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Squirrel Hill synagogue, Jewish Federation office building vandalized
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's office building were vandalized early Monday morning.Chabad of Squirrel Hill was defaced with spray paint overnight. Congregants worked to cover the graffiti on the synagogue along Beechwood Boulevard.The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh also shared an image on social media of their office building vandalized with spray paint and antisemitic messaging.The organization released a statement calling on residents to report vandalism or other acts of hate. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is angered and disgusted by the acts of antisemitic graffiti and vandalism on...
Sheffield Lake man extradited to Pennsylvania on rape charges
SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A Sheffield Lake man was arrested earlier this month and charged with multiple counts of sexual offenses against a child, according to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department website. 58-year-old Odin J. Rathnam of Sheffield Lake was arrested in Ohio July 11 at his home...
SVC student Maggie Shero and alumna Victoria Saddler earn grand champion laurels in equestrian competition
LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College student Maggie Shero and alumna Victoria Saddler were awarded top honors in a hunter schooling show July 20 at the Rolling Rock Hunt Pony Club in Ligonier. Shero, C 26, placed as grand champion in the Ron Howard Memorial Prize Division. Saddler, C’17,...
Penn State Fayette, United Bank honor more than 250 high school students
LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. — Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus and United Bank of Uniontown honored more than 250 local high school students at their annual 4.0 Club ceremony. Students represented 15 Southwestern Pennsylvania high schools, including Albert Gallatin, Belle Vernon, Bethlehem Center, Brownsville Area, California Area, Charleroi Area, Connellsville Area, Frazier, Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior, Jefferson-Morgan Junior-Senior, Laurel Highlands, Southmoreland, Turkeyfoot Valley, Uniontown Area, and Waynesburg Central.
Scammers are impersonating fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore on Facebook. Family members are speaking out.
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Scammers are trying to take advantage of the family of fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was shot to death at the Trump rally two weeks ago.Comperatore's sister tells KDKA-TV that they have never asked for donations, nor will they. She said they feel terrible that this is happening.Outside the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company remains a permanent reminder, honoring firefighter and former Chief Corey Comperatore, the husband and father killed at the Trump rally shielding his wife and daughter from flying bullets.Two weeks later, a bogus Facebook post under his name is calling for donations."We still...
Concerns remain after controlled explosion on Monongahela River
BUNOLA, Pa. (KDKA) -- Just weeks after a controlled explosion that began a project to remove a dam in Elizabeth, there are many concerns.Boaters on a nearby marina are seeing much more shoreline than they're used to.For decades, David Shallenberger has called part of the Monongahela River in Bunola his second home."There was a lot of things to do," he said. "Water skiing, go up and down the river, and go fishing."He spends much of his summers at the Carousel Marina with his wife, Lynn."That's part of the ecosystem over the river that's now dead on the pole," Lynn Shallenberger...
West Virginia Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Expected
Residents of West Virginia should brace themselves for an unsettled day ahead, as significant chances of severe weather and excessive rainfall are on the horizon. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a weather alert for Monday, July 29, 2024, highlighting the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms that could bring heavy downpours.
ALDI recalls jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans over Listeria concerns
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Check your produce! ALDI has recalled Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans due to potential contamination with Listeria. In collaboration with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc., ALDI Inc. has announced a recall of Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans due to potential contamination with […]
Woman dies after injuries suffered in West Virginia coalmine
CHARLESTON, West Virginia: A West Virginia woman, Ashley Cogar, tragically passed away on July 24, more than a week after suffering injuries in a coal mining accident. The incident occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine, located near the border of Raleigh and Wyoming counties. She was 33 years old and resided in Erbacon, West Virginia.
West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize
A Maryland native living in West Virginia is feeling lucky after crossing the state line to claim a five-figure Lottery prize after years of playing. Annette Smith, who is known to make her way back to Maryland to play her favorite games, finally got her big win on a winning $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold at Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Women’s Golfer Ella Keffer Takes Home 1st Flight Championship at 101’st West Virginia Women’s Amateur/Two Other Cardinals Compete
Wheeling, W. Va. - Every year, some of the best golfers from across the state of West Virginia compete in the West Virginia Women's Amateur Championship. 2024 marked the 101st playing of the event, with three different flights playing. The Wheeling University Women's Golf team was well represented at the event, with two current golfers and one former golfer competing in the event.
8 WVU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — Eight West Virginia University students earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to travel abroad without financial constraints. These undergraduate students, in addition to six WVU recipients announced earlier this year, received the competitive national award funded by the U.S. State Department to participate in transformative study abroad experiences. “International travel is one of the most impactful […] The post 8 WVU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Man arrested after driving recklessly in Morgantown while drunk with 7-year-old in car
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Morgantown man was arrested after driving recklessly while drunk with a 7-year-old girl in the car Friday. Alexander Kerns, 29, had a BAC of 0.118 after being pulled over in Morgantown on Route 705 Friday, according to the West Virginia State Police. Kerns accelerated at...
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