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Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help urban gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security. Many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk of being lost to development. However, a new state law could give gardeners who steward land they don’t own a...
BMW Labor Deal to Keep Pennsylvania Parts Pipeline Flowing
The July labor deal reached by union workers at BMW’s Northeast distribution center will help ensure a continued steady supply of OEM parts and happy customers, BMW-certified repair shop executives told Autobody News. United Auto Workers (UAW) voted to ratify a contract that will raise pay up to 33%,...
Shakespeare Comes To Preston Park
Visitors are invited to see Shakespeare in the Park performed at a local venue. The Hobnob Theatre Company will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Butler Township’s Preston Park Arboretum Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning at 6:30 p.m. each day. The non-profit group is also performing...
Clarion Volleyball: Golden Eagles Earn AVCA Team Academic Award
CLARION, Pa. — The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced their 2024 Team Academic Award award winners on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles volleyball team earned a spot on the list, highlighting another year of academic success for the program. To earn the AVCA Team Academic Award, a program must...
City Resident Taken To Prison After Drug Bust
A local man is facing felony charges following a search in the City of Butler earlier this week. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Butler County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, officers conducted a search warrant at a the residence of 44-year-old David “Platinum” Johnson in the 200 block of Eighth Avenue around 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
Loving Giving Local: Orchard Beach Assembly
Orchard Beach Assembly is a church located on a sprawling property in North East, but it wasn’t always this big. The church began in town 40 years ago. “It started in the basement of a bank with a group of faithful generous people. Then over a brief period of time, they were able to buy a property here and build and grow here on Orchard Beach Road,” said Pastor Troy Keith, Orchard Beach Assembly.
Pirates silently make the Domingo Germán decision Yankees dragged their feet on
Apparently, only Brian Cashman was foolish enough to be enamored with Domingo Germán for an impactful length of time. The right-hander's time with the Yankees was lowlighted by endless scandal, punishable bad behavior, and personal troubles. Following Germán's promotion in 2017, he made 14 low-impact starts in 2018, then rose to rotation prominence the following year (with an 18-4 record and 4.03 ERA for the "next man up" Yankees).
Buhl Trust objects to Steward sale of Sharon Regional over 'clear violation' of 2014 deal
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Christian H. Buhl Legacy Trust, formerly known as the Buhl Trust for Sharon Regional Health System, have filed a joint objection against the bankruptcy sale of the Mercer County hospital currently run by Steward Health. According to the filing, The Buhl Trust has served...
Record-Breaking WPIAL QB Transferring to Central Catholic
A record-breaking WPIAL freshman is headed to one of the top high school programs in Western Pennsylvania to finish his prep career. Jaivin Peel — a 6-foot, 185-pound quarterback in the class of 2027 — is transferring from Western Beaver to Central Central, according to multiple reports. The rising sophomore will be in the mix to replace the outgoing Peyton Wehner.
The markets hate political violence, but a top historian says presidential assassinations are ‘endemic’ to American culture
Former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. on Saturday during an assassination attempt. The assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on Saturday was another violent entry in a long record of such acts in American history. They are more common...
CMMC 'mutually' parts ways with lead oncologist
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has "mutually" agreed to part ways with its lead oncologist, Dr. Ibrahim Sbeitan, according to a hospital spokesperson. Health system officials say the separation was "on good terms with the utmost respect for each other." “We appreciate Dr. Sbeitan’s years of...
Cowboys legend explains '70s Steelers' biggest advantage in Super Bowl wins vs. Dallas
In 1979, the Dallas Cowboys were given the title of "America's Team" by NFL Films. But if a few more things went their way in two Super Bowls against the Steelers, Dallas would have also earned the title of "Team of the Decade," a label that was instead given to Pittsburgh.
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