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Update: Part of Pennsylvania under a heat advisory until Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 8:02 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Friday at 8 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Clarion, Armstrong, Greene and Indiana counties. The weather service states, "Heat index...
Penn State Extension offers ‘Equine Sips and Tips’ event in Lawrence County
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Extension equine team will provide valuable insights into horse care and farm management during a workshop titled “Equine Sips and Tips,” which will take place June 23 from 2-4 p.m. at Nova Cellars Winery, 1474 State Route 208, Pulaski. Designed...
Homes in Lawrence County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for March shows that potential buyers and sellers in Lawrence County saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sales price of $147,500. The median home sold for $133,750, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means March, the most recent month...
4th Annual Dog Days Of Summer Returns Next Weekend
The fourth annual Reed’s Services Dog Days of Summer event will take place next weekend in Ewing Park. The multi-day event is scheduled to take place 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd, and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday,. June...
1 sentenced, 1 pleads guilty in Western Pa. federal drug cases
Two Western Pennsylvania men were in Pittsburgh federal court for violating federal drug laws, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Dimetrius Morris, 39, of Farrell, Mercer County, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms crimes, according to a release. Morris’ sentence was imposed by District Judge Robert J. Colville.
PIAA softball semifinal preview: Heated section rivals ready to settle score for spot in state finals in Class 1A, 2A
When it comes to the Laurel vs. Neshannock and Carmichaels vs. Chartiers-Houston softball rivalries, there doesn’t need to be much at stake to create an electric atmosphere typically reserved for marquee matchups in the highest classifications. So what can fans expect when the stakes are at their highest? Well,...
Eastbound US 422 Bypass Daylight Bridge Washing Activities This Week in Lawrence County
PennDOT District 11 is announcing daylight bridge washing activities on the US 422 Bypass in Taylor Township and the City of New Castle, Lawrence County will occur Monday through Thursday, June 10-13 weather permitting. Bridge washing operations requiring single-lane restrictions will occur on the US 422 Bypass in the eastbound...
New Castle woman remains jailed awaiting trial for allegedly poisoning baby
A Lawrence County woman accused of poisoning her boyfriend's one-year-old daughter opted not to appear before a judge to be formally arraigned on nine criminal charges. Twenty-year-old Alesia Owens waived her appearance scheduled for Tuesday before Judge Dominic Motto who will review the status of the case in July. Owens...
Woman says mice fell on her in bathroom of Pittsburgh-area restaurant
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (KDKA) -- A woman says several mice fell on her while she was in the bathroom of a restaurant in Lawrence County.According to Pennsylvania law, all restaurants and eating establishments must be regularly inspected to make sure they're safe to the public. Often times, health inspectors receive complaints from customers, and in those cases, they may inspect the same restaurant more often. That just happened in Ellwood City.The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, says after she ate her meal at Nico Luciano's Italian restaurant, she went into the bathroom. She says while she was sitting on...
Route 351 Crescent Avenue Road Improvements Begin Next Week in Ellwood City
Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work on Route 351 (Crescent Avenue) in Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County will begin Monday, June 10 weather permitting. A full closure of Crescent Avenue between Second Street and Fourth Street will occur from 7 a.m. Monday continuously through...
Some families within certain distance of 2023 derailment may be entitled to thousands of dollars
11 Investigates is learning for the first time how much money local families could get from a class action lawsuit against Norfolk Southern as a result of last February’s toxic train derailment and chemical release.
Lawrence County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Lawrence County listed for $159,900 in May, up 3.2% from the previous month's $154,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 14.3% from $139,925. April listings:Lawrence County home listings asked for more money in April: See...
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