State police are reminding everyone to keep everything locked and secured in their vehicles. Anyone with information on the recent burglaries is asked to contact State Police.

PennDOT is announcing paving operations at the intersection of Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) and Crows Run Road in Conway Borough will begin today weather permitting. Roadway paving operations will occur from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Tuesday, May 28 at the intersection of Route 65 and Crows Run Road. Single-lane restrictions currently are in place. Traffic stoppages of five minutes or less will occur. The intersection will be controlled by off-duty police officers. No work will occur on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the corridor.

A Rochester man is behind bars, accused of burglarizing several homes. Rochester police arrested Jason Bowker this week for burglary, theft and assault. Bowker is accused of taking cash, jewelry and guns from the victims’ homes. He was identified through surveillance video.

State Police in Lawrence County wants to hear from anyone with information about the shooting of a cat. Police say a 12-year-old gray and white cat was shot two or three times with a small caliber gun or air rifle. Amy Barrette, President of Malcolm’s Magic Community Cat Alliance of Cannonsburg, Pa said her organization has been caring for the cat since March 1 when a rescue volunteer trapped it on Stateline Road in Little Beaver Township. Anyone with information is urged to contact State Police.

Wildlife officials are warning Western Pennsylvania residents that we could see more bugs this summer. The Pennsylvania Game Commission says a fungus is wiping out tens of thousands of bats in our area. Fewer bats means more bugs, like mosquitoes, are able to survive. Pennsylvania is testing a spray in some caves to help stop the spread of the fungus.

Authorities say a woman sprayed bear repellent inside a college building, sickening at least six people and forcing evacuations. Mary Siegert faces six counts of simple assault and one count each of having an offensive weapon and risking a catastrophe. It’s not known if she’s retained an attorney, but she allegedly told cops the canister must have accidentally discharged. Authorities went to the University of Pittsburgh’s Eureka Building on Monday after some people inside had trouble breathing.

Voter turnout in Beaver County was just above 25 percent this election…exactly the amount Election Bureau Director Dorene Mandity had predicted. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has the breakdown at the polls. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…