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Hillards Woman Found Guilty In Venango Twp. Shooting
A Hillards woman has been found guilty of shooting and killing a man last year in Venango Township. 20-year-old Jessica Callahan was found guilty of third degree murder in a Butler County Courtroom yesterday. It happened in March 2023, when police say an argument broke out between Callahan and 31-year-old...
Lawsuit: Woman claims she was injured on Kennywood's Thunderbolt roller coaster
A woman claiming she was injured on a Kennywood roller coaster has filed a lawsuit. According to our partners at TribLive, Sabrina Williams rode the Thunderbolt at Kennywood in July 2022. Williams said she was violently thrown to the side of the cart she was riding in. According to the...
Reporter shares what Steelers could offer 49ers for WR Brandon Aiyuk
The Pittsburgh Steelers were first linked with San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk before this year's draft and long before he officially requested a trade amid his desire for a contract extension.It's widely believed the Niners won't trade Aiyuk unless they can receive help for the upcoming season in return. For a piece published Friday, Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly of The Athletic suggested that Pittsburgh could offer pass-rusher Alex Highsmith and offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. to the 49ers in exchange for Aiyuk and a sixth-round draft pick."Highsmith signed a four-year, $68M deal last year that runs through...
Vacation bible school, Sunday services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center. 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth...
Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year: IFO
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than […]
State gives $1M to LCCC, others to improve adult literacy instructor, education training
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Lehigh Carbon Community College is among five Pennsylvania learning institutions that will share a statewide grant of more than $1 million to boost adult education and adult literacy instruction. The funds, awarded Thursday by the state Education Department, will help train and support volunteer adult literacy...
Semi-Truck Crash Sends One To Pittsburgh Hospital
At least one person was seriously injured as a result of a crash involving a semi truck near the Clearview Mall Thursday afternoon. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center at 1 p.m. for the crash on North Main Street Extension (Route 8 North) near Concordia Way. Crews...
Medical Helicopter Called After Chicora Rd. Crash
At least one person was flown by medical helicopter following an accident Thursday afternoon in Oakland Township. A call reporting a two vehicle crash was received shortly after 3 p.m. in the 500 block of Chicora Road. Crews from Oneida Valley, Chicora, and two ambulances from East Butler EMS arrived...
$150K Powerball Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania
The lucky player matched five of the six balls drawn to earn $150,000, state gaming officials said. The vendor, TNT Food Market at 5801 Market Street in West Philadelphia, will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning slip. Winners are not identified until they claim their prize and their...
12 Pennsylvania Books to Read This Summer
HARRISBURG — When Spotlight PA staffers aren’t busy filing public records requests, contacting sources or preparing your favorite newsletters, we’re often reading books or talking about them. This led to the creation of an internal book club, of course. To celebrate summer and all the opportunities the season brings to read on the beach, in the park or in that perfect nook or resting spot at home, the staff has compiled a list of our favorite books. The selections span a range of genres, but all connect to Pennsylvania in some way. The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough: On the cusp of summer in...
Women’s Own Worth to Host 11th Annual WOWapalooza
Women’s Own Worth (WOW) will host its 11th annual WOWapalooza event on Friday, Oct. 4, at The Clinton Library to support victims of domestic violence and violent crimes. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will feature an evening of inspiration, support and community solidarity. Founded by Jajuan Archer,...
Caregiver brought from Mercer County to face new charges of stealing from Brookfield veteran
A Farrell woman has been brought from Mercer County to face more serious charges after investigators say they've discovered more money missing from a Brookfield World War veteran she was hired to care for. Thirty-five-year-old Felicia Splitstone was booked into the Trumbull County Jail on Friday after being arrested by...
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