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Women's Golf Wins PSAC Team GPA Award
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. --- The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) announced their Top Team GPA awards for the 2023-24 school year on Wedneaday. The Golden Eagles women's golf team led the way in their spot, posting the best cumulative GPA in their sport with a 3.798. The Clarion women's golf...
New unemployment compensation web page created for Pennsylvania bus drivers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new web page was created to give bus drivers in Pennsylvania information on applying for unemployment compensation during summer break. On the web page, there is information on how to reopen a claim, how to avoid unnecessary eligibility issues and what to expect in terms of payment, according to the Department […]
Local Elderly Man Accused of Stalking Woman at Punxsy Apartment Complex Due in Court Today
PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local elderly man charged for allegedly stalking a woman in Punxsutawney Borough is due in court on Wednesday morning. Court documents indicate a preliminary hearing for 84-year-old Wayne E. Taylor, of Punxsutawney, is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, with District Judge Jacqueline J. Mizerock presiding.
Pennsylvania lawmakers break for July 4 holiday with no budget deal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Independence Day will come and go without a state budget, which was due June 30. Pennsylvania lawmakers will break for the holiday but will return on Friday and work through the weekend. Education funding is still a major hurdle to determine how much gets pushed out to schools. Senate Republican Leader […]
AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
AARP Pennsylvania spotlights its July Volunteer of the Month, Cassandra Robinson, who enjoys sharing AARP’s resources with others. Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a...
Medical laboratories company laying off more than 100 people at Pa. facility; operation moving to Kansas
Quest Diagnostics is closing its facility and is laying off more than 100 people. The company is closing its Employer Solutions Lab at 400 Egypt Road in West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, near Norristown. Quest Diagnostics filed a WARN notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the...
Police: Johnstown man points gun at children, ‘something is going to happen’
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is facing felony charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman and her children. Christopher Paige, 52, was charged with felony aggravated assault after police were called to a residence on the 300 block of Oak Street. The caller had told police that Paige allegedly had […]
PA’s “10 Most Wanted” takes his own life in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A wanted fugitive from PA took his own life on Wednesday after officers tried to conduct an arrest warrant. On July 3, officers with the Parkersburg Police Department responded to a call about a subject with a warrant in the 1600 block of Dupont Rd. The Parkersburg Police Department had been contacted by a member of the Pennsylvania State Police requesting assistance.
Windber man charged for falsely accusing officer of assault, footage reveals
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Windber man is facing charges after allegedly making false reports against a local officer, according to authorities. Dwayne Sponsler reported to the district attorney's office in May that he was struck in the face and scratched by a Windber police officer, Somerset County detectives said.
Hearing Continued for Punxsy Man Accused of Throwing Girlfriend to Ground, Kicking Her in Ribs
BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A hearing for a Punxsutawney man accused of allegedly throwing his girlfriend to the ground and kicking her in the ribs during a domestic incident was continued on Wednesday morning. Court records indicate a preliminary hearing for 24-year-old Bryon Keith Scott, of Punxsutawney, that...
Anti-discrimination Penn Hills Advisory Council commended for 'energy and drive'
Brittany Mellinger (from left), outreach coordinator for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; Shayla Holmes, vice chair of the Penn Hills Advisory Council; Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of the commission; and Racquel Yiengst, vice chair of the commission attend the Advisory Council Summit on June 3 in Harrisburg. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
Supervisors accept Kiski Township police chief's resignation
KISKI TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — There's a new officer in charge of the Kiskiminetas Township Police Department.On Wednesday during a meeting, township supervisors accepted Kiski Police Chief Lee Bartolicius' resignation. He took over the department in July 2022.Why did Lee Bartolicius resign?Neighbors in Kiski Township said township supervisors ran on increasing transparency. On Wednesday, they said they got the opposite. "This is all personnel matters. We're not allowed to discuss," is an answer the supervisors repeated after multiple questions from neighbors during the meeting. "Your transparency that you ran on is as clear as mud," one resident said. Everything centered on Bartolicius, who...
Longer happy hours, value meals with adult beverages coming to Pa.
Inflation-weary consumers could soon see changes coming to their favorite drinking establishments that will be gentler on their wallets. Longer happy hours and combo meals that include an adult beverage are among a number of changes to the state’s liquor code included in a bill the House approved on Wednesday sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. Shapiro spokesman Manuel Bonder said the governor is expected to sign it.
Six Berks LaunchBox startups awarded ‘Grow Your Startup Grants’
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently awarded six startup companies with, “Grow Your Startup Grants,” which provide entrepreneurs participating in Berks LaunchBox programs with $500 towards a need they have identified. Startup needs include talent to help with prototyping, marketing and design, or registration for an educational conference or training session. These grants are funded by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development to Invent Penn State.
Pa. mom accused of Tasing her young children as punishment
Police have charged a Clearfield County woman, saying that she used a Taser on her three children as a form of punishment. Betty Jo Cyphert, 49, of DuBois, was charged with child endangerment, reckless endangerment and simple assault, according to reports from WJAC and WTAJ. Police said they were called...
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