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Thousands of Pennsylvania workers are owed money from wage theft cases but the US Labor Department says it can’t find them
In March 2022, a federal court ordered an Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, home-care agency to pay more than $4.5 million in back wages and damages to more than 500 workers after federal investigators showed that the agency had misclassified those workers as independent contractors and failed to pay them overtime. The...
Grazioli loses third appeal of murder conviction
A former Millcreek Township man convicted of murdering his wife in 2018 lost another appeal. John Grazioli was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 31-year-old Amanda Grazioli inside their home. He has twice appealed claiming his trial attorney was ineffective, an argument that has twice been...
OC temporary traffic pattern change starts next week
Starting Monday, Oil City will implement a temporary traffic change to facilitate work on the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad tracks across Elm Street. Normally one-way, traffic will shift to two-way on Seneca Street between Sycamore Street and Veterans Memorial Bridge, Elm Street near McDonald’s and the police department, and Sycamore Street between Elm and Seneca Streets. No parking will be allowed on Sycamore Street. Flashing red lights will replace traffic signals, and stop signs will control key intersections. Despite the ongoing Veterans Bridge preservation project, access to all businesses will remain open. Drivers are advised to proceed cautiously and follow all signage. The project is scheduled to last one week, weather permitting.
Architectural company takes on restoration of historic Erie mansion
A local architectural company is restoring a historic mansion in Erie’s West Bayfront neighborhood. The Thayer Thompson House located on the corner of West 8th and Cherry Streets is being renovated into updated apartments. Kidder Architects is currently in the process of restoring the home from the yellow paint...
Titusville Man Arrested for Megan's Law Violations
A Titusville man was arrested earlier this month for Megan's Law violations. The Titusville Police Department filed charges against Robert Frank Jr., 31. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the police department and the Crawford County Adult/Probation/Parole Department. According to the police department, it was determined Frank was in...
2024 Steelers training camp fan guide: Tips, tricks, things to do
PITTSBURGH -- Well, the week has come. The Pittsburgh Steelers will report to training camp Wednesday, and they will take the practice field at Saint Vincent College on Thursday. Fans from all around the world (yes, the world) will travel to Latrobe for the open practices at Chuck Noll Field,...
Circus will float to Monaca riverfront on a handmade raft to provide free entertainment
MONACA ― You can enjoy a floating circus Aug. 19 in the borough. Flotsam River Circus, a troupe of performance artists, musicians and puppeteers, will arrive by handmade raft to Monaca's Riverfront Park, as part of their almost 1,000-mile, six-state tour from Pittsburgh to Paducah, Ky. ...
Somerset and Friedens fire departments merging: both remaining open
The chief at Somerset Volunteer Fire Department said the station has responded to over 350 calls so far this year, and with a limited number of volunteers a merger with the nearby Friedens Volunteer Fire company is happening. The merger will officially begin January 1st, 2025. The new name of...
Pittsburgh seeks to allot up to $2M per year to aid tenants fighting eviction
Jala Rucker was nearly evicted nine years ago from her home on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Rucker didn’t know where she would take her kids if she got kicked out of her Manchester apartment — and she didn’t know what would happen to the dozens of neighbors in her building who were faced with a similar conundrum.
Billy Mays Honored With OxiClean At His Gravestone 15 Years After His Death In Viral Photo
Billy Mays was shown love and appreciation with OxiClean, but wait — there's more. A fan visited the grave of the iconic TV pitchman and decided to skip out on the flowers, choosing instead to warmly place a bottle of OxiClean next to his tombstone, the cleaning product he was once the face of.
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...
At least 10 vehicles stolen in Pittsburgh overnight
At least 10 vehicles were reported stolen from neighborhoods around Pittsburgh overnight Tuesday. Pittsburgh Police say the suspects are believed to be juveniles who are targeting security flaws in specific Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Schuetz: Cigarette Machine On Premises Reveals What Casinos Are Really Protecting
I recently attended the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) 2024 Summer Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I had been invited to speak on a panel with sports betting legends Billy Walters and Spanky (Gadoon Kyrollos). I stayed at the Landing Hotel, which is attached to the Rivers Casino...
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