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Anheuser-Busch Enhances Support for Volunteer Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season
Anheuser-Busch, in collaboration with its wholesaler partners and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), is set to distribute over 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments nationwide. This initiative, now in its sixth year, aims to bolster disaster preparedness as the summer wildfire season approaches. Approximately...
Bayer notches win in Roundup litigation
Bayer, the German conglomerate, won a legal victory last week in the long-running litigation over whether its popular Roundup pesticide has caused cancer. The case started in 2019, when a husband and wife in Pennsylvania sued Monsanto, which Bayer purchased in 2018, and alleged the company had violated state law by not including a cancer warning label on Roundup. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates pesticides, did not make the company add such a warning.
Consumer Alert: Protect Yourself from Home Repair Scams, AG Henry Advises
As hurricane season impacts Pennsylvania, Attorney General Michelle Henry warns residents about potential home repair and improvement scams. In a recent statement, AG Henry emphasized the importance of vigilance during this vulnerable time for homeowners. “Disastrous weather may bring out scammers trying to profit from consumer panic,” Henry noted, urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious and to utilize the resources offered by her office.
Meet the Pennsylvania athletes who will compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris
Although the 2024 Paris Olympics are complete, athletes from the United States are not done competing in the City of Light. More than 150 athletes will present Team USA at the Paralympic Games from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, and plenty of talent from Pennsylvania will be chasing a gold medal. Below is a list of those Pa. athletes, each listed with hometown and event they will compete in.
Kerle Leads Clarion Boys to KSAC Mega Match Win; Hickory, Saegertown, Cathedral Prep Take Home D10 Region Wins Powered by Hunter’s Station Course
CLARION, Pa. – Behind a low score of 36 from Kam Kerle, the Clarion boys’ golf team took home the KSAC Mega Match No. 2 at Clarion Oaks Golf Course on Monday. The Bobcats shot 211, 12 ahead of second-place Keystone (223). Keystone’s Sean Karg was second two...
2024-25 Warren County Visitors Bureau Player Profile: Mason Burford, Clarion
MASON BURFORD – JUNIOR – CLARION. Siblings: I have two older sibling, Ty and Ethan. They both played high school football and basketball. Ethan is going into his senior year playing football at Westminster. Social Media Handles: twitter-@burford_mason ; instagram- @mason.burford. Highlights: I’ve been able to achieve first...
Pa. manager got what he wanted, an extra game in the Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — ”Make sure you get me the extra game” is the message the manager of the Pennsylvania team in the Little League World Series had for his players before Sunday’s game. The kids from Council Rock Newtown did what Brad Hamilton asked by eliminating...
Police Release Details of Crash That Shut Down Portion of Route 322 in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a portion of Route 322 was closed in Franklin on Monday due to a crash involving a trailer and minor injuries. According to Sugarcreek Borough Police, units were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident in the 2900 block of U.S. Route 322, in Franklin, Venango County, around 10:48 a.m. on Monday, August 19.
Police: Jefferson County man bites, hit officer while drunk
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Brookville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly biting and punching an officer while drunk. Frank Carrier, 43, was charged after police were called to a residence on Maple Street on Aug. 17 on reports of an unwanted person on the property, according to the criminal complaint. The […]
Local Man Behind Bars for Allegedly Threatening OCPD Officers After Downtown Bicycle Chase
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is behind bars for reportedly fleeing police on a bicycle and threatening Oil City Police Officers. Court documents show the Oil City Police Department filed criminal charges against 48-year-old Jonathon Roy Roberts, of Oil City, in District Judge Andrew F. Fish’s office on Wednesday, August 14.
Pet of the Day 08/20/24
Coco is a senior shih tzu mix. She weighs about 8-9 pounds and is around 10 years old. She is still feisty. She plays with toys, loves to be outside and go for short walks. Her legs are very short after all. She is vocal and tells you what she wants. She will potty outside if taken out on a schedule. She also uses pee pads. Coco needs ongoing eye meds for her dry eyes. She doesn’t mind cats or dogs. She does have some vision loss, so, sudden movements can startle her.
Pittsburgh-area voters of color share their thoughts ahead of the 2024 general election
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With the Democratic National Convention underway this week, KDKA-TV is working with KYW-TV in Philadelphia on several reports called Eye on Voters of Color in Pennsylvania.As both candidates have made their rounds throughout the commonwealth, including the vice president's stop in western Pennsylvania Sunday, it's clear that Pennsylvanians are a crucial part of their plan to win the White House.Winning over voters of color remains a top priority."I'm excited about the convention," said Nat Yap, a Democratic delegate for the 12th congressional district that includes Pittsburgh. He'll be in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.The son of Filipino...
Jeannette man facing charges after police say he broke into Westmoreland County detective's home; His family says it was a medical episode
JEANNETTE, Pa. — A Westmoreland County man is facing charges after investigators say he broke into a county detective's home in Jeannette. Jonathan Craft, 21, is facing several charges, including burglary and aggravated assault, after police say he broke into the detective's home. Craft's mother, Lorraine, told Pittsburgh's Action...
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...
Learning center offers unique space to kids with disabilities and their families
MCMURRAY, Pa. (KDKA) -- A unique activity and learning center is now open along the Montour Trail in McMurray, Washington County. The non-profit, Always B Smiling, says it will serve individuals with disabilities and their families by providing experiences and resources to make them feel supported and connected. Dean and Kristin Huibregtse lost two children to a condition called ARPKD, which causes a multitude of health issues. Matthew lived for just a few hours after birth. Bennett lived until the age of 16 and died in 2020. Now both will be memorialized at Bennett Park, the grounds upon which the...
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