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West Virginia elected officials release statements after Trump is shot at rally
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Elected officials in West Virginia have begun to release statements after former President Trump was shot at a Pennsylvania rally. President Trump is “doing fine” after being grazed by an apparent bullet at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to the Associated Press, the shooter is dead, and a rally attendee […]
Update: Heat advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania Monday and Tuesday
On Saturday at 12:34 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid from Monday noon until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Southern Centre, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service says, "Heat index...
Gov. Justice launches aerial tram project at Hawks Nest State Park
ANSTED, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice visited Hawks Nest State Park today to kick off the project to reimagine the park’s iconic aerial tram. The tram, which has been a fixture in the park since 1970, is being replaced as part of a $250+ million initiative to improve state parks under the governor’s leadership. […]
Virginia Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Night results for July 12, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 12, 2024, results for each game:. Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 3-7-3, FB: 2. Day: 5-1-7, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings...
Upson and Cook get earful on solar and PILOTs
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The upstairs ballroom of the War Memorial Building was filled to overflow on July 1, as Jefferson County Commission appointees Kelvin Upson and James Cook hosted a town hall to garner opinions on the request by Wild Hill Solar for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) for its proposed industrial solar compound.
Successful past brings Bodkins to Shepherd athletic post
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Nothing but success can be found in new Shepherd University Athletic Director Carrie Bodkins’ past. Bodkins became the Athletic Director at Shepherd, following an athletic downturn of sorts at the local college. In all of the 2023-2024 school term, the Rams had only two teams that...
Fifth annual Family Festival and Fireworks Event draws thousands to Rock Spring Church
KEARNEYSVILLE — Thousands of local residents made their way to the fifth annual Family Festival and Fireworks Event at Rock Spring Church last Friday, ready for an evening of children’s activities, food, door prizes, raffles, live music and intricate firework displays. According to Rock Spring Church’s pastor, Mike...
Friday Night Lights Part One, 7-12-24
ERIE, PA (WJET)– The Erie SeaWolves secured their second win in a row over the Somerset Patriots on Friday. Erie’s Troy Melton threw for five innings. He let up one run and struck out six batters in the process. The big play of the night came from Eliezer Alfonzo. In the bottom of the first […]
Prince George's residents complain of weeks without trash pickup
Residents of a Prince George’s County neighborhood say trash piled up for weeks without pickup and their complaints about it were ignored. Several neighbors on Oak Glen Way in District Heights, Maryland, said the called 311 and emailed the county because their trash hadn’t been picked up since June 28.
‘It’s a blessing’: Free medical clinic at RFK Festival Grounds offers everything from new glasses to surgery
If you’re in need of medical services and can’t afford it, Liberty and Health Alliance is hosting a free “mega-clinic” at the RFK Festival Grounds in D.C. until Sunday. The clinic offers services such as dental, vision, cardiology, pediatric, mental health and surgical care. This is...
Gov. Shapiro discusses budget, Central Pa. rep. argues it overspends
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — After 11 days of waiting, Pennsylvania officially has a state budget. Governor Josh Shapiro signed the $47.6 billion spending plan into law late last on Thursday, July 11. In an interview, Shapiro spoke with WTAJ about what is included in the budget. A local Republican is also speaking out about the newly […]
Arlington County officials investigate potential measles exposure
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Health officials are warning residents in Arlington that they might have been exposed to measles while grocery shopping last week. The Arlington County Public Health Division (ACPHD) said a person with a confirmed case had visited a Harris Teeter while contagious. Though the person is from another state, […]
Man killed after Friday night's shooting outside vigil for crash victims
According to WJLA-ABC7, Prince George's County Police are investigating a shooting outside of a high school that was hosting a vigil for three athletes who were killed in a car crash on July 6.
Mother charged with murdering infant son in Northwest DC
A D.C. woman has been arrested and charged with murdering her 5-month-old son, police announced Friday. Christen Borden, 35, was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 death of her son, Kenneth Geo Walton. D.C. police said officers responded to the family’s home in the 4000 block...
Driver's prison sentence reduced by half in deadly Fairfax County hit-and-run
The family of a Fairfax County, Virginia, man killed by a hit-and-run driver says they're devastated after a judge dramatically reduced the driver's sentence on Friday. In April, Guillermo Vasquez pleaded guilty to the hit-and-run crash that killed 28-year-old Joey Lanza outside his home in Lorton in 2020. A judge...
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