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All of A Sudden, This Small Pennsylvania Town Became the Most Dangerous in the State
In the heart of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, lies a small town that has recently captured the state’s attention for all the wrong reasons. McKees Rocks, with its modest population of nearly 6,000 people, has become the most dangerous town in Pennsylvania. This sudden rise in crime has left residents and officials searching for answers and solutions. In this article, we will explore the factors contributing to this alarming trend, the specific types of crimes that are most prevalent, and the broader implications for the community and the state.
Pa. looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
Oil Heritage Festival Begins Wednesday
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The 46th annual Oil Heritage Festival will kick off on Wednesday, July 24. The festival, hosted by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, will run until Sunday, July 28. Wednesday’s events include the Junior Olympics at 5:30 p.m., and the Elks Club Chicken Barbecue...
State Police Calls: Local Man Accused of Harassing Neighbors With Loud Music, Stomping
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following incidents:. PSP Franklin conducted a traffic stop on a 2008 Chevrolet in the 800 block of E 2nd Street in Oil City, Venango County, around 9:22 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Police say the driver and the...
Police Investigating After Roughly $16,800 Stolen From Local Woman’s Bank Account
SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Franklin have launched an investigation after a local woman lost thousands of dollars in an incident of theft by deception. According to a recent news release by PSP Franklin, a report of theft by deception was made around 9:55 a.m. on June 22 near Belmar Road, in Sandycreek Township, Venango County.
Local Teen Loses Control of Pickup, Crashes Into Several Trees in Pleasantville Borough
PLEASANTVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police say no injuries were reported after a local teen’s pickup crashed into several trees in Pleasantville Borough. According to a recent report released by PSP Franklin, the crash happened on Neiltown Road (State Route 227) in Pleasantville Borough, Venango County, around 7:02 p.m. on Thursday, July 11.
Music and Muscle Cars Aplenty at Kam’s Logging Supplies Cruise-In
YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. – Hundreds gathered in downtown Youngsville over the weekend for the 3rd annual Kam’s Logging Supplies Cruise-In. The 2-day event drew more than two dozen cars, multiple vendors and food trucks, and a pair of musical acts to West Main Street. Erie-based band Crush took the stage on Friday, while local group Echoes on Water rocked the street on Saturday.
Becks Young returns to Gannon as assistant women's and men's soccer coach
Becks Young is returning to Gannon University Athletics as an assistant coach for both the men's and women's soccer teams, Director of Athletics Lisa Goddard McGuirk announced on Monday. Young served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Gannon women's team during the 2021 season before becoming the head coach...
Pittsburgh Public Schools consultant explains factors that will determine school closings
In a 90-minute meeting that was ostensibly about closing schools, the words “closing schools” were never uttered by the consultant hired to help determine what buildings should shut down. Instead, Angela King Smith, a partner of Boston-based Education Resource Strategies hired by the Pittsburgh Public Schools, talked about...
Songs and messages touching on labor battles past and present fill the air in Greensburg
Near the end of the Pittsburgh Labor Choir’s “Power in a Union” sing-along in Greensburg on Sunday, a white-haired man named Glenn Plummer walked out of the crowd and stepped up to the microphone. He’d hoped to “butt in” to the event so he could lead everyone in a special song he’d written years ago, he joked.
Mason Martin Making Strides In Recovery
The father of injured Karns City football player Mason Martin says there are strides in his recovery. An online update late last week said Mason’s rehab is going well. They are working on his balance, and hope they can begin helping him walk soon. His father also says that...
Sharon Historical Society to host guided tours of Buhl Mansion throughout August
The Sharon Historical Society will be offering guided tours of the historic Buhl Mansion throughout the month of August. Two tours will be hosted per day beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Each tour will last one hour. These...
Dangerous is the word in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates
An interesting thing has happened. The Pirates have become a dangerous team. Before the Cardinals series against the Braves happened, the talking heads on the radio were talking about how likely it was that the Cardinals would start the post-All Star break 2-4, and while there was some disagreement, it seemed to them more likely they would lose 2 of 3 to the Pirates than the Braves. This was before one of the starters was Bryce Elder and when Max Fried was supposed to be the Sunday starter.
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