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Local Law Enforcement, Community Services to Host First Annual School Supplies Drive
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...
Pirates to play to sellout crowd for game one of Yinzerpalooza vs. Phillies
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...
Local reacts to public hearing from EPA on their continued investigation on Erie Coke Corporation
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...
TV Talk: Filmed-in-Pittsburgh 'American Rust' canceled
Jul. 19—Amazon's Prime Video will not renew the filmed-in-Pittsburgh drama series "American Rust," whose second season was largely set in Pittsburgh, for a third season. The show's first two seasons were filmed in Western Pennsylvania. Jeff Daniels starred in "American Rust" as the police chief of fictional Buell, Fayette County, who returns to Pittsburgh to be a detective. Maura Tierney ...
More than just Picklesburgh - community, fireworks, and Yinzerpalooza | KDKA Weekend Planner
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's Picklesburgh weekend and while that's the biggest "dill" in town, it's not all that's going on in our region. We're going to let you know about what else Western Pennsylvania has to offer this weekend! The Monster Bash in CranberryHorror fans, this one is for you! The Monster Bash celebrates all things sci-fi and fantasy - and it's taking over the Marriot Pittsburgh North in Cranberry starting today and going through Sunday. There will be hundreds of vendors, moving screenings, and of course, celebrity guests. Check out the details on the Creepy Classics' website at this link. CCBC Community DayThe Community College...
Tigers' top pitching prospect continues to dazzle
While Pittsburgh Pirates rookie All-Star Paul Skenes continues to capture the imagination of baseball fans, another top pitching prospect, Jackson Jobe of the Detroit Tigers, waits in the wings. But for how long? Already having a strong 2024 campaign, Jobe dazzled again Saturday for Double-A affiliate, the Erie SeaWolves. The 21-year-old pitched six innings of no-hit ball, posting five strikeouts while throwing 70 pitches, 49 for strikes. Pretty good day at the office for Jackson Jobe.6 IP | 0 H | 0 R | 2 BB | 5 K | 70 pitches, 49 strikes.Jake Higginbotham takes over in the seventh with...
Ecklund Calls for State Assistance in Dealing with Issue of Homelessness
The City of Jamestown -- and all of Chautauqua County, for that matter -- is pretty much at capacity in trying to deal with the homeless issue. That from Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund, who recently attended a meeting with public safety and human service agencies to discuss that, as well as the mental health component of homelessness. Ecklund says the major issue is there is only one hospital in the county -- UPMC Chautauqua -- that do full mental evaluations...
Jamestown Woman Sentenced on Drug Charge
U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced Friday that 28-year-old Brandi Whitford of Jamestown was sentenced to time served and three years probation by U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo. Whitford was convicted of maintaining a drug-involved premises. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Violanti, who handled the case, stated that between September 2019 and October 23, 2019, Whitford and co-defendant Richard Kinsey, Jr. used a residence at 320 Newland Avenue in Jamestown to manufacture, distribute, and use methamphetamine. On September 6, 2019, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence, recovering three firearms. A fourth firearm was thrown from the residence during the execution of the search warrant. Investigators also recovered methamphetamine, approximately $12,045 in cash, assorted ammunition, and drug paraphernalia. Co-defendant Richard Kinsey was previously convicted.
Proposed NFL Trade Has Eagles Land Steelers $65 Million 6-Time Pro Bowler
The start of training camp is fast approaching for the Philadelphia Eagles. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox put together a list of the top-10 NFL players who could be traded. The NFL analyst has Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward as the No. 10 rated player on the trade board....
Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio Awaits Isolated Showers
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio should prepare for a warm weekend with scattered showers, as a weak disturbance is expected to pass through the region. According to the US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA, elevated probabilities of rain showers will be focused south of...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Warns About Scam Texts Over Unpaid Tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission warned motorists that texts they received from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” are actually from scammers. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting motorists that the texts claiming to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” are in fact scammers trying to steal their personal financial information, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
‘They should not have cancer when they don’t smoke’: Workers, clean air advocates urge state to move on banning smoking at casinos
Jennifer Rubolino said she has enjoyed working as a table games dealer at Rivers Casino for the past five years. What she does not like, however, is the smoke from patrons’ cigarettes and cigars that permeates the entire casino floor, even the nonsmoking area where she is stationed. “I...
Overcrowded Pa. shelter paying people to foster dogs, cats | Today in Pa.
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