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Sportsbeat Preview: North Star Cougars
BOSWELL, Pa. (WTAJ) – Optimism is building around the North Star football program after having its first winning season in a decade last year. Cougars head coach Bob Landis believes the right foundation is in place for the program to turnaround. “We laid some groundwork for the program,” Landis said. “One of our jobs is […]
Mid-Ohio Valley archer places third in competition
PARKERSBURG — A member of the Big Reds Archery Team through the Mountain State Sportsmen’s Association in Parkersburg placed in the International Bowhunting Organization World Championship. Parker Crum, son of Mike and Marie Crum of Whipple, Ohio, finished in third place at the competition held on Aug. 8-11...
The Canteen is Now Open for Business at Eastpointe
The opening of one of the most highly anticipated local restaurants in recent memory has taken place at the Eastpointe Shopping Plaza in Clarksburg. Late last week, The Canteen had a soft opening followed by an official opening for business. The hours listed were from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on.
Greene County fugitive taken into custody after weekslong manhunt
GREENE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) -- A Greene County fugitive on the run for weeks has been taken into custody.Greene County Regional Police Chief William DeForte confirmed to KDKA-TV on Sunday that the suspect, Jimmy Butterfield, 43, was arrested on Saturday. Butterfield had been on the run since Aug. 2 after police executed a search warrant on his home.Police had been investigating Butterfield for months, Chief DeForte said, due to two criminal events.Butterfield is accused of operating a chop shop and marketing illegal motorcycles and parts. He is also accused of trafficking mid-level narcotics such as crystal meth, Chief DeForte added.The...
Fall-Like Start to the Week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Scattered rain showers are expected to linger into the start of the week as a low-pressure system to our north continues to move on the way out of the region. The big story, however, is with a cold front crossing today, temperatures are going to be fall-like throughout the first half of the week. Lowland highs in the low to mid-70s with lows that could fall as low as the upper 40s towards midweek. Mountain counties will experience highs in the mid to upper-60s with lows dropping down into the mid-40s by Wednesday. This will happen as high pressure builds in late Tuesday leading to clear skies for the rest of the work week. Temperatures are expected to rise as we get closer to the weekend. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
Man stabbed in Charleroi; suspect in custody
CHARLEROI, Pa. — A man was stabbed in Charleroi Sunday. Washington County dispatchers said emergency crews were called to the 500 block of Washington Avenue at 7:05 p.m. First responders found a man who had been stabbed in the back. The victim was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital, dispatchers...
Bridgeport Bulldogs: 2024 High School Football Preview
In his first year as head coach of the Bulldogs, Andrew Yahn wasted no time in trying to establish a solid foundation at Bridgeport. It’s his first stint as a head coach but he brings a wealth of experience. He’s coached 4 years at Wheeling Park and two years at West Liberty. When he’s not […]
Bedford County man pronounced dead in Pennsylvania state prison
LABELLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – An inmate was pronounced dead nearly 11 years into his eight-to-16-year sentence in state prison. Bradley Shroyer, 42, originally from Bedford, court dockets show, was found unresponsive in his cell at SCI Fayette Friday, Aug. 16, according to acting superintendent Michael Tkacs. Tkacs said that prison staff and EMS responded and […]
Fairmont State University prepares for Welcome Week
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — New student move-in and Welcome Week activities get underway at Fairmont State University on Thursday. Associate Director of Student Engagement Justin Rader said the Welcome Week activities help students feel at home, make friends and get excited about fall classes. “Building those peer-to-peer relationships that are...
Mt. Pleasant’s Garn is a flyer on the football field, track and in a plane
Mt. Pleasant’s Jarett Garn loves challenges. The young man can flat out fly, literally. Whether it’s on the track as one of the premier sprinters in the state, on the football and soccer fields using his quickness and kicking abilities or, yes, in the air as a pilot, the 6-foot-3 senior is multi talented, and football coach Jason Fazekas can’t wait to unleash that speed on opponents.
Arnold police chief suspended as part of ongoing investigation
ARNOLD, Pa. (KDKA) -- Arnold's police chief has been placed on administrative leave just six months after being named chief.Chief Josh Stanga was suspended on Friday as part of an ongoing investigation.Mayor Shannon Santucci confirmed the suspension to KDKA-TV on Sunday. Mayor Santucci added that the police station was not raided, but the attorney general's office and Pennsylvania State Police are part of the investigation.Arnold City Council will hold an executive meeting on Monday to determine if Chief Stanga will get paid leave.The mayor had no comment concerning what the investigation was about. She said they are cooperating with the investigation.Another officer within the department is currently in charge but has not officially been given the label of interim police chief.
Shenandoah County Fair Tickets Giveaway – RJ’s High Noon Saloon
Request a song during The High Noon Saloon from Noon to 12:30 with RJ Kelly! Be the third request to win a pair of tickets to the Shenandoah County fair! On Monday, win a pair of General Admission tickets to the fair, and from Tuesday-Friday, win a pair of tickets to see Priscilla Block with Chase McDaniel on August 31st! Simply be the third requester during The High Noon Saloon thanks to Big Red’s Power Washing from High Noon to 12:30 this week on 96.9 WSIG!
Sportsbeat Preview: Conemaugh Township Indians
DAVIDSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Last year featured a lot of firsts for Conemaugh Township as the Indians were entering their first year in the Heritage Conference under then first-year head coach Brandon Studer. The 2023 season proved to have a learning curve for Studer and the program as the Indians finished with an 0-10 record. […]
Sudden death of woman who spent $1.5M stolen from the elderly leaves victims feeling robbed once again
An overseer appointed by judges to manage the finances of more than 100 elderly or incapacitated Pennsylvania residents instead regularly drained their life savings and retirement nest eggs, spending more than $1.5 million on luxury cars, vacations, and parties. And while Gloria Byars, owner of Lansdowne-based Global Guardian Services, was...
Picture of the Day: Launch Time
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets participate in glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg.”. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in...
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