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Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry on Friday called on both state and federal legislators to create or reinstate assault-weapons bans, and stressed more needs to be done to address American politicians’ “collective indifference to addressing this issue.”. Former President Donald Trump, who a gunman tried to assassinate at...

Drucilla Boggers, 8, of Franklin, tosses a softball at the target to (successfully) dunk Oak Hill Apartments property manager Tammy Ross at the second Oak Hill Festival on Friday, while Devlin Boal, 10, and Felix Fetteroff, 5, wait their turns. In addition to the dunk tank, the event also featured train rides, a bouncy house and bungee jumping from Jones Party Management. Donations were made by Oak Hill Apartments and management company ABC Management, Rock Star Karaoke, Sanders Market, Schwebel Baking Co., Life Program/Oak Hill and Franklin Beer Co. The festival was first organized for the residents last year by the Oak Hill management team, and the team, including Ross, Robin Hanahan, Todd Shawgo and Jim McCauley, brought it back with more features this year. Management receives grant money every year to do things for the residents, organizers said.

An Oil City couple, Emma Lou Pepper and Christopher Joseph Mozurak, are facing drug charges after being found with drugs in their vehicle on February 10. Police discovered Pepper passed out in the car and Mozurak, who was inside a store, had a suspended license. After obtaining a search warrant, officers found Xylazine, fentanyl, and Clonazepam in the vehicle. Both face multiple charges and are held in Venango County jail, with preliminary hearings scheduled for Wednesday in Central Court.

Waterford Heritage Days has taken over Gazebo Park and the sense of community pride was overflowing. It’s said that the town’s history helped build the nation. Several hundreds of people have come out for this 51st celebration of heritage. Within a small town in northwest Pennsylvania lies deep-rooted...

Batala New York, Red Hot Buffalo Afro-beat Orchestra and other global performers are bringing the sound of music to downtown Erie. The Amerimasala took place in Perry Square. It’s a movement that presents arts to promote cross-cultural respect and value of all people. Organizer Lynn Johnson said it’s important...

A local nonprofit has been assisting families with babies who need specialized medical attention after experiencing their own tragedy. Organization Grady’s Decision held their annual Miracles and Mile Walk and Family Carnival. It’s an event to assist them complete their mission which is to provide emotional, spiritual and financial...

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(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a Crawford County resident reported his ATV as stolen. According to a July 19 release from PSP Meadville, the theft was first reported on May 14 around 2 p.m. at a residence along Oak Street in Springboro. The victim stated their 1985...

Owners of the Creek's Bar and Grille, located in Harborcreek, announced that the restaurant will be closing at the end of the month. The restaurant announced the decision to shut its doors in a Facebook post on Friday, July 19. Dear Harbor Creek Community,. It is with heavy hearts that...

VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The Sugarcreek Borough Police Department, in conjunction with Community Services of Venango County, will be conducting its first annual School Supplies Drive from July 29, 2024, through August 19, 2024. Sugarcreek Police Department said in a news release that these items are in short...

The crash happened on Ellwood Road in Slippery Rock Township near the intersection with Hogue Road.

ERIE, PA (WJET)–During the MLB All-Star Week, JET24 sports reporter Ashley Kaiser chatted with first baseman Jake Holton for our SeaWolves Spotlight segment. He’s been a staple for Erie on offense.   Holton smashed three home runs in the Seawolves’ last series, making his grand total for the season 12 homers.  

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to kick off the second half of their season on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, in what is shaping up to be a packed stadium for the first night of Yinzerpalooza weekend. The Pirates ended the first half of their season with a .500...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The city of Pittsburgh honored a local legend on Saturday.Gus Kalaris of Gus and Yayia's Ice Ball Cart died earlier this month at the age of 92.Several people and city officials gathered to celebrate his legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.Mayor Ed Gainey says Gus' memory goes well beyond his product."It's hard to replace a legend, Mayor Gainey said, "but it's really not about the product that they serve that makes them. It's the love that they pour out. The one thing that people will tell you about Gus is that when they came here, he made them feel special."The mayor says city officials already have plans to name a street after Gus in Allegheny Commons Park so his kindness will live on forever. 

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales hit the game-winner for the Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The next morning, he was in Moon Township, aiding and supporting kids with special needs. It's exactly what the Pirates organization says it wants."Seeing them, the moms and the dads, the brothers and the sisters being just as happy as everybody else. It's really nice to see," Gonzales said. "And it's impactful on them, it's impactful on me."Gonzales joined other players and Pirates staff on Saturday for a clinic sponsored by Pirates Charities, allowing people with special needs to...

The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and Talkin' Baseball undertook their annual trade deadline draft to get baseball fans set for the main event. During this draft exercise, the Talkin' Baseball guys paired potential trade deadline movers with possible fits. The guesser who names the most fits accurately, when the dust settles, wins.

The Miami Marlins will almost certainly deal their rising star utility man, Jazz Chisholm Jr., before the upcoming trade deadline. Due to Chisholm's past of potential character issues, a few teams have crossed him off their trade boards entirely. This hasn't stopped teams like the Seattle Mariners or New York Yankees from casting their nets in the direction of a big fish like Chisholm.

The Diverse Erie commission on Thursday rescinded a $15,000 grant award to a local fitness business, two months after its owner pleaded guilty in federal court in Erie to dealing drugs. In a unanimous vote, the commission board rescinded the grant award to Personal Results Fitness, at 524 W. 17th St., near Walnut...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday marked day two of Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh. Pickle fans from all over flocked to the Steel City for the annual festival. Picklesburgh is in its ninth year, and it is a very big dill. "I came here, and I couldn't believe that there were this many people here to celebrate pickles," Tyler Emerick said.The festival has so many food options with a pickle twist. "Pickle watermelon sorbet," Enid Jame said."We have the pickle pizza, the spicy version," Kendall Brown said. "It is pretty good. Ten out of 10.""Pickle potatoes were also really good," Emerick said. "I was surprised...

An east Erie resident reacted to an investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on soil samples from homes in the area of former industrial site of the Erie Coke Corporation. Linn Wasielewski said she has her concerns following the aftermath of Erie Coke and she is hopeful something can...