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Landscaping goats get loose in Oakmont neighborhood
OAKMONT (KDKA) -- A woman walking her dog in Oakmont suddenly had some surprise guests. She found herself shepherding a herd of goats around the neighborhood. Oakmont is known for its world-famous golf course, but Monday morning, a group of gallivanting goats decided to make a getaway and galloped all over the neighborhood and people say it's not the first time.Lori Stofman of Oakmont was out and about around 7 when Stofman and her pup were joined by new four-legged friends: a gang of goats on the lam."When they saw my puppy, they were infatuated by her and so they just...
Now-former Washington County assistant DA charged with DUI
NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - A now-former assistant district attorney in Washington County has been charged with DUI.Rachel Wheeler, 37, who had been acting as an assistant district attorney, was charged Friday with two counts of DUI and failing to stop at a red light.According to the criminal complaint, Wheeler was subjected to a breathalyzer test and registered a blood-alcohol content of 0.147, above the legal limit of 0.08.The complaint states Wheeler drove through a steady red light while driving north on Route 19 at the intersection with Racetrack Road shortly before 10 p.m. on June 21. Wheeler eventually came to a stop in a shopping plaza at Wildflower Circle. The responding officer could smell a strong alcoholic odor coming from Wheeler's vehicle, the complaint added.After the failed breathalyzer test, Wheeler was placed into police custody and transported to the North Strabane police station for further questioning.While at the station, Wheeler initially refused to take another breathalyzer test but eventually agreed, according to the complaint. The second test showed a blood-alcohol content of 0.141.Wheeler tendered her resignation effective as of July 2, according to Washington County district attorney Jason Walsh.A preliminary hearing has not been set.
A month after the shelter fire, unhoused people ‘strive for another day’ as advocates look ahead
PublicSource interviewed people who were displaced from the recent shelter fire or opted out of the shelter system to understand their experiences firsthand. Local organizations weighed in on the fire response and challenges around housing and homelessness more broadly. The post A month after the shelter fire, unhoused people ‘strive for another day’ as advocates look ahead appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Blighted buildings demolished in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Several blighted buildings in Cresson Township are being demolished, including an abandoned motel. The structures, located at 8191, 8193 & 8215 Admiral Peary Highway, are being demolished through a contract with Locher Demolition & Excavating, LLC. These are the final demolitions through the Act 152. Beginning March 1, 2017, the […]
Parker Man Accused of Using Counterfeit Money to Buy PlayStation for Second Time
EAST BRADY BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Parker man is accused of using counterfeit money to buy a PlayStation on two separate occasions—this time in East Brady Borough. Court documents indicate 23-year-old Edward Tray Maris, of Parker, was arraigned on the following charges on June 24 in front of District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller:
Pennsylvania Proud Boys member sentenced to prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man and member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Proud Boys organization, was sentenced to prison Tuesday for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby has been sentenced to 100 days in prison, 36 months...
Officials react to Supreme Court ruling on banning sleeping in public places
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Following a 6-to-3 vote by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold bans on people sleeping in public spaces, legislators and local officials had their voices heard. “It seems every week the decisions that the Supreme Court of the United States make get farther and farther away from morality, fairness and justice,” […]
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 […]
UPDATE: 'Stress relieving' edibles recalled after illnesses reported in Ohio, Pennsylvania, 22 other states
A company that makes edibles that purports to help relieve stress has issued a recall of those products following a possible link between them and 48 illnesses reported in 24 states including two cases in Ohio and two in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Prophet Premium...
H.S. Baseball: Wyoming Valley Conference has 13 players earn all-state honors
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Wyoming Valley Conference had 13 players selected to the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association’s inaugural all-state teams. The selections were made by high school coaches. Each district compiled a list of nominations within all classifications and presented them to...
You can fish for free in Pennsylvania on July Fourth
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvanians can fish for free without a fishing license this Fourth of July. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says Thursday is a Fish-For-Free-Day, meaning people can spend the holiday fishing even if they don't have a license. All fishing regulations like seasons and creel limits still apply. If you need a rod and a reel, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission offers a fishing tackle loaner program at dozens of locations across the state, including at several popular parks. The agency is also reminding anglers who are heading out on boats to be safe. Follow a basic safety checklist before and after each boating adventure, the game commission says. Always wear a life jacket, let others know when and where you'll be boating, check the weather forecast, have proper registration and launch permits and never boat under the influence of drugs and alcohol. If you want to fish any other day, you'll need a license. You can get one in-person or online.
Convicted Murderer Bosley to Be Sentenced Today
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – David Allen Bosley–who was found guilty of all seven criminal counts against him in the attack on 76-year-old Suzette Nellis–will be sentenced on Wednesday morning. Gavin Fish contributed to this article. Court documents indicate 61-year-old David Allen Bosley is scheduled to be...
Widow of Pa. senator, city councilwoman dies at age 90
Joan L. Specter, a former member of the Philadelphia City Council and the wife of the late Sen. Arlen Specter, died on Saturday at age 90. The cause of death was due to complications from dementia. She died at her home in Haverford, according to her obituary. While she was...
Local Woman Jailed for Allegedly Attacking Husband With Pizza Cutter in Union Township
UNION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local woman was arrested for allegedly attacking her husband with a pizza cutter in Union Township, leaving him with small thin lacerations on his body and neck. Court documents indicate Punxsutawney-based State Police filed criminal charges against 34-year-old Kelly Jo Clark, of Corsica,...
Man Charged with Leaving Child in Hot Vehicle in Venango County
Pennsylvania State Police charged a man with leaving a child in a hot vehicle in Venango County. It was reported at the Walmart on Kimberly Ln. in Cranberry around 1:45 p.m. June 20. Troopers were called for a male child left unattended in a Volkswagen with the windows up during...
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