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Father and Son Arrested on Assault Charges Following Domestic Dispute in Eldred Township
ELDRED TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say an argument escalated to a physical altercation during a domestic incident between a father and son in Eldred Township. Court records show Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Adam Lee Nichols and 21-year-old Brady Lee Nichols, both of Brookville, in Magisterial District Judge Gregory Bazylak’s office on Tuesday, July 16.
First Responders Day to be Celebrated July 27 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Pine Creek K-9 Search Unit will host the third annual First Responders Day on Saturday, July 27, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville. Some of the activities include SAR K-9 Demonstrations, Police K-9 Demonstrations, Car Extrication Demonstrations, and helicopter landings. Food trucks will be...
Clearfield County animal non-profit closes intake: ‘We just can’t keep doing this’
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Animal Matters of Clearfield County is closing intake until further notice, they announced online. The shelter will not accept calls concerning dogs and cats, saying all intakes are closed until further notice. The decision comes after having difficulty with a bill they said they didn’t make enough money to pay. […]
Former landfill near Emporium could become a new stargazing destination in Pennsylvania
This story comes from our partners at WPSU. This story is part of our series, Wild Pennsylvania. Check out all of our stories here. A former landfill near Emporium in Cameron County in northcental Pennsylvania could become a new stargazing site, similar to Cherry Springs in Potter County. The Pennsylvania...
State champion Canton makes Eastern Regional debut on Sunday
The Canton Junior Little League baseball team is venturing where no Canton has been before – the Eastern Regional championships. Canton won the first Little League state championship in any division a week ago with a two-game sweep over Somers to claim the Junior Division (ages 13-14) state championship.
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
Pirates to play to sellout crowd for game one of Yinzerpalooza vs. Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to kick off the second half of their season on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, in what is shaping up to be a packed stadium for the first night of Yinzerpalooza weekend. The Pirates ended the first half of their season with a .500...
Penn State’s all-time record against every team on the 2024-25 schedule
In the 10 years of the four-team College Football Playoff, Penn State was left on the outside looking in. Now, the Nittany Lions and head coach James Franklin have an excellent opportunity to compete for a national championship with the expanded 12-team CFP in 2024-25. The CFP isn’t the only...
CVIM Introduces Campaign to Support Behavioral Health Program
Centre Volunteers in Medicine has launched a fundraising campaign to support and expand its Behavioral Health Program at a time when the need for mental health services is more pronounced than ever. CVIM is Centre County's only permanent free clinic providing medical care, dental care, case management and medication assistance to those in need. Recognizing the growing demand for mental health services, the organization has developed a comprehensive Behavioral Health Program incorporated into primary care that offers counseling, psychiatric services and support groups for individuals facing mental health challenges. “Our community’s mental health needs are significant and continue to grow. With this...
Angel Reese stuns Caitlin Clark in impromptu half-court shooting contest at WNBA All-Star Weekend
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s college rivalry has continued into their WNBA careers. Their respective LSU and Iowa teams faced off in the 2023 national title game and again in the Final Four this past season, and now, the top-10 draft picks are both vying for the league’s Rookie of the Year Award as the top two contenders.
Fairview Cemetery faces challenges, looks for solutions
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – The Fairview Cemetery in Altoona has been around since the late 1870s, and now it is beginning to show its age with bumpy roads and overgrown grass. In 2023, John Closson, a local resident, visited the cemetery to see some deceased family members. Despite knowing their resting place, he ran into […]
Proposed NFL Trade Has Eagles Land Steelers $65 Million 6-Time Pro Bowler
The start of training camp is fast approaching for the Philadelphia Eagles. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox put together a list of the top-10 NFL players who could be traded. The NFL analyst has Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward as the No. 10 rated player on the trade board....
Pittsburgh officials, residents come together to honor Gus Kalaris
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The city of Pittsburgh honored a local legend on Saturday.Gus Kalaris of Gus and Yayia's Ice Ball Cart died earlier this month at the age of 92.Several people and city officials gathered to celebrate his legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.Mayor Ed Gainey says Gus' memory goes well beyond his product."It's hard to replace a legend, Mayor Gainey said, "but it's really not about the product that they serve that makes them. It's the love that they pour out. The one thing that people will tell you about Gus is that when they came here, he made them feel special."The mayor says city officials already have plans to name a street after Gus in Allegheny Commons Park so his kindness will live on forever.
Pittsburgh Pirates players, coaches spend time at Miracle League clinic
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales hit the game-winner for the Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The next morning, he was in Moon Township, aiding and supporting kids with special needs. It's exactly what the Pirates organization says it wants."Seeing them, the moms and the dads, the brothers and the sisters being just as happy as everybody else. It's really nice to see," Gonzales said. "And it's impactful on them, it's impactful on me."Gonzales joined other players and Pirates staff on Saturday for a clinic sponsored by Pirates Charities, allowing people with special needs to...
Talkin' Baseball trade deadline draft has Pirates fans dreaming of offense
The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and Talkin' Baseball undertook their annual trade deadline draft to get baseball fans set for the main event. During this draft exercise, the Talkin' Baseball guys paired potential trade deadline movers with possible fits. The guesser who names the most fits accurately, when the dust settles, wins.
A long-awaited Pirates-Marlins trade that forces Bob Nutting to finally pay up
The Miami Marlins will almost certainly deal their rising star utility man, Jazz Chisholm Jr., before the upcoming trade deadline. Due to Chisholm's past of potential character issues, a few teams have crossed him off their trade boards entirely. This hasn't stopped teams like the Seattle Mariners or New York Yankees from casting their nets in the direction of a big fish like Chisholm.
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