Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 10:
Threatening letters sent to Jewish organizations in Pittsburgh area
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh said threatening letters were sent to several Jewish organizations in the Pittsburgh area, TribLive news partner WTAE reported.
The letters were sent by mail, according to Shawn Brokos, who serves as the organization’s community security director.
“While deeply disturbing, we want to assure our community that safety and security remain our top priority,” Brokos said in a statement.
He said the FBI and local law enforcement are investigating. The federation’s security team is also monitoring the situation.
“Our federation’s security team continues to monitor the situation closely and is working to ensure that all Jewish institutions remain protected,” Brokos said.
Student injured after bus crash in Washington County
A school bus was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon in Washington County — causing a student to sustain minor injuries.
Crews were called to the area of Burkett Lane just before 4 p.m. following reports of a school bus crash, according to the South Strabane Fire Department.
There was a single bus involved, and it was carrying 10 students from the Trinity Area School District during the crash, TribLive news partner WTAE reported.
The other students were placed on another bus to continue their route home, the fire department said.