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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...
Freeport man shares patriotism with annual reading of Declaration of Independence
Jul. 4—Nick Triveri of Freeport wears his patriotism on his sleeve every Fourth of July. For the 14th year, the 71-year-old organized a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Riverside Park in Freeport. "I feel the Fourth of July is a whole lot more important than just shooting off fireworks and eating hot dogs and watermelon," said Triveri, whose strong voice and colonial attire added ...
PPL asks regulator approval to raise maximum distribution improvement charge
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — PPL Electric Utilities customers could see their bills increase beginning Jan. 1 if regulators approve the Allentown-based company’s request to raise their maximum distribution system improvement charge. The company currently has a cap on the distribution system improvement charge (DSIC) of 5% of billed...
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot hit in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Wednesday’s drawing as the jackpot resets after being hit in Ohio. The million-dollar winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $2,000,000. According to the […]
‘Harmful algae’ closes swimming area at Gifford Pinchot State Park
Harmful algae conditions closed swimming at Quaker Race beach in Gifford Pinchot State Park on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced. The closure will be in effect until the water is deemed acceptable by test results, according to the DCNR. Other activities on or near...
Pa. Senate confirms Secretary of Health appointment
Harrisburg, Pa. — After two years as serving as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra L. Bogen has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as Secretary of the Department of Health. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Bogen had over 30 years of experience as a primary care pediatrician and headed the Allegheny County Health Department for just under three years. Since her appointment as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen...
Case Against Local Wanted Man Accused of Eluding Police in Clarion County Moves Forward in Court
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — A hearing for a Parker man who reportedly fled from police in Rimersburg Borough was waived for court on Tuesday morning. According to court documents, the following criminal charges against 39-year-old Dustin Hawk, of Parker, were waived for court during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, July 2, in front of District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller:
Brockway hosts 58th annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
JEFFERSON COUNTY (WTAJ) – Hundreds of people gathered in Brockway to celebrate the 58th annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Multiple different events happened throughout the day to celebrate Independence Day and to support local groups and organizations. “This is the 58th year that they’ve done the 4th except for the year of COVID, […]
Top 10 Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Linemen: Legends, Achievements & Impact
The Pittsburgh Steelers history is rich with exceptional offensive linemen who have been crucial for the team's success, showcasing their importance in executing the smash-mouth football style embraced by their coaches throughout the years. Mike Webster holds the highest Approximate Value (AV) of 150, followed by Dermontti Dawson with 123...
Sewickley Heights Golf Club's 17th hole demands shows its teeth at more than 600 yards
BELL ACRES, Pa. (KDKA) -- Sewickley Heights Golf Club is the home of multiple Par 5 holes that stretch longer than 600 yards, and the 17th hole is among the best in our area.The 17th stretches 603 yards with a large water hazard coming into play. Head Golf Professional Steve Hopley showed KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani his ideal approach, hitting a driver, but staying short of more water that can come into play. A good drive can leave you in a position to try and reach the green in two shots, but that presents a daunting challenge. "280 yards into the wind, it's a...
Deconstructing The Steelers’ 2024 Roster: The Locks
Bringing back an exercise I did ahead of the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers season. With the team one month away from reporting to training camp, it’s worth taking inventory of the Steelers’ 90-man roster (which, due to an international exemption, can and will become a 91-man roster soon enough) and offering a framework of the odds that each player makes the 53-man roster.
The Lost Decade of the Pittsburgh Steelers
There was once a time when the Pittsburgh Steelers were considered yearly playoff contenders. That is just not the case anymore. For a team that was entering 2012 with momentum, it stalled out quickly, and has led to a lost decade of success. In 2010, the Steelers had made it...
Brookville Chamber Announces New Bakery on Main Street
BROOKVILLE, Pa. — The Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the grand opening of Honey’s Cakes, a new bakery on Main Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Monday, July 8, at 2:00 p.m. at 365 Main Street in Brookville. As part of the grand...
Former Employee Accused of Assaulting Co-Worker Outside Punxsutawney Spirit Office Building
PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A former employee is accused of assaulting a co-worker outside a newspaper office in Punxsutawney. Court records indicate the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 38-year-old Nathan Scott Brady, of Punxsutawney, in District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock’s office on June 14. According...
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