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Pittsburgh on Alert for Potential Storms and Tornado Threat Until Wednesday Cold Front
As the Pittsburgh region braces for yet another day of tumultuous weather, officials at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh have issued forecasts anticipating storm chances to persist throughout the Ohio River Valley until a Wednesday cold front brings drier, more seasonable temperatures. According to the latest release from the National Weather Service, the main concern until then is the potential for damaging winds, although "isolated tornadoes and large hail can note ruled out."
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
A pack of pickle specials, a Christmas feast in July, and more Pittsburgh food news
The Yinzer Dogs food truck celebrates National Hot Dog Day on Wed., July 17 with free hot dogs and some friendly canines. A Seize the Dog event will take place from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Mellon Square on Sixth Ave. Pittsburghers can get BOGO hot dogs while meeting “four of Pittsburgh’s hottest dogs,” available for adoption from nonprofit animal resource center Animal Friends.
Real-life cowboy calls for 'peace and tranquility' in Butler amid 'volatile powder keg' environment
A real-life cowboy is calling for "peace and tranquility" in Butler, Pennsylvania, after a shooting that injured Donald Trump and rendered the community "volatile," calling it a "powder keg" ready to explode
Beloved Cambria County K-9 battles cancer, looks for community support
After years of protecting Cambria County residents, a local K-9 needs help from you. South Fork Police Chief Don Wyar says he needs help covering the costs of treatments for bas the police K-9 after he was diagnosed with cancer. Don and Nikki Wyar of Cambria County say their dog...
Boardman's Grocery Outlet launches campaign to help stock Rescue Mission's pantry
Boardman's Grocery Outlet has launched their food drive campaign to help stock the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley’s pantry. According to a press release, the efforts during Grocery Outlet's national "Independence from Hunger" campaign supports the Rescue Mission's endeavor to provide meals and shelter to those in need.
Card skimmer found at local grocery store: Report
The manager of the store called just around 6:30 p.m. Monday to report the incident, handing over a black plastic keypad cover that was found attached to the credit card processing terminal. A police report redacted the name of the store, but the address was listed at 4121 South Ave.
Suspect arrested for alleged street sign theft after Boardman police manhunt
People living in a usually quiet, upscale Boardman residential area may have wondered why police converged on their neighborhood during the wee hours of the weekend. One of the residents faces criminal charges after township police say he admitted stealing a street sign from his neighborhood because he thought it would be “cool” to have it.
Mentor baseball: Jake McCartney ready to continue improvement with Cardinals before heading to Youngstown State
Jake McCartney has been a big-time bat for Mentor the past two seasons with six home runs and 34 runs. He led The News-Herald coverage area this past season with three home runs and was the Cardinals’ leader with 21 runs driven in. The first baseman’s continued growth at...
Famous impressionist's painting heading to the Butler
Claude Monet was the founding father of the Impressionist movement in the 19th century. Now, one of his most famous series of paintings is making its way to the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown. This famous 1903 Monet painting is a reciprocal loan for the Butler’s Edward Hopper,...
Youngstown Police say mom was at bar, leaving six-year-old alone at 1 a.m.
A Youngstown woman is charged with child endangering after police say she left her six-year-old daughter home alone while she went to a bar after midnight. Police went to an Eddie Street home after 1 a.m. Monday to investigate a tip that a child was there unattended. Finding the front...
One of the best meteor showers of year has started
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – It is the time of summer when we get to look up into the sky each night and try to catch a few shooting stars (meteors) as the Perseid meteor shower started on July 14th. It does not peak until August. This meteor shower is...
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