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Good Hope, Zion churches to hold annual auction
Good Hope and Zion Lutheran churches in Oil City will hold their annual auction Sunday, Aug. 4, at Good Hope. A variety of handmade baked goods will be up for grabs. All proceeds benefit the community ministry committee of the two churches and the committee’s free community meal program.
Pa. prescription reform will help keep local pharmacy open
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN) – Customers of the local chain of Hometown Pharmacy on E. South Street in New Castle say they prefer shopping there for their prescription needs. “Your big brick-and-mortar stores never can offer this. You’re nothing more than a number,” said Jack Melvin, of New Castle.
Election safety preparations underway in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the assassination attempt on a former president to the race for the White House getting heated, threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.FBI Pittsburgh told KDKA-TV, "In recent months, the FBI has seen an increase in threats to election workers across the country. The types of threats are varied and have included online threats and harassment, white powder letters to election facilities, and swatting against election workers. The FBI takes all threats of violence seriously, including threats targeting those who do the critical work of administering free and fair elections throughout...
Reforming juvenile justice system benefits kids, communities
We are youth advocates who were incarcerated at the ages of 14 and 15. We don’t want the juvenile legal system to do to others what it did to us and our peers. When a juvenile under 18 comes into the justice system, the juvenile must be treated not as adult, but as a child, a kid.
Lieutenant governor holds event to highlight state budget investment for safer communities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held an event at the Bench Mark Program building on Wednesday to highlight money passed in the state budget to fight gun violence. The bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro earlier this month will invest in violence intervention and prevention...
Pennsylvania natural gas, energy companies close $5.4B merger deal
Pittsburgh-based independent natural gas production company EQT Corp. has closed on its deal to buy back Mountain Valley Pipeline operator Equitrans Midstream Corp. in an all-stock deal worth $5.4 billion. “We are excited to complete this highly strategic transaction significantly ahead of our original timeline and welcome both Equitrans employees and shareholders to EQT,” said […] The post Pennsylvania natural gas, energy companies close $5.4B merger deal appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Finding invasive species, going for Olympic gold, anglers suspended and finding otters
When you walk through the woods and field lots, it’s easy to assume the plants we see are to be there, that they belong in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, there are invasive plants, animals and fish that do cause trouble for the environment and need to be managed. In an effort to document some of...
“No One is Going to Find You”: Local Man Accused of Assaulting, Harassing Woman in Sugarcreek Borough
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is behind bars for allegedly assaulting a woman and violating a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in Sugarcreek Borough. Court records indicate the Sugarcreek Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 57-year-old Daniel James Whitehill, of Franklin, in Magisterial District Judge Andrew Fish’s office on Thursday, July 18.
FLEX Ice Cream Social to Be Held Today in Central Avenue Plaza
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Future Leaders’ and Entrepreneurs’ Exchange (FLEX) is once again hosting the ice cream social during Oil Heritage Festival. The event will be held in Central Avenue Plaza between Christ Episcopal Church and the Oil City Library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.
Former Pennsylvania State Trooper Asking Judge to Vacate Verdict in Fatal Crash
TIOGA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (WENY) -- In May, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was found guilty in Tioga County Court of causing a crash that killed a Troy Area School District teacher. Now, his defense team is asking for that guilty verdict to be thrown out and given a new trial. "The...
Hearing Continued for Oil City Couple Facing Felony Charges After Drugs Found in Car
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Hearings were rescheduled for an Oil City couple facing felony drug charges after police discovered 84 packets of Xylazine and Fentanyl in their vehicle. Court records indicate that preliminary hearings for 43-year-old Christopher Joseph Mozurak, and 39-year-old Emma Lou Pepper, both of Oil City,...
Case Against Area Couple Accused of Stealing, Selling $6,800 Worth of Items from Forest County Residence Moves Forward in Court
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The case against a Franklin couple facing charges for allegedly stealing and selling approximately $6,800 worth of items from a Forest County residence is moving through the court system. Court documents show the following criminal charges against 26-year-old Alaina Irene Haffey were waived for...
MEET OUR BOARD: Inde Hawkins
Inde Hawkins recently returned to the area after living in Virginia for the last 14 years. She is a joint owner of All Season Temporaries, Inc. in Franklin, along with her sister Tiffany and brother Cory. Inde spent her childhood in Farmington, New Mexico, before moving back to Franklin when...
Update: Be ready for damaging winds and penny-sized hail with thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 8:33 p.m. valid until 9 p.m. for Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland and Union counties. Look for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 8:32 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along...
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. California is the state with the most Olympic qualifiers (138), followed by Florida (46), then Texas (42). The Olympics Opening Ceremony is...
“Table Talk Histories” and new museum kickoff at Washington Crossing State Park, N.J.
Join in July 28 for “Table Talk Histories,” including a 3 p.m. presentation on impending capital improvements for Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, N.J., including its new museum and visitor center, in preparation for America’s 250th Anniversary celebration. From 1-3 p.m., the Washington...
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