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A five-generation family farm in Beaver County is on Pennsylvania's ice cream trail
FOMBELL, Pa. (KDKA) -- A five-generation family dairy farm in Fombell is known for their homemade ice cream and milk in not only their surrounding communities but throughout the state. Some visitors travel from Philadelphia and the Poconos to taste this family farm's sweet treats.Windy Ridge Dairy attracts visitors far and wide, being part of Visit Pennsylvania's ice cream trail that highlights homemade creameries throughout Pennsylvania. "Everybody loves that it's local," said daughter Lindsay Fischer-Blinn. "They know where it's coming from. We milk the cows every morning, we milk the cows every night, we bottle the milk ourselves. There's four...
Trump in Pennsylvania for first time since assassination attempt
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared in Pennsylvania for the first time since an attempted assassination in Butler on July 13. He took the stage in a packed auditorium in Harrisburg, where he chided Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, for shifting her public image and relying on celebrities to draw crowds to her rallies. “We didn’t need a star," he said. "We...
Pennsylvania nurses honor fallen colleagues with special services
(WTAJ) — In 2019, after scrolling on social media, Cindy Bowman had an idea to create the Central PA Nurses Honor Guard. “It’s very similar to how the military, firemen and police honor their people,” Bowman, Founder and president of the group, said. “We just thought nurses are deserving of it too.” The group is […]
Pennsylvania Turnpike program urges travelers to properly dispose of cigarettes
(WTAJ) — Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is partnering with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to implement the “Cigarette Litter Prevention Program” (CLPP). The CLPP will be implemented at up 17 service plazas and interchange access buildings across the state with a $20,000 grant received from Keep America Beautiful. The program will begin with a scan, or physical […]
U.S. reaches plea deal with 9/11 mastermind, 2 accomplices
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Late Wednesday, the U.S. military announced plea agreements were reached with Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. The three men are considered masterminds of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 when planes...
State leaders work to combat gun violence in PA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police and state leaders say gun violence is a growing problem across Pennsylvania. State leaders are working to combat the issue and on Wednesday, the lieutenant governor brought the message to Scranton. Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis says gun violence is the issue that drove him to public service. “Gun […]
Boar’s Head recall expands to more than 7 million pounds of deli meat over listeria concerns
(WTAJ) — Boar’s Head recalled deli meats last week and is now expanding the recall to more than 7 million pounds, including packaged products, over listeria concerns. The recall comes after the Maryland Department of Health detected listeria genomes in a sample of Boar’s Head liverwurst. The original nine products facing recall have expanded to […]
Penn State ‘Clark Kent’ an Olympic hero: ‘Activated like a sleeper agent’ | Today in Pa.
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Washington County Fair kicks off August 10
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTRF) – A 226-year-old Pennsylvania tradition is about to return for 2024. The Washington County Agricultural Fair will begin on August 10th and will run until the 17th. The Fair dates back to 1798, and will feature nearly 2000 animals and 2,600 agricultural exhibits.There is also a wide swath of great entertainment, […]
Police searching for runaway juvenile
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are currently searching for a missing juvenile in West Virginia. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. Anna Mullenax, a 17-year-old white female, was reported missing on July 30, 2024. She is described as being 5’7″ tall, weighing 150 lbs., with brown […]
Two people killed in early morning house fire in Fayette County
DUNBAR TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - Two people have been killed in a house fire in Fayette County early on Thursday morning. The fire happened at a home on Hardy Hill Road in Dunbar Township around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday. According to the Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker, 53-year-old Lori Cossell and 72-year-old David Brooks were the victims killed in the early morning fire. However, fire crews were able to rescue two dogs from the home when they responded to the call. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Soldering On: Local X Change helps local kids amplify their voices — and get hands-on experience
Photos by Ben Filio for Remake Learning. Two 10-year-old girls sit down at a small table beside Local X Change’s shiny pink Japanese mini-truck. As summer campers at Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center in Johnstown, Pa., they are accustomed to doing creative projects. But today’s experience – recording their...
Mom charged with hiding kids from DHHR, CPS
The Circuit Court of Monongalia County granted custody of five children under the care of Megan Grimm, 34, to the Monongalia County Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) due to "there being imminent danger to the physical wellbeing of the children"
Detroit man admits to supplying drugs in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Detroit man pleaded guilty to federal drug charges this week after supplying drugs in Monongalia County. Shakur Jones, 25, was the supplier of methamphetamine, cocaine base and fentanyl for a drug trafficking conspiracy in the area, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. During the...
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