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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...
CEC Issues Another Peak Alert
It’s another peak alert day for Central Electric Cooperative. With temperatures expected to hit the upper 80s, the CEC is asking customers to conserve power from 1pm to 7pm. That can be done by doing chores during non-peak hours, unnecessary lights and electronics are off, and cooking on grills or on stove tops.
Erie Police Focused on Safety of Local Officials in Wake of Saturday's Assassination Attempt
Saturday's shooting in Butler, Pa., has already led to some changes in how the Erie Police Department is preparing for the run-up to the election. One of the department's main concerns is making sure local politicians and candidates are safe. State lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle on...
Webinar To Focus On Homelessness In Rural Areas
Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about tools planners can use to help address homelessness. A 75 minute webinar titled “Improving Rural Communities Response to Homelessness” will begin at noon Wednesday. A licensed social worker and community development health and human science educator...
Butler Twp. First Responders Honored For Life Saving CPR
Several local emergency responders have been recognized for extraordinary efforts to save a life earlier this year. Butler Township Police Officer Jeffrey Lewis was among those receiving the “American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero” award at Butler Township Commissioners meeting Monday night. A call came into the Butler County...
Aliquippa's Vashawn Patrick ready for new challenge as interim head coach
ALIQUIPPA — After Aliquippa football head coach Mike Warfield announced he would be taking a leave of absence during the 2024 season, the Quips named associate head coach Vashawn Patrick the interim head coach for the upcoming season. Even though there is a new leader at the helm, Patrick is no stranger to...
Prospect Park fire chief resigns after sharing "unprofessional post" following Trump rally shooting
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (CBS) -- Prospect Park Fire Chief Jim Simmonds resigned Sunday night after sharing a post where "ill-mannered remarks were made on social media" following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. "I made a terrible mistake in posting an unprofessional post on Facebook," Simmonds wrote in Citizens of Delco, a public Facebook group, Monday. "I meant no harm to anyone and an attempted assassination of a former US President is no laughing matter."The post Simmonds is referencing appears to have been deleted from the social media platform, however, screenshots reposted in the...
Blind and Low Vision Tennis Courts Are Now Open Across Pittsburgh
This tennis match starts like any traditional game with the echoing “thwack” of firm foam against the tight webbing of a tennis racket’s sweet spot. But, as the ball travels through the air to land on the opposite side of the net, it makes a distinct rattling sound to let the opposing player know when and where to react.
County Police investigating death of unconscious man while in custody
Allegheny County Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive while in custody of West Mifflin Police. Officers say a 31-year-old male was taken into custody around 3 a.m. on July 5 on public drunkenness charges.
Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
Pennsylvania officials release new recommendations for protecting wildlife
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A new report is being highlighted by Pennsylvania officials for its recommendations to use wildlife corridors to protect wildlife, limit vehicle collisions and reconnect habitats. The Theodore Roosevelt Conversation Partnership and PennEnviroment highlighted the new legislative budget and finance committee report calls for some changes. These suggested changes include better utilizing forested […]
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials warn about text message scam targeting financial information
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning about a "smishing scam" that is attempting to get people's personal financial information. Scam text messages that say they're from the "Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services" are being sent to random individuals, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The messages contain urgent requests and say the account will incur additional charges if overdue payments are not made right away, the commission said. People who receive an unexpected text like this should not click the link.Earlier this year, a similar phishing scam targeted EZ-Pass users in Pennsylvania and other states. The Philadelphia Parking Authority recently warned residents about a similar "smishing scam" – a scam using SMS or text message.For E-ZPass customers, there are multiple approved safe methods to check your account — the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or the PA Toll Pay app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.Customers who get a fraudulent message can report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
Legal Marijuana, Big Tax Cuts and Minimum Wage: This Year’s Budget Losers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future bumps. It sends more money to transit systems, but not enough to alleviate their concerns. Other major goals for both parties fell by the wayside: Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro didn’t get recreational marijuana or...
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
Explainer-How gun laws in Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot, compare with other US states
(Reuters) - The shooting of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday, allegedly by a 20-year-old gunman, has put the spotlight on the state's firearms laws. Below is a look at Pennsylvania's gun laws how they compare to other states.
Road Work Set For Jackson and Concord Townships
Several local roads will be shut down later this week in Jackson and Concord Townships. In Jackson Township, Pattison Street Extension will be closed for three to four weeks beginning Wednesday. The closure will run from Autumn Wood Drive to Gate Dancer/Old Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township. Access from Hartzell Road to Pattison will also be closed.
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