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Beloved Cambria County K-9 battles cancer, looks for community support
After years of protecting Cambria County residents, a local K-9 needs help from you. South Fork Police Chief Don Wyar says he needs help covering the costs of treatments for bas the police K-9 after he was diagnosed with cancer. Don and Nikki Wyar of Cambria County say their dog...
Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
Pre-shooting poll shows Trump leads Biden in Pennsylvania, trails in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, but trails in Virginia, according to a New York Times/Sienna College poll of registered voters conducted in those states on July 9 to 11 and published on Monday.
FACT CHECK: Viral Threads Image Falsely Claims Barron Trump Attended His Father’s Rally In Butler, PA
A screenshot of a tweet shared on Threads claims Barron Trump attended the July 13 campaign rally where his father, 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump, was shot. View on Threads. Verdict: False. The tweet shows Barron Trump at his father’s July 9 campaign rally in Doral, Florida....
Butler Track & Field Teams Notch 9th Nationally for GPA
The Butler men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized for their continued accomplishments in the classroom, earning NCAA Division I Track & Field USTFCCCA All-Academic Team recognition. The honorees were announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Monday. When combining the men’s and women’s GPAs, Butler’s program ranked ninth nationally for the 2023-24 season. Butler’s combined GPA has been among the nation’s Top 10 for seven consecutive years. The women’s team cumulative GPA of 3.722 ranked sixth nationally, while the men’s team cumulative grade point average of 3.447 was 31st in all of…
A pack of pickle specials, a Christmas feast in July, and more Pittsburgh food news
The Yinzer Dogs food truck celebrates National Hot Dog Day on Wed., July 17 with free hot dogs and some friendly canines. A Seize the Dog event will take place from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Mellon Square on Sixth Ave. Pittsburghers can get BOGO hot dogs while meeting “four of Pittsburgh’s hottest dogs,” available for adoption from nonprofit animal resource center Animal Friends.
Camping ordinance changes under debate in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Morgantown community have voiced their views on a potential camping ban focused on the downtown area. Representatives from Main Street Morgantown, West Virginia University, as well as Morgantown area unsheltered homeless advocates and many others, each expressed a combination of approval and disapproval of the proposal first brought forth by City Councilor Louise “Weezie” Michael earlier in July as part of the council’s regular meeting Tuesday. Close to three dozen residents or organization representatives were in attendance, some with varying waves of support for the proposal and opposition, with over a dozen willing to address the council as part of a proposal that hasn’t even received a formal ordinance.
Second Steak 'n Shake in West Virginia Set to Open its Doors in North Central Part of State Next Week
A new national restaurant chain is about to open its doors in North Central West Virginia after a lengthy process to get started. According to media reports, social media posts, and a worker on site, Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors this Monday, July 22. WBOY reported this as well (and can be found on their site).
Final Severe Thunderstorm Threat Comes Wednesday As Cold Front Will End Heat Wave Soon After; New Pattern Coming?
Thunderstorms were localized Tuesday across Southeast PA, while Upstate NY was hit very hard by tornadoes and widespread damaging winds that created an absolute mess up there. Meanwhile, Harrisburg hit 103° and parts of the Cumberland Valley in South Central PA reached 105°. As many areas plunge into drought conditions, it’s safe to say we are in desperate need of a pattern change.
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about their election operations.
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