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Police Attempting to Identify Driver of Four-Wheeler Involved in Hit-and-Run Crash in Young Township
YOUNG TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police are asking the public for information related to a hit-and-run crash in Young Township on Saturday afternoon. According to State Police in Punxsutawney, troopers are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened around 3:55 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, on State Route 119, in Young Township, Jefferson County.
Juvenile Passenger Injured After Driver Passes Out, Crashes on Summerville Corsica Road
CLOVER TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say an area man became unconscious while driving in Clover Township on Saturday afternoon. According to Punxsutawney-based State Police, the crash occurred on State Route 949 (Summerville — Corsica Road) at its intersection with Love Road, in Clover Township, Jefferson County, around 3:56 p.m. on Saturday, August 17.
Advocates end their campaign for divestment from Israel after legal challenges
Organizers leading a campaign that sought to put the question of the city’s divestment from the State of Israel on the November ballot today announced that they have withdrawn their effort, citing the overwhelming legal resources of their challengers. The announcement of the initiative last week was swiftly followed by revelations that local political figures, including City of Pittsburgh communications director Maria Montaño, had signed petitions to get the measure on the ballot. Montaño subsequently resigned.
1-year-old chihuahua dies after being abandoned in New Kensington, police say
Aug. 19—A New Kensington woman is accused of abandoning a 1-year-old chihuahua in a cage and then taking its corpse before police could retrieve it. New Kensington police charged Desiree Marcoux, 39, on Thursday with a felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals and a misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals. She had not been arraigned as of Monday, according to court records. In a criminal ...
Russell Wilson can't be 'tricked or fooled' by process with Steelers
Russell Wilson has been in this league for a long time. He knows it’s a season-long grind, one that requires patience. The loss of the preseason’s first two games is not causing Wilson to overreact. He’s seen what practices are like for his new Pittsburgh Steelers team and knows what they’re capable of.
Slight Dip In Prices At The Pump
Gas prices have declined slightly both locally as well as across the western Pennsylvania region as a whole over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, self-serve gas in Butler, as of Monday, dropped by two cents to reach $3.77 per gallon.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis speaks at DNC on importance of building bridges
CHICAGO — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov Austin Davis took the stage at the Democratic National Convention on its opening night, one of a group of Democratic state leaders who spoke about how Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden administration had helped them get things done at the local level. “I’m the proud son of a […]
Did Walz diss Wawa? What VP nominee said about Sheetz, Wawa
On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was talking to Pennsylvania delegates about recent campaign-trail visits to the Keystone State when he mentioned visiting a popular convenience store chain. But, did he choose wisely? ...
How to protect yourself from home improvement scammers in PA
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – The Pennsylvania Attorney General is warning residents to be on the alert for home repair or improvement scams following damage left by Tropical Storm Debby and future extreme weather. Homeowners may be targeted by scammers, and Attorney General Michelle Henry is advising residents to check if a contractor is legitimate and […]
4 central Pa. wineries with a similar focus hold 1st of what could be more events to come
Four southcentral Pennsylvania wineries that emphasize quality collaborated on an event in late July called “PA Wines of Distinction.”. It took place at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, on July 28. The group included Waltz Vineyards, Nissley Vineyards and Grandview Vineyard from Lancaster County and Armstrong Valley...
JJ Watt Will Return to the NFL to Play for the Pittsburgh Steelers
When JJ Watt retired from the NFL, it was back in 2022 on the Arizona Cardinals. Watt had put together a historic 12-year career, but there is one thing that is missing, and that’s a Super Bowl. This will cause Watt to come out of retirement with the itch for a ring, and a successful season, and that team is the Pittsburgh Steelers that he will return to.
Petition for "antisemitic" ballot referendum dropped before judge hears objections
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A petition for a ballot referendum that Jewish organizations call antisemitic was dropped shortly before a judge was expected to hear objections to the case.It would have prohibited Pittsburgh from doing business with anyone engaged in working with Israel. A judge said this withdrawal came down to the fact that the petitioners did not have the proper amount of valid signatures to put the referendum on the ballot."This is about something that was illegal and not appropriate to be on the ballot," said Jeff Finkelstein, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.He referred to a...
CROSS COUNTRY COMEBACK: Ala Ingros Shares Journey Back to Competitive Running; Executive Career in Human Resources
PUNXSUTAWNEY (EYT) – When Ala (Small) Ingros graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 2015, she believed her competitive running career would be over. Though it was put on pause for a couple of years, she found her way back to competition and continues to excel today. Ingros stayed...
TSA intercepts 30th firearm at Pittsburgh International Airport this year
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — TSA officers at Pittsburgh International Airport intercepted a firearm at the main security checkpoint on Sunday. The .38 caliber firearm was loaded with six bullets and was packed with a gun magazine that contained an additional six bullets. When TSA officers detected the firearm, the checkpoint...
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