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Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Months before an armed man took aim at Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. The legislation stalled without coming to a vote, but that was no surprise. Politically divided Pennsylvania...
Area Woman Faces Marijuana Charges Following Incident in Forest County
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — An area woman is facing marijuana and disorderly conduct charges following an incident that occurred in Harmony Township, Forest County. Court records show Marienville-base State Police filed criminal charges against 26-year-old Victoria McWilliams-Borja, of Tidioute, in Magisterial District Judge Daniel L. Miller’s office on July 2.
Residents enjoy Oak Hill festival
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.
Oil City couple facing drug charges
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 fills community with pride at annual celebration
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...
Erie fitness business owner, who pleaded guilty in crack case, loses $15,000 DEI grant
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...
Cultures collide, celebrate at Amerimasala 2024
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...
Beichner Auction: Moving Auction - Bobbie Nelson - Kennerdell - July 25
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North East Cherry Festival Wraps Up
The North East Cherry Festival wrapped on Saturday. The day began with the 25th annual 5K where runners or walkers to could enjoy the three-mile course in downtown North East. Over 200 people participated. After the race, people could enjoy snacks and ice cream. The money raised goes to the school. The 5K was in honor of two girls killed twenty-five years ago.
State police investigating Crawford Co. ATV theft
(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 Creek's Bar & Grille Announce Plans to Close Restaurant at End of the Month
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...
Aliquippa remains in 4A after Pennsylvania appellate court denies PIAA's emergency application
ALIQUIPPA — Pennsylvania appellate court Judge Patricia McCullough handed down her ruling Thursday in the case between the Aliquippa School District and the PIAA and denied the PIAA’s request for the Quips football program to be moved up to Class 5A. Interim head coach Vashawn Patrick is relieved...
MLB All-Star Week: SeaWolves Spotlight Featuring Jake Holton
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.
Pittsburgh officials, residents come together to honor Gus Kalaris
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates players, coaches spend time at Miracle League clinic
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...
Talkin' Baseball trade deadline draft has Pirates fans dreaming of offense
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.
A long-awaited Pirates-Marlins trade that forces Bob Nutting to finally pay up
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.
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