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Another change to Pennsylvania mail ballot envelopes: Full year will be preprinted
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here.Update, July 19, 11:55 a.m.: This story was updated with additional comments from Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt to clarify his interview.The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely.In a directive earlier this month, the Department of State told counties that they should now preprint ballot return envelopes with the full,...
Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
Funding for the new program was included in the budget lawmakers passed last week. For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will offer free legal representation to low-income renters facing an eviction or another housing-related issue. The new budget includes $2.5 million for a statewide right-to-counsel program. The funding will be...
BREAKING NEWS: Authorities Searching for Missing Oil City Man
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities in Venango County are searching for a missing Oil City man. The Oil City Police Department is actively seeking the whereabouts of Eric Loughridge, a 48-year-old white male from Oil City. According to Chief Cory Ruditis, Loughridge was last seen sporting a superhero...
2024-25 Showcase Homes Player Profile: Maisy Post, North East
MAISY POST – SENIOR – NORTH EAST. Sports Played: Golf, basketball, softball, volleyball. Siblings: Maya, sister, 19. Does not play sports. Highlights: Softball: Catcher and 3B at NEHS; 3-year varsity starter and Letterwinner,. 2024: Second Team All-Region 3. 2023: .489 Batting Average, .963 Fielding Percentage, Offensive Player of...
Pet of the Day 07/19/24
Meet Godiva, an adorable and loving sweetheart with lots of energy! Godiva is about 5 years old, and is the perfect companion for anyone looking for an adventure buddy. Godiva is a friendly and curious dog who loves to explore and make new friends. Godiva loves going on walks and playing with her favorite toy! She would like to meet any potential doggy siblings prior to adoption. Already spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped- this sweetheart is more than ready to find a home of her own. If you’re looking for a loyal and fun companion, Godiva is the perfect fit! If you are interested in adopting Godiva, please apply today!
All-American Professional Rodeo Headlines Penultimate Day of Jefferson County Fair
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — The Jefferson County Fair will feature the Rawhide Professional Rodeo on Friday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville. The rodeo—hosted by the All-American Rodeo Company—begins at 7:00 p.m. The fair wraps up on Saturday, July 20. Carnival rides and games will be...
Case of Erie Couple Accused of Identity Theft, Scamming Local Banks Moves Ahead in Court
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — The case against an Erie couple accused of an alleged bank scam in Venango County moved forward in court Wednesday morning. Court documents indicate that charges against 34-year-old Jamario Martin, of Erie, were held for court, and charges against 35-year-old Teana La Neice Thomas, also of Erie, were waived for court during a preliminary hearing held Wednesday, July 17 in Venango County Central Court.
State Police Calls: Troopers Respond to Man Purposely Revving Motorcycle in Early Morning Hours
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following incidents:. Troopers Respond to Man Purposely Revving Motorcycle in Early Morning Hours. Troopers investigated an incident of disorderly conduct that took place in the 15000 block of Pithole Road, in Allegheny Township, Venango County. Police say a...
New Details Emerge in Cranberry Overdose Death Case
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Additional details have emerged in the case against a local man, who is behind bars for allegedly selling fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a man in Cranberry Township. Court documents show Mercer-based State Police filed the following criminal charges against 48-year-old...
Hearing Continued for Franklin Man Accused of Selling Crack Cocaine to Undercover Agents
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — A hearing was rescheduled for a local man who allegedly sold crack cocaine out of his Franklin residence for several months. Court documents indicate a preliminary hearing scheduled Wednesday, July 17, for 48-year-old Shaundel David Young, of Franklin, was continued and will resume on Monday, July 29, in Venango County Central Court.
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
Stowe Township police searching for missing woman
Stowe Township police are searching for a missing woman. Katelynn Conrad was last seen in the Stowe area. She could be near Butler, according to police. Conrad is 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs around 100 pounds. She has blonde hair, but police say that may have changed since she was last seen. Anyone with information on Conrad’s whereabouts is asked to call Stowe Township police.
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
Beaver County team-by-team football schedules for 2024 season
As teams across Beaver County begin to ramp up their summer workout programs this past week, that can only mean one thing and that is that the high school football season is just around the corner with many teams across the area kicking off their respective seasons on Aug. 23 with Week 0 play.
Secret Service’s Lack Of Red Dot Pistol Optics Puzzles SWAT Officers
In the moments after a bullet nearly killed former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was surrounded by U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agents who then whisked him away to a nearby armored suburban. In the chaotic aftermath of the assassination attempt, images of the agents wielding Glock 19 GEN 5 MOS (Modular Optic System) 9mm pistols began to emerge. On closer inspection, these Glocks did not feature red dot-type optical ‘reflex’ sights, an upgrade that is now common even among small local police departments and across the civilian firearms marketplace.
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