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I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
VERSATEX OPENS PVC SIDING PLANT
Versatex has opened a new 96,500-sq. ft., state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aliquippa, Pa., doubling its production capacity and creating 80 new jobs in Beaver County. The addition was motivated by the steady growth for its premium cellular core PVC building products which now includes the long-awaited XCEED Lap Siding. The...
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
Body of missing Pittsburgh-area teenager found on shoreline in Ohio
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than a year after a body was found on the shoreline of the Ohio River in Wellsville, Ohio, police said it has been identified as a missing 17-year-old boy from Wilkins Township.In a post on Facebook on Friday, the Wellsville Police Department said that the body was found on the shoreline of the river in the 1600 block of Riverside Avenue in April 2023. The body was not identified as Jayshawn Fountain, who was reported missing in February 2023, until last month.Police said in Friday's Facebook post that the body was discovered on April 5, 2023, around...
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Wraps Up Renovation in Time for Its Anniversary
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has completed its refurbishment just in time for its 15th anniversary. The renovations cost Rush Street Gaming, the property’s owner, some $6.6 million and are are line with the company’s desire to cement the Pennsylvanian casino resort as a leading destination for tourism and gaming.
Fourth of July weekend goings on | KDKA Weekend Planner
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - It's the Fourth of July Weekend and of course, that means we have so much for you to do around these parts. Clarion Summer FestWe start in Clairon for their Summer Fest and it's jam-packed with things to do.Tonight, there's live music and a planetarium show. Then, on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. there will be pop-up shops, live music, walking history tours, a scavenger hunt for the kids, a yoga class, and a bake-off! Check out all of the details on their website right here. Big Butler FairThe Big Butler Fair is still going on and you'll have until tomorrow...
Scattered Thunderstorms and Localized Flood Risks Hit Pittsburgh, Clear Skies Expected by the Weekend
Pittsburgh residents should brace for a bout of sporadic thunderstorms throughout today and tonight, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA, potentially inciting localized flash flooding and gusty winds, while a reprieve in the form of dry weather and seasonable temperatures is predicted to return Saturday into Sunday. The "disturbance will set the stage for a round of scattered thunderstorms today and tonight", as reported by the National Weather Service forecast discussion.
Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer: Hounds season hinges on homestand, college schedules are out and Steel City eye postseason
The Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer is back as we’ve already celebrated Independence Day and we’re now ready for another weekend of soccer and what promises to be a very interesting month ahead on the local footy scene. The Riverhounds are sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference...
Pirates Lose Talented Young Right-Hander to 15-day Injured List
One of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ young arms will be out until after the All-Star break. They placed Jared Jones on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a strained right lat, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. “He’s got a little right lat strain going on, so we divided to get...
Legislation modernizing Uniform Commercial Code becomes law
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed into law Senate Bill 1084, which modernizes the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The bill, now Act 41 of 2024, amends Title 13 (the commercial code) and Title 20 (decedents, estates and fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to accommodate emerging technologies utilized in commercial transactions. It now covers digital asset […] The post Legislation modernizing Uniform Commercial Code becomes law appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Local Woman Accused of Stealing Adult Toy, Other Items from Walmart Totaling Nearly $500
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local woman allegedly stole several items, including an adult toy, from Walmart in Cranberry totaling nearly $500. According to court records, Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Courtney Maund, of Tionesta, in District Judge Patrick Lowrey’s office on Tuesday, July 2.
Canonsburg Hosts Pennsylvania's Second-Largest Independence Day Parade with Over 60,000 Attendees
In the heart of Pennsylvania, the town of Canonsburg swelled with patriotic fervor as thousands convened to witness a spectacle of American celebration, the second-largest Independence Day parade in the state, an event deeply intertwined with the town's fabric for over six decades, the sense of tradition palpable in every corner as empty chairs lined West Pike Street days before the extravaganza—a testament to the town's communal spirit and dedication to an anticipated yearly ritual, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
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