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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...
Inspections of Valley's bankrupt hospitals find failed equipment, questionable kitchens
A court-appointed inspector to ensure proper patient care at the 131 facilities operated by bankrupt Steward Health Care is giving a mixed review of Steward’s three hospitals in the Valley. In a report filed in bankruptcy court, Ombudsman Suzzane Koenig spoke with administrators of employees from Trumbull Regional Medical...
Local Man Accused of Injuring Pregnant Woman, Endangering Two Toddlers During Argument in Car
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local man is in jail for allegedly driving in a reckless and aggressive manner in Richland Township with a pregnant woman and two toddlers in the car. Court records show Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 33-year-old Joshua David “Marshmallow”...
Woman Charged with Leaving Kids in Hot Vehicle in Venango County
Troopers charged an Oil City woman with leaving two kids in a vehicle during a heat advisory in Venango County, according to Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday. It happened on Kimberly Ln. in Cranberry Township on June 21 around 5:30 p.m. State police were called for children - a 2-year-old...
Police Investigating Two Incidents of Criminal Mischief in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (EYT) — State police in Franklin are investigating two incidents of criminal mischief that occurred along Route 257 in Cranberry Township, Venango County. According to PSP Franklin, the first incident occurred between June 19 and June 22, 2024, and the second incident occurred sometime on July 20, 2024. Both times, an unknown actor gained access to the victim’s property and cut an underground wire to a fountain pump located on the property.
State Police Calls: Bicyclist Arrested on Drug Charges, Outstanding Warrant
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following incidents:. Bicyclist Arrested on Drug Charges, Outstanding Warrant. PSP Franklin conducted a traffic stop on a bicycle on Spruce Street, Oil City, Venango County, around 10:17 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. Police say a 48-year-old Oil City...
Five Students Named to Dean’s List at Thiel; Nyquist Graduates from Bloomsburg
GREENVILLE, Pa. – Five students from the region were among the 383 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester at Thiel College. Jared Beers, of Warren, is studying Criminal Justice Studies and is a member of the Class of 2025. Landon Mead, of Clarendon,...
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...
Erie police searching for suspects after man shot in the arm on city's east side Sunday
Erie police are investigating a weekend shooting that sent a 20-year-old man to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his arm. The shooting was reported shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday, when police were sent to the 400 block of East 24th Street on reports of shots fired. The victim told police he...
OC bridge work keeps going
Workers with contractor Swank Construction of New Kensington started another week of work Monday on the Veterans Bridge project in Oil City. The work, which among other things includes repairs to the barriers and deck of the bridge as well as sealing cracks and work on the lights, has been moving along on schedule. With the Oil Heritage Festival starting in full swing Wednesday, organizers of the various festival events and activities are reminding people to give themselves extra time to get back and forth around town.
Government loan promise gives Erie's International Recycling Group $182 million boost
It seemed for a while like International Recycling Group's plans to build a massive recycling plant in Erie — announced nearly four years ago — might be stalled at the starting line. That changes Tuesday with an announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office that it will provide a...
Troopers Investigate Theft of Door from Vehicle at Dealership in Summit Township
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of a door from a vehicle at a dealership in Summit Township. It reportedly happened between 7 p.m. July 18 and 9:20 a.m. July 19 at Interstate Mitsubishi on Edinboro Rd. Troopers said the rear driver-side door was stolen off a black, 2024...
This zoom-in on a devastating Paul Skenes splinker pitch will give you goosebumps
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes has been tormenting opposing MLB batters all season with his devastating splinker pitch. On Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, Skenes landed a particularly lethal 95 mph splinker pitch on a batter that the broadcast zeroed in on to show the viewers at home just how the rookie pitcher is able to make this happen.
Photo appears to show concrete blocks holding up part of Kennywood roller coaster
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — A photo of the Racer roller coaster at Kennywood circulating on social media has park-goers concerned for their safety. The photo appears to show two concrete blocks holding up a part of the roller coaster's track. When KDKA-TV showed the photo to people going into the park on Tuesday, they were stunned."People's safety is at risk, and I'm definitely going to be letting my family members know not to ride the Racer," Dorian Pirl of West Mifflin said. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Division of Amusement Rides and Attractions is responsible for ensuring all rides in the...
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