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‘There’s no reason to shoot somebody’: Veteran Trump rally attendees react to chaos in Butler
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A couple from Pennsylvania that attended the Trump Rally in Butler on Saturday is reflecting on their experience. Sandra Butler-Devers and her husband, Ronald, of Duncansville, Pa., went to the rally to volunteer and show their support for the Republican Presidential Candidate and former President. “Just looking at them now, makes me […]
Jarosz, Woodland Earn Spots on NABC Honors Court
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Penn State Altoona men's basketball student-athletes Chris Jarosz (Toronto, ON/Andrews Osborne Academy) and Kevin Woodland, Jr. (Great Mills, MD/Great Mills) were recognized for their academics on Monday, when they were both named to the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches' (NABC) Honors Court. The NABC's...
Caitlin Clark Gifted Game-Worn Shoes to Young Fan After Fever's Win vs. Lynx
Caitlin Clark had an amazing gift for a young fan after the Fever's win. The Indiana Fever secured their second consecutive win on Sunday evening, taking down the Minnesota Lynx to improve to 11–14 on the season. After the win on the road in Minnesota, superstar point guard Caitlin Clark surprised one young fan with a gift they'll never forget.
FIVE POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED ON MONDAY
First responders were busy yesterday with multiple calls related to utility lines coming down. The first such call was at 2:40 PM yesterday as a line went down along Two Lick Drive in White Township. Four other calls were reported by Indiana County 911 between 4:58 PM and 7:26 PM in locations in Rayne, Canoe, Green and Banks Townships.
TWO VEHICLES DAMAGED BY FIRE AT BLAIRSVILLE WALMART
A car was destroyed by a fire Tuesday afternoon in Burrell Township. Blairsville and Black Lick firefighters were summoned to the parking lot of the Blairsville Walmart around 11:49 a.m. for a car that was fully engulfed by flames. Ab Dettorre with the Blairsville Fire Department said that car was a total loss and one next to it sustained damage from melted plastic.
Charges against former Ligonier Valley police chief held for court
Charges relating to an alleged sexual assault of a patient at a Donegal Township drug rehabilitative facility by former Ligonier Valley Police Chief John Berger were sent to the Common Pleas Court Friday after a preliminary hearing. Berger, 52, is accused of sexually assaulting a 25-year-old female patient at DreamLife...
Acosta Group completes acquisition of CROSSMARK and Product Connections
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Acosta Group announced today that it has completed its strategic acquisition of CROSSMARK, including its headquarter sales agency and retail solutions businesses, and Product Connections, a specialized marketing services business, from WIS International. This latest milestone in Acosta Group’s ongoing transformation reinforces its position as the premier growth engine for brands – ranging from emerging to iconic – across all channels. The agreement to acquire these agencies was announced in May.
MOTIONS HEARING SET FOR SUSPECT IN GAREFFA KILLING
A motions hearing is set for today for one of the people accused in the death of Hayden Gareffa. Court Documents show that the hearing for 20-year-old Summer Settlemeyer will be held today in front of Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco. The hearing is dealing with motions concerning Settlemeyer’s mental health. She was one of seven adults and one juvenile that were charged with coercing Gareffa to leave his grandmother’s home and stabbed him multiple times before leaving him for dead in a field of tall grass off Oneida Mine Road in Brush Valley Township in 2022. Settlemeyer is charged with criminal homicide, kidnapping to facilitate a felony, kidnapping to inflict injury or terror, aggravated assault, conspiracy to those four charges along with statutory sexual assault.
MAN CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE BY VEHICLE DUE IN COURT FOR STATUS CONFERENCE
A status conference is scheduled for today for a man charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and other crimes. Court documents show that 24-year-old Reed Tantlinger of Homer City will go before President Judge Thomas Bianco for the conference today. Along with the previously mentioned charge, he is accused of accident where the victim dies, two counts of DUI-controlled substance, along with seven summary traffic counts in connection with an incident on January 7th, 2023 that killed 25-year-old Hunter McCloskey. The crash happened in the Westbound lanes of Route 422 in Pine Township as Tantlinger allegedly rear-ended McCloskey’s vehicle, pushing him into several boulders and a utility pole along the side of the road. Tantlinger fled the scene but was later found at a relative’s house.
Letter to the editor: Ligonier needs a pool like Youngwood's
Recently, our daughter and grandkids came to visit us from the Richmond, Va., area. Even though they belong to a massive pool complex at their neighborhood, I wanted to take them to a local pool. They were skeptical at first, but we all went to Youngwood Park and Pool. They...
A star spangled effort: Jackson girl raises money for cancer research with patriotic stars
JACKSON TWP. – A simple craft enjoyed by a 9-year-old and her dad has become a chance to help those battling cancer, including her grandmother. McKenna Wilson has raised around $2,000 painting red, white and blue stars on the yards of friends and family. The money raised will be donated to Johns Hopkins' cancer research center.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever use fourth-quarter rally to down Minnesota Lynx
Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark had a rough first three quarters but turned it on as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx late. The post Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever use fourth-quarter rally to down Minnesota Lynx appeared first on On3.
Bookmobile up and running
EBENSBURG — The Central Cambria School District’s “Book” Mobile will make four stops Wednesday, July 17, to deliver free books for children to read over summer vacation. The van will make hourlong stops at different locations within the Central Cambria School District, starting at 10 a.m....
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