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Somerset County volunteer fire companies vote to merge
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two volunteer fire companies in Somerset County announced they are creating a new merged organization. Over the past year and a half, the Fridens Volunteer Fire Company said they’ve been working closely with the Somerset Vol. Fire Department in creating one merged organization. On Wednesday, July 17, members voted and […]
Former Steelers LB Ryan Shazier makes stop in Erie area for spinal rehabilitation fundraiser
Shazier, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star linebacker, suffered a spinal contusion during their game at Cincinnati. While his spinal stabilization surgery was successful, he needed to learn to walk again. When Shazier learned that, only one question dominated his inner monologue. “Why me?” wasn’t it. “There wasn’t any...
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...
Friends of Hopewell Furnace to hold evening yoga classes at historic site
UNION TWP., Pa. – The Friends of Hopewell Furnace will hold two evening yoga classes, on July 20 and August 17, at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Union Township. These sponsored events are free to the public and support the Healthy Parks Healthy People movement, founded on the idea that parks can be gateways to good health for both people and the planet.
Marriage licenses, divorces and more: The latest Erie County vital statistics
Marriage licenses issued between July 8-12 in Erie County Alarcon, Juan Jose-Tomas, 26, 2904 Willowood Drive; Huff, Raleigh Michele, 26, 2904 Willowood Drive. Amenta, Gregory Paul, 46, 8630 Lynmar Drive, Girard; Fetcko, Jennifer Ann, 46, 8630 Lynmar Drive, Girard. ...
New house boat launched into Horseshoe Pond
A houseboat that had been demolished has been launched back into Horseshoe Pond. The owner of Houseboat #3 decided to have their property demolished after conditions were determined to be poor. A new house was built at the Marine Terminal then transported and anchored by Lake Shore Towing Services. The...
Jake Guentzel humiliates the Pittsburgh Penguins with new comments
Today a new interview with Jake Guentzel revealed his feelings about heading to the Tampa Bay Lightning and why he chose to leave the Pittsburgh Penguins. This offseason has been a chaotic one with many different teams hitting the reset button on their core. The Pittsburgh Penguins started that process last season by trading star winger Jake Guentzel.
Secret Service had ‘limited resources’ for Trump rally due to NATO summit: Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers told the House Judiciary Committee that Secret Service resources were stretched thin last week ahead of a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump occurred, because the agency was also protecting the NATO summit, the committee said in a letter to the FBI on Thursday. Committee Chairman Jim […]
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.
Months after its closure, crews take down iconic Blue Flame Restaurant signage
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) - The flame has officially been extinguished at the former Blue Flame Restaurant in Jefferson Hills. On Tuesday, crews took down the iconic sign marking the end of an era. The Blue Flame Restaurant shut its doors in March after serving customers in Jefferson Hills breakfast and lunch since 1956. A new restaurant will take over the space soon and the signage for Steel Grill 51 was put in place where the neon blue flame once lit 51. Family makes the decision to close after 68 yearsIn March, the George family served their final meals at the Blue Flame Restaurant,...
Pennsylvania High School football player is dead at 16-years-old after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck
Tucker Wessner was a very good and solid football player from Germansville, Pennsylvania. The 16-year-old football player is dead after suffering injuries falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. Wessner was in the back of a Toyota Tundra on June 24th. According to police reports, the truck turned...
Morgantown celebrates 100 years of Don Knotts' legacy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Morgantown is recognizing a legendary entertainer by paying tribute to West Virginia native Don Knotts. The Metropolitan Theater will be celebrating Knotts' life and legacy from July 20-24 by showing a marathon of his films and featuring special guests and performances. Signage...
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....
Pa. casinos hit the jackpot, bringing in record $5.9B last year
Pennsylvania reaped a record $2.54 billion in tax revenue over the past year from the state’s casinos, video gaming terminals, Igaming, sports wagering and fantasy sports contests. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports operators collected nearly $5.9 billion in gross revenue – which includes their take and the state’s...
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