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Big Lots To Close Pair Of Pennsylvania Stores
It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide, 73 of which are located in Pennsylvania. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move and said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Pennsylvania slated for closure are as follows:. Exton located at 201 West Lincoln...
Courier’s Diane Daniels wins ‘Distinguished Neighbor Servant Leader’ award
DIANE DANIELS AND HER SUPPORTERS…(PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) She’s written for the New Pittsburgh Courier for decades. She’s very, very, very well-respected in the Pittsburgh (and of course, McKeesport) communities. Her business acumen, her community service, and her tireless ability to be everywhere all the time has...
Pittsburgh Police Investigate Citywide Surge in Kia and Hyundai Car Thefts, Juveniles Suspected
Pittsburgh Police are sifting through the aftermath of a slew of car theft incidents that targeted specific models of vehicles citywide. According to Pittsburgh Police Media Blotter, at least ten vehicles were reported stolen, with most being either Kia or Hyundai cars due to a known security weakness. Juveniles are suspected of carrying out late-night thefts, and while there have been no arrests, detectives are digging into available evidence, which includes video surveillance.
Pitt Signs Transfer Kaitlyn Brannstrom
PITTSBURGH – Pitt added to its 2025 roster with the addition of graduate transfer Kaitlyn Brannstrom. The primary first baseman comes to Pittsburgh after spending the last two seasons with Grand Canyon. "We are thrilled to welcome Kaitlyn (KB) to the Pitt Softball Family," said head coach Jenny Allard....
DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military
JULY 22, 2024 – Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy. On July 31, 2020, the DoD started issuing the Next Generation USID cards at select DoD ID card facilities with a phased implementation for all facilities which was completed in December that year.
New officers elected to lead the PA Fish and Boat Commission board
(WJET/WFXP) — New officers have been promoted to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board, according to a release. Daniel Pastore, the vice president for PFBC and commissioner for District 1, was elected as the board’s president. He will replace current President William Gibney, of Honesdale, Wayne County. He was previously appointed as District 1’s commissioner […]
Goats get to work clearing Natrona riverfront
A donkey named Hobo and 12 hungry goats set up shop Monday along the Natrona riverfront in Harrison, munching their way through the overgrown shoreline. Hard at work is a herd of Nubian, Nigerian dwarf and Alpine goats, eating the invasive knotweed and honeysuckle that has overtaken the stretch. They...
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