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Three West Virginia men facing drug-related charges
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office of Virginia reports three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force […]
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Crews fight row house fire in Johnstown, police to investigate cause
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Crews are currently fighting a fire along Franklin Street in the City of Johnstown. WTAJ has learned that the fire broke out at a row house along the 600 block of Franklin Street shortly before 12 p.m. The row house contained three locations and all were affected by the fire. Crews […]
State Rep. Rigby announces infrastructure award for Windber
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced a $14 million award to the Windber Area Authority to aid in improving the wastewater treatment process. The money, which is divided into a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan from PENNVEST, will be diverted to building a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic […]
Pennsylvania man throws hammer at vehicle in St. Marys, police say
ST. MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — A St. Marys man is in jail for allegedly throwing a hammer at a vehicle. Anthony Resch, 33, facing assault charges after police said he threw a hammer at a vehicle Wednesday in the City of St. Marys. Around 2:42 p.m., the victim walked into the St. Marys Police Department […]
Women’s volleyball lands AVCA academic honor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 17) – For the sixth consecutive season, the Saint Vincent College women’s volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The AVCA Team Academic Award honors women’s volleyball programs that maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The Bearcats, coached by Sue Hozak, completed the 2023-24 academic year with a 3.59 team GPA. This marks the 12th time in program history that the Bearcats earned the AVCA honor. “We are pleased that the record-setting success of the 2023-24 season on the court has extended to the…
The value of faith based/private school’s in the Burgh
The debate between public and private schooling continues to thrive. While both options provide quality education, the value of a private school education is at the forefront for some local parents. Many private schools have a strong emphasis on instilling moral and ethical values, fostering a sense of responsibility, empathy and respect in their students. This approach aims to mold students who not only excel academically but also contribute positively to society. Susan Fariss is an educator and parent of a 15-year-old freshman who attends Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School in Oakland. “Central Catholic provides a very warm and welcoming environment, not only for students, but parents as well,” says Fariss. “We chose a private education because my husband attended Central Catholic and had an incredibly positive experience.” Fariss wanted their son to experience the same sense of brotherhood and camaraderie that they feel is part of the Central Catholic culture. The close bond is the norm at Central Catholic, shares Fariss. Another benefit the Fariss family has found at Central Catholic is that the school provides more student diversity than their home district. There are students from over 60 different school districts that attend the high school this year, and of those, approximately 35 schools sent just one student from this academic freshman class. Students have the benefit of meeting peers from a wide geographic area with diverse backgrounds.
September Is When Wawa and Sheetz Will Officially Collide
A Wawa store is expected to open in September in central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is slated to open its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, on Sept. 18. Its part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030.
North East Firemen's Cherry Festival Benefiting Fire Departments
At the North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, it’s $5 for a slice of cherry pie, $2 for a ride ticket, and 50 cents for a bingo card. All the proceeds from the Cherry Fest go into supporting the Fuller Hose and Crescent Hose North East fire departments. “All...
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
Despite immense health challenges, Pittsburgh man keeps on moving - "I don't believe in giving up."
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - For some, when you get knocked down over and over again, it's hard to pick yourself back up - especially when it's because of your health. A man from Shaler, who was knocked down more times than he can count, kept getting back up, even though some believed he never would.Ronald Davis's laughter is infectious, and his positive attitude will leave you feeling positive. "I just...I don't believe in giving up," said Ronald Davis. When he was 19 and about to enter the Army, doctors found Ron had non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. "I was flabbergasted, I was scared," he recalled. He went through...
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