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Johnstown family continues legacy with annual Shawn Rager Memorial Food Drive
Shawn Rager was a Johnstown Police Officer for 24 years, who died in 2016. Each year since, his family has hosted the Officer Shawn Rager Memorial Food Drive in his honor, donating the items to the local non-profit, Branches of Mercy in Johnstown. “His goal was to help people and...
UPDATE: Report of Alleged Attempted Kidnapping in White Township Determined Unfounded
WHITE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Indiana-based State Police say the report of an alleged attempted kidnapping has been determined to be unfounded. According to PSP Indiana, as a result of canvassing the area and further investigation, this incident has been unfounded and closed. On Friday, July 19, PSP Troopers...
Suspect rips business off for $13,000
Selinsgrove, Pa. — An unknown suspect used a credit card with insufficient funds to pay for $13,000 of building products, police say. Around June 26, the suspect called Kohl Building Products in Penn Township and ordered building products including roof shingles, according to Trp. Derek Gill of state police at Selinsgrove. The sales representative took the order over the phone along with a credit card number provided by the suspect. The suspect then promptly went to the business to pick up the products. A short time later, representatives at the business found that the credit card transaction was denied for insufficient funds. Anyone with information may contact PSP Selinsgrove at 570-374-8145.
From ‘relieved’ to ‘hopeless,’ readers wracked and apprehensive following Butler shooting
The attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday brought anxiety about our civic and political polarization to a boil. PublicSource invited readers to share their reactions. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”
Pennsylvania looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket
He’s only been Pennsylvania’s governor for a year and a half and just got his second state budget wrapped, but Josh Shapiro already had a national profile for some of the cases he prosecuted during his tenure as the state’s attorney general. Shapiro is one of the people considered most likely to join the Democrats’ […] The post Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
$8 Billion in College Savings: Pennsylvania Introduces 25% Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to PA 529 Program
Pennsylvania’s new law provides a 25% tax credit on employer contributions to employee PA 529 College Savings accounts, aiming to boost educational savings and support families with college expenses. Pennsylvania’s New Law Offers 25% Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to College Savings Accounts According to the report of WTAJ, Pennsylvania has a new law that […]
1 injured after vehicle crashes into house in Unity Township
A vehicle smashed into a house in Unity Township on Sunday. Westmoreland County dispatchers say emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Bethel Church Road at 2:19 p.m. Youngstown volunteer firefighters say one person from inside the car was taken to a local hospital. That person was able to get out of the vehicle on their own power.
Driver dead after car flips over multiple times in Mercer County
PINE Twp., Pa. (WKBN) — Police and Fire crews responded to an accident in Mercer County. According to a news release from Pennsylvania State Police, it happened on Tieline Road in Pine Township outside of Grove City before 1 a.m. The driver was traveling south when the vehicle partially...
Showers to Hit Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Monday
Pittsburgh, PA – Rain is expected to move into eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania beginning Monday, bringing a shift from the recent dry and warm conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the week will start with a 50% chance of showers on Monday, cooling temperatures to around 81°F. Residents in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, WV, and Zanesville, OH, should prepare for intermittent rain throughout the day.
United Way programs help children in poverty
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. According to a report from the United Way of Pennsylvania, as of 2022, of the 5.3 million households in the state, 12% lived in poverty. Another 28% were considered ALICE, which means Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. While these households technically...
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
State lawmaker calls on ‘Iraqi Freedom’ service to analyze Trump assassination attempt: ‘Complacency kills’
The Pennsylvania state senator who represents the community where attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks lived said Saturday when looking back at the tragic rally, he called upon his three combat tours in the Middle East. State Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny, served as a U.S. Marine infantryman in Nasiriyah, Iraq’s...
Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term
Reaction across the political spectrum to President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement he was bowing out of his reelection bid was swift, with Democrats praising his decision as selfless and courageous and Republicans largely criticizing him, with some calling for him to resign the presidency altogether. “President Biden is a patriot who has served our country […] The post Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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