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Update on construction of the new Pennsylvania State Police academy
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police gave an update on the construction of their new academy in Derry Township. “You can see the work in progress behind us,” spokesperson Lt. Adam Reed said. “And it is just that right now it’s a work in progress.” Progress and change. The circle that graced the main entry is […]
State ‘suspends’ threats of legal action over Aspen Lake Dam repairs in Hampstead
The Maryland Department of the Environment has “suspended” its threat to take legal action against residents in a dispute over repairs to Aspen Lake Dam just west of Hampstead. In June, the department had told seven property owners living near or around the lake and dam that it would take legal action against them unless they paid for repairs to the dam. Last week, the MDE backed off its ...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 19, 2024
Aug. 19—High schools Golf Monday's results Boys Morgantown Invitational At The Pines CC Team scores: 1. Peters Township 288; 2. Cabell Midland 300; 3. Morgantown 318; 4. George Washington 338 Individual scores: 1. Colton Lusk, Peters Township 66; 2. Jack Michael, Cabell Midland 69; 3. Griffin Hansberry, Peters Township 74; 3. Nick Haught, Peters Township 74; 3. Shane Williams, Peters Township ...
House in Outer Banks owned by Pennsylvania residents washed away by ocean
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The latest home in the Outer Banks swallowed by the Atlantic Ocean was reportedly owned by Pennsylvania residents. The Island Free Press reported on Aug. 16 that the oceanfront home on East Corbina Drive in Rodanthe in Dare County, North Carolina, was owned by a couple from Hershey, Pennsylvania. The home, which was empty at the time, was being used as a vacation rental earlier in the summer, and there were no injuries, the newspaper reported. A stunning video posted to Facebook on Aug. 16 by Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue shows the home being swept away by the Atlantic Ocean....
Jeannette K-9 program to resume
JEANNETTE, Pa. — The city of Jeannette will have a K-9 team back to work later this week. In July, the city terminated the police department's K-9 unit, citing budget constraints and performance. Sgt. James Phillips, one of the K-9 handlers, told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that he picked...
Salmonella Confirmed! NJ and PA Produce Affected By Recent Recall
Be careful the next time you go to the grocery store in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. There’s a major recall right now on a major product that I’m sure is sitting in your refrigerator right now. For a while now this simple produce product has been affecting hundreds...
Jeannette man facing charges after police say he broke into Westmoreland County detective's home; His family says it was a medical episode
JEANNETTE, Pa. — A Westmoreland County man is facing charges after investigators say he broke into a county detective's home in Jeannette. Jonathan Craft, 21, is facing several charges, including burglary and aggravated assault, after police say he broke into the detective's home. Craft's mother, Lorraine, told Pittsburgh's Action...
Learning center offers unique space to kids with disabilities and their families
MCMURRAY, Pa. (KDKA) -- A unique activity and learning center is now open along the Montour Trail in McMurray, Washington County. The non-profit, Always B Smiling, says it will serve individuals with disabilities and their families by providing experiences and resources to make them feel supported and connected. Dean and Kristin Huibregtse lost two children to a condition called ARPKD, which causes a multitude of health issues. Matthew lived for just a few hours after birth. Bennett lived until the age of 16 and died in 2020. Now both will be memorialized at Bennett Park, the grounds upon which the...
Maryland Weather: Coolest night in months, sunny stretch coming
BALTIMORE -- A fall-like airmass is arriving with the coolest night ahead since June 12th. Sunny weather continues for the rest of the week.High pressure is in control and will deliver us a fantastic evening of weather ahead. Expect temperatures to slide into the lower to middle 50s overnight. Expect moonlit conditions tonight as any early evening clouds dissipate. Wednesday will be another wonderful day of weather. The sky should stay sunny to mostly sunny with low levels of humidity. We'll have a fresh breeze out of the northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Highs Wednesday afternoon will climb into the...
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