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Steward Health has not received ‘qualified bids’ for sale of local hospitals
(WKBN) — The Steward Health Care System has canceled auctions for its locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to court documents filed on Sunday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas — where Steward Health is based — the organization has “not received bids that constitute a qualified bid” needed to […]
Pennsylvania establishes hotline to report voter intimidation, election fraud, and more
Harrisburg, PA (WHTM) – There is now a hotline to report various election-related crimes in the Commonwealth. The new hotline was established in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler County. “Political violence has no place in Pennsylvania – the birthplace of American democracy – nor anywhere else across […]
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Pa. Wilds Monday afternoon
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 1:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for Northern Clinton, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:44 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
Mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely. In a directive earlier this month, the Department...
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Jekyll & Hyde to Open New Location in Baxter, Taking Over Former Lucky Duck Space
Jekyll & Hyde, a family-owned and operated steampunk-inspired taphouse, grill, brewery, and distillery, is set to open a new location in Baxter, taking over the space previously occupied by Lucky Duck. According to a recent Instagram post, the new location is anticipated to open its doors this fall or winter.
Section of West Run Road to be closed for approximately four weeks
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A road closure in Morgantown is expected to last for the next four weeks. West Run Road will be closed between the West Run Apartments and Canvas Townhomes beginning Wednesday, July 24th, according to the West Virginia Division of Highways. The closure will begin Wednesday at...
WVU Football Announces Several Game Promotions for 2024 Season
On Tuesday, the WVU football program announced some of the game promotions for the upcoming 2024 season. West Virginia did this while deciding to wait to publicize a couple big ones. The following game promotions are listed below. Note: the Coal Rush game and the annual Hall of Fame weekend...
Chase Harler Talks Relationship Between Darian DeVries and WVU Basketball Alumni
Chase Harler, Best Virginia’s general manager and head coach this summer, talked about the relationship between WVU HC Darian DeVries and the basketball alumni. Harler’s team finished TBT play on Monday night, falling to Zoo Crew, Pitt’s alumni team, in the round of 32. “The new coach...
Westmoreland County Advances with Demolition of Two Floodplain Properties Amidst Public Silence
Westmoreland County is pressing forward with demolition plans for two residential structures located within the 100-year floodplain, following a public notice seeking comments which resulted in silence from the community. The properties at 1862 Bethel Church Road in Unity Township and 110 Walnut Street in New Florence are poised for razing, a move funded by the FY2023 Community Development Block Grant Program, with the estimated costs standing at $19,500 and $5,500 respectively, according to Westmoreland County press release.
Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown to be closed for work
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown will be closed from 5 a.m. Sunday, July 28th until 5 a.m. Monday, July 29th. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes during this road closure, West Virginia Division of Highways officials said. The planned detour routes include Chestnut Ridge Road,...
Recent dry spell is “exceptionally rare” for parts of Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – We can all agree that we need the rain. Remember back in May when we once had a year to date surplus of rain, well it is now a deficit. We are on pace to crack the top 5 driest Julys for the Wheeling Area, with the dries July ever being […]
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