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NORTHEASTERN HAT TRICK: Bobby Pierce Sweeps PA-OH Races With Sharon Speedway Win
Pierce becomes the first driver since 2020 to win four World of Outlaws Features consecutively. Bobby Pierce continued to prove why he is one of the top dirt Late Model drivers in the country through the weekend in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Oakwood, IL native picked up his eighth World...
Alliance man dead, woman critical after being struck by Amtrak passenger train in Sebring
The Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Mahoning County Coroner are investigating after two people were struck by a train in the Village of Sebring. Sebring Police contacted the patrol after receiving word from Norfolk Southern Railroad just before 2 a.m. Monday a man and a woman were struck by an Amtrak passenger train near Pennsylvania Avenue between the cross streets of 16th and 17th Streets.
Steelers team leader make it clear Brandon Aiyuk trade isn't happening on his watch
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been involved in Brandon Aiyuk trade talks all summer long. Pittsburgh lacks a true WR2 opposite George Pickens. If Aiyuk were brought in, he'd want WR1 money and then some, with reports out of San Francisco suggesting he wants a contract north of $25 million per year, if not more. This goes against the pattern for the Steelers front office and Omar Khan, who has invested most of the team's capital on defense.
Local Vets Thanked with Quilts
Local veterans got an extra thank you on Sunday in the form of quilts. The Happy Scrappers Quilt Guild from Union City presented eighteen quilts to veterans during a dinner and event on Sunday. The afternoon event happened at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. The local chapter is part...
Steelers All-Pro Sent Stern Warning To Russell Wilson
One Pittsburgh Steelers veteran had a message for Russell Wilson before the quarterback signed with his new team. The Steelers inked Wilson to a one-year contract in March after the QB was stunningly being released by the Denver Broncos two years into his five-year, $245 million deal. Before Wilson ...
Code Orange Air Quality alert issued for Philly area Monday impacting those with respiratory issues
PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday, July 15, in the Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. There will be eight-hour concentrations of ozone in the Code Orange range Monday due to partly...
Heinz Endowments awards $9.3 million for climate, environment, health
The Heinz Endowments in Pittsburgh has announced grants totaling $9.3 million in support of 35 organizations working to improve the region’s climate, environment, and health outcomes. The commitments include $6.3 million directed to environmental and healthcare efforts, $2.2 million for climate-related projects, and $830,000 for organizations focused on food...
Central Pennsylvania Farmers Face Challenges Due to Heatwaves and Drought
In Central Pennsylvania, a severe drought compounded by recent heatwaves is impacting the agricultural sector significantly. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, several counties including Fulton, Franklin, Adams, Cumberland, Perry, Lancaster, York, Dauphin, and Huntingdon are experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions, with surrounding areas also suffering from abnormal dryness.
Update: Heat index values up to 106 degrees foreseen until Wednesday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:30 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 degrees." "Heat related illnesses increase...
Alliance man dead, woman critical after being struck by Amtrak passenger train in Sebring
The Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Mahoning County Coroner are investigating after two people were struck by a train in the Village of Sebring. Sebring Police contacted the patrol after receiving word from Norfolk Southern Railroad just before 2 a.m. Monday a man and a woman were struck by an Amtrak passenger train near Pennsylvania Avenue between the cross streets of 16th and 17th Streets.
Youngstown police investigate breaking-and-entering at Canfield Road business
A Canfield Road business was broken-into shortly after 12:30 a.m. on July 10, according to Youngstown police reports. According to the report, the owner of the shop told officers he received a call from his alarm company, and discovered the front door glass was smashed out and a black piece of plastic was draped over the door handle.
Man arrested after making a wrong turn and having a gun in his pocket while driving
A motorist pulled over for an alleged illegal turn was taken to Mahoning County Jail Tuesday afternoon after he admitted to a police officer he had a gun in his pocket. Devonte Whitfield, 30, was charged with improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and having weapons while under disability by Youngstown police. He was arraigned Wednesday in Youngstown Municipal Court.
Hubbard woman pleads guilty after stealing opioids from nursing home
A woman recently pleaded guilty in the Trumbull County Common Pleas Court for stealing opioids from a nursing home. Krista Oltmann, 40, of North Main Street in Hubbard, pleaded guilty to an 11-count indictment, charging her with four counts of theft of drugs, four counts illegal processing of drug documents and three counts of forgery.
Organizers seek volunteers for Youngstown’s Summer Festival of the Arts this month
The Cultural Alliance is looking for volunteers to participate in the upcoming Summer Festival of the Arts in Wean Park. The Summer Festival of the Arts is happening from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on July 27 and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 28 at Wean Park in downtown Youngstown.
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