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Erie officials, environmental agencies sounded alarms for years about Quin-T site
Joe Walko didn’t need a relic of how treacherous the crumbling Quin-T complex on Erie’s east side had become over the years. But one day while visiting the property, Walko grabbed a memento anyway. ...
Pa. Health System Geisinger’s 1 Million-Patient Data Breach Leads to Lawsuit
A patient affected by a “data security incident” involving Pennsylvania-based health system Geisinger has filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. Geisinger’s IT vendor, Microsoft-owned Nuance, determined that a former employee may have accessed the personal information of 1 million Geisinger patients, according to a June 24 press release.
Shapiro signs 12 new bills into Pennsylvania law
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro signed a dozen bills into law in the past week. The new laws focus on vehicle registration and highway law, the manufacturing of certain goods, advertisement and security. Vehicle registration and highway vegetation House Bill 73, which was first introduced in the 2021-2022 Legislative Session, encourages PennDOT to […]
Pennsylvania lawmakers withhold funding from UPenn’s Veterinary school
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s budget is two days late, and counting, but there is one school still waiting for last year’s funding. It’s being held up by the political fight over the war in Gaza. The University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary School was supposed to receive $33 million last fiscal year but lawmakers told them […]
No Injuries After Car Gets Sandwiched on Chautauqua Lake Bridge
A car was demolished after it got pushed into a concrete barrier by a tractor-trailer on the Chautauqua Lake Bridge on I-86 early Tuesday evening. Chautauqua County dispatchers say the crash occurred in the westbound lanes shortly after 6:45 PM, with first responders from Bemus Point, Ashville and County EMS responding to the scene, along with State Police. According to EMS, everyone in the car was reportedly able to get out. No injuries were reported.
'A dark day for America:' Shapiro blasts immunity ruling, vows support for Biden
Gov. Josh Shapiro gave full-throated backing Monday to President Joe Biden’s reelection while sharply criticizing a Supreme Court ruling that offers President Donald Trump limited immunity from his Jan. 6 riot charges. Shapiro was asked about Biden’s shaky debate performance and the court ruling during an appearance at a...
Panama Man Sentenced to Six Years for Probation Violation Involving Methamphetamine
(WNY News Now) – A 38-year-old Panama man received a six-year state prison sentence with three years of post-release supervision for violating probation, following a methamphetamine-related arrest in Jamestown. On July 1st, in Chautauqua County Court, Judge David Foley imposed a determinate six-year prison term on Billy Heilman for...
United Arts Appeal Grant Recipients Announced
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – Five local organizations have been awarded grants from the Projects Pool Grants Program of the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA). Awardees include:. Audubon Community Nature Center: “Wonder-Filled Community Art Project”. Falconer Public Library: “Music to Remember” (featuring Buffalo...
SWAT Standoff Ends In Arrest Of 79-Year-Old Clark Man, Police Say
At 12:31 a.m., officers responded to 9 Stanton St. on a report of shots fired, Clark police said in a release. An investigation revealed Kenneth Kutyla had barricaded himself with a weapon inside, police said. Union County Special Weapons and Tactics responded to the scene, followed by Union County SWAT,...
Cochranton fair music acts, parade details announced
The Cochranton Community Fair, set for August 6-10, will have a soft opening on August 5 due to a high number of performers. The entertainment lineup includes The Honky Tonk Twins, Julia Neville, Michael Christopher, November Blue, Brett Allen Morgan, and Morgan White, featuring a mix of gospel, country, and interactive performances. The fair is free and no tickets are required. The annual parade, themed “Communities that Flourish,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. on August 7, with a participant application deadline of July 15. More details and applications are available on the fair’s website, with mandatory registration for all participants.
Renovations continue at Sharon stadium
Work continues on the renovations being done at Sharon Tiger stadium. The $1.3 million dollar project is expected to be complete later this month. The field and track was taken out and concrete work was done to the home stands. The field is being replaced by new sod and there...
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