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Beaver County's retail food inspections for June 2024
Editor’s Note: This is an overview of inspection violations recorded in Beaver County retail food establishments by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Inspections conducted on any given day may not represent the long-term cleanliness of a facility, the state Department of Agriculture notes, and violations recorded at the time of inspection are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving. Violations listed below were deemed significant to the public interest by reporters at The Times, but a full list of each business' violations can be found in the Department of Agriculture's inspection database. Citations may be modified for grammar or reader...
Pittsburgh Public Safety outlines safety preparations ahead of Independence Day celebrations
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's estimated that 20,000 people will be downtown to enjoy the Fourth of July festivities. The center point will be the fireworks over Point State Park in the evening. Pittsburgh Public Safety gave its safety plan on Tuesday.Before fireworks light up the night sky, people go through security checkpoints and bag checks around Point State Park."We will be using a walk-through system instead of wandering. We will also have canine units to ensure people don't have fireworks or weapons," Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said.Schmidt is aware of concerns following high-profile incidents downtown, including two random attacks and...
Monroeville area events: Pet blessing, golf outing, more
Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church will host a pet blessing on July 7. Metro Creative. Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church will hold a pet blessing service from 10 to 11 a.m. on July 7. The service will be held under tents in the courtyard of the church, 1622 James St. During the...
Preparations underway for Pittsburgh's furry convention
Jul. 3—This year's Anthrocon in Pittsburgh will be Eric Zawratny's 24th furry convention. Every summer, anthropomorphics, otherwise known as furries — people dressed as human-like animal characters — travel to Pittsburgh. The group is a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers and anyone who enjoys cartoon animals. The festivities will run from July 4-7 at the David L. ...
No injuries reported in North Side house fire
Emergency crews have been called to the scene of a fire in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood. Firefighters were dispatched shortly before 8:30 p.m. to a house near the intersection of St. Ives and Lamont streets on the North Side. An Allegheny County 911 supervisor said no injuries had been reported...
Page's owner hailing woman who gave her brother CPR as life-saver
PITTSBURGH — The owner of an iconic ice cream shop in Pittsburgh is thanking a woman for saving her brother's life. Marjorie Page Prusia, the owner of Page's Dairy Mart, posted a photo on the shop's Facebook page, saying, "On the far left is Izabella. On Thursday, Izabella performed life-saving CPR on my brother Oliver, who experienced cardiac arrest. Her quick action is why my brother is still with us today."
All the pics are up! Courier exclusive photos from B. Marshall’s Juneteenth 2024!
The nearly 100 photos from the Courier’s Gail Manker and Rob Taylor Jr. are up from B. Marshall’s Juneteenth 2024 at Point State Park and Market Square! The event was held, June 14-16, 2024…Take a look, see who you see from Pittsburgh, see who’s from out of town….share the page, too!
Shorewood Beach citizens concerned about ‘ugly’ barrels, safety of swimming in the area
Rusted canisters on the floor of Lake Erie have some area homeowners concerned about the safety of children who swim there. The township supervisor we spoke to assured us he is well aware of the eyesore barrels on Shorewood Beach, he said that swimming there is not permitted but locals said a posted sign is being ignored.
2024-25 Generational Wealth Management Player Profile: Tracey Jakubczak
TRACEY JAKUBCZAK – SENIOR – EISENHOWER. Parents Names: Ryan Jakubczak, Wendy MacQueen, Megan Jakubczak (stepmother), Corey MacQueen (stepfather) Siblings: Camron – brother, yes he played sports; Caleb – brother, yes he plays sports; Hudson – brother, yes he plays sports; Annabell – sister, doesn’t play sports; Mason – brother, doesn’t play sports; Grace – sister, plays sport; Ruby – sister, doesn’t play sports.
Free-to-use beach wheelchairs now available at Presque Isle
(WJET/WFXP) — Everyone should be able to enjoy the beach, which is why accessible wheelchairs are free to use at Presque Isle State Park. With proof of ID, beach-accessible wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Public Safety Building and Beach 8 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Erie City Council signs off on $1 million in loans for Avalon Hotel transformation
The city of Erie is providing a $1 million financial boost to a developer’s plan to transform the former Avalon Hotel at 16 W. 10th St. into an apartment complex. Erie City Council, at its regular meeting on Wednesday morning, approved two $500,000, low-interest loans for New York-based GoodHomes Communities LLC, which now...
Prehistoric pair: Jurassic Quest roars into Erie; dinosaur drive-thru event hits Wattsburg
A familiar interactive dinosaur experience is stomping its way back to Erie. Jurassic Quest, the popular interactive dinosaur event, returns to the Bayfront Convention Center at 1 Sassafras St. on July 12-14. The family-friendly experience will showcase more than 100 life-like dinosaurs, interactive adventures, dinosaur rides, a fossil digging station,...
Steelers search for wide receiver ‘on hold’ as Mike Tomlin minds his business
We’re three weeks into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ much-needed breather, with minicamps ending on June 13 and training camp reconvening on July 24. The stint is the league’s only real rest and relaxation before preparation continues for the 2024 NFL season (kicking off Sept. 5), so all is generally quiet on the western front. As minicamp drew to a close, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters he’d spend his time off “minding my business.” That tells you all you need to know. Tomlin’s words hinted that nothing will publicly happen in these final weeks before things ramp up, putting Pittsburgh’s quest (if there...
Associated Charities prepares for Ladies’ Night Out; Back to School program
Associated Charities is gearing up for a busy summer, starting with Ladies’ Night Out, the 2024 Back to School program, and ending with the move to their new food pantry. Ladies’ Night Out, hosted by Associated Charities to benefit the 2024 Back to School program, is a joint collaboration by Associated Charities, Salvation Army and United Way of the Titusville Region.
Rennerdale Volunteer Fire Department raising money for pond rehabilitation
It has sat next to the Rennerdale Volunteer Fire Department in Collier Township for decades: the Rennerdale Duck Pond has been a community staple for as long as many people can remember.
Penn & Slavery Project receives new funding, looks to expand outreach
After the Penn & Slavery Project’s annual research presentations this past May, members of the project are looking forward to the 2024-25 academic year and opportunities to expand the project’s reach, which was recently supported anew by funding granted by Provost John Jackson Jr.’s office. First formed...
An Ohio Woman Is In Custody on Allegations That She Bought Cocaine At a Concert in West Virginia
WFCN – Police in West Virginia detained an Ohio woman who allegedly bought cocaine at a music festival in the Mountain State. State Route 7 in Clarington was the site of a traffic stop in response to a traffic violation, as reported by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
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