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Johnstown Man Arrested In Altoona On Witness Intimidation Charges
A Johnstown man is back behind bars this time in Blair County after police say he reportedly sent threatening messages to a woman whom he previously kidnapped and held captive. Robert Stevenson-Watts was arrested in 2020 after authorities say he abducted a woman and held her in the attic of a condemned home in Conemaugh.
Every Steelers starting QB ever: full list
The Pittsburgh Steelers first became a franchise in 1933 and since then have had too many starting quarterbacks to count. The biggest icons at the position for the Steelers are Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger but the Steelers have had their fair share of other talents at the position. Unfortunately,...
Fawn Walker-Montgomery: Juneteenth is not enough
For this column, I want to continue the conversation around Juneteenth. Specifically, passing it as a federal holiday as not enough. Last time, I compared the current situation with Juneteenth in Pittsburgh to either/or thinking, which is a tool of White supremacy. Furthermore, I highlighted the need for local celebrations to center sustainable long-term collective education within the Black community. I am referring to the decision to spend over $200,000 on two celebrations instead of using funds to have multiple events throughout the city. While I appreciate the highlighting of Black entertainment, art and revenue to local Black businesses, a higher priority should be placed on education and sustainable programming to help the Black community. This could also result in a collective shift in thinking, increase conscious levels and self-reliance among the local Black community. Additionally, simply recognizing Juneteenth and hosting events is not a substitute for addressing the ongoing racism faced by Black people.
Mount Aloysius Nurses Achieve 100% NCLEX Pass Rate
Cresson, Pa. – The 2023-2024 graduates of Mount Aloysius College’s ASN program achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN Exam). The recent graduates are now all licensed registered nurses in several states across the US. “I’m incredibly proud of all 61...
Seton Hill, WVU pitchers chosen on 3rd day of MLB Draft
Jul. 16—Two pitchers from district universities were drafted Tuesday on the third day of the MLB Draft. Seton Hill right-handed pitcher Aidan Layton, a graduate of Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, was chosen by the Oakland Athletics at No. 496 overall, the first pick in the 17th round. At 6-2, 295 pounds, he was 7-2, with a 3.15 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 15 starts. In 88 2/3 innings, he ...
A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords
The attack on Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday, led to condemnations of political violence from all across the spectrum. But if anyone’s shocked that the attack happened, well, there’s actually a long history of such violence in the U.S., with duels between rivals, fights in Congress, and assassinations or attempted assassinations of presidents, other politicians, and civil rights leaders — including, from our own community, Harvey Milk.
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
WAYMAKERS ROSTER HAS FOUR IUP NAMES
The D2 Waymakers have posted their final roster for the million dollar winner-take-all “The Basketball Tournament”, and it includes four IUP names. Dante Lombardi coaches the team and is listed on the roster, along with Ethan Porterfield, Cobo Diaz, and Armoni Foster. Indiana High and Shippensburg star Carlos Carter is also on the team, which opens play against Auburn on Saturday in Lexington, Kentucky.
Final Severe Thunderstorm Threat Comes Wednesday As Cold Front Will End Heat Wave Soon After; New Pattern Coming?
Thunderstorms were localized Tuesday across Southeast PA, while Upstate NY was hit very hard by tornadoes and widespread damaging winds that created an absolute mess up there. Meanwhile, Harrisburg hit 103° and parts of the Cumberland Valley in South Central PA reached 105°. As many areas plunge into drought conditions, it’s safe to say we are in desperate need of a pattern change.
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about their election operations.
FACT CHECK: Viral Threads Image Falsely Claims Barron Trump Attended His Father’s Rally In Butler, PA
A screenshot of a tweet shared on Threads claims Barron Trump attended the July 13 campaign rally where his father, 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump, was shot. View on Threads. Verdict: False. The tweet shows Barron Trump at his father’s July 9 campaign rally in Doral, Florida....
Four face indictments in northern West Virginia for federal firearms violations
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Four people have been indicted for violating federal firearms laws in northern West Virginia. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, have been charged with conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. Court documents said Taylor falsified documents to purchase firearms for Houston, who is prohibited from having firearms because of prior robbery and burglary convictions in Monongalia County Circuit Court. Damson and Houston were taken into custody while attempting to sell boxes of ammunition at an area pawn shop.
Beaver Falls concert series brings nationally touring acts celebrating classic songs
BEAVER FALLS ― A Grammy Award-nominated group, an award-winning tribute band, a sisterly pop-country quartet and a Big Band-inspired group will entertain audiences in the 2024-25 Beaver Valley Community Concert Association season. The newly announced schedule:. The seven-time Grammyminees and multiple Gospel Music Association Dove Award winners breathe new...
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