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Ticket sales show Fight Night in Warren draws interest
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Warren Community Amphitheatre is hosting its first boxing event next week. “Fight Night at the Amp” will take place on Friday, August 2. There will be about 10-12 bouts with the ring right on the stage. It’ll showcase a number of boxers, some of whom are local, including Zion Hensley who’s ranked first in the nation.
Two people rescued from gravity defying crash in Boardman
Two people were rescued from a seemingly gravity defying collision in Boardman on Friday. On Hitchcock Road near the intersection with Route 224, an SUV appeared to have driven up the side of another car. The Boardman Fire Department stabilized the white SUV before extracting two people from it. Neither...
Boat used in commission of infamous Lake Erie fishing crime sold at auction
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A boat used to help perpetrate one of the most sensational crimes on Lake Erie in recent memory has been sold. The 22-foot Ranger bass boat seized from its owner, Chase Cominsky of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, after he and his fishing partner were caught cheating in the Lake Erie Walleye Trail Championship in Cleveland in 2022, sold in an online auction earlier this week, for $82,000, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Last days to VOTE for Franklin’s athletic Mount Rushmore
Earlier this week, NJ Advance Media released its nominees for Franklin High School’s athletics Mt. Rushmore as part of our long-running summer series. This project highlights the most influential and best figures in Franklin sports history. There are now a few short days left to vote before the poll...
Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Construction Engineer Alan Williamson, left, explains how the new toll gantries will work along the turnpike. Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call.
Aqua seeks rate increases; public hearings set before regulators
HARRISBURG – Water bills could be on the rise in the Shenandoah area, among other parts of the state next year, and regulators want your input. Aqua Pennsylvania filed an application in May seeking a rate increase from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Aqua purchased the water system serving the Greater Shenandoah Area and took control last year.
Big 26 Baseball Classic pitting Pa. vs. Maryland lands at FNB Field
Pennsylvania is hoping to regain an advantage over Maryland Friday as the Big 26 Baseball Classic opens at FNB Field, the home of the Harrisburg Senators. The All-Star showcase, featuring prep standouts in the Class of 2025 and ‘26, is operated by the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Event Authority.
The fight over brine spreading is a rural-urban tension
(The Center Square) — Rural-urban tensions split lawmakers on whether to reinstate spreading oil and gas wastewater on roads to suppress dust. “It all comes down to risk assessment. Are the impacts to the environment outweighed by the benefits created?” Burt Waite, a retired geologist and hydrologist, said during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing on brine spreading. “Most of us would agree that some environmental impact is inevitable and acceptable to have safe roads to drive on.” ...
Pet(s) of the Day 07/26/24
Meet Penn (labrador mix) & Teller (pit mix)- the dynamic duo that everyone is talking about! These two adorable dogs are ready to bring their special brand of humor and love to your home. Penn and Teller are incredibly affectionate and loyal dogs who are curious about the world around them and love to explore. They are gentle and friendly, always up for a good time, and love to make new friends – both human and canine! Be warned, however, that these two are a package deal and need to be adopted together. They are very close and do everything together – eating, sleeping, playing, and exploring – they love to share the fun! These pups are smart, funny, and brave, and will stick by your side through thick and thin. In short, they are the perfect companions! If you are looking for double the love, Penn & Teller are the dynamic duo for you. They can’t wait to meet you and start their next adventure with you!
Local Man Accused of Injuring Pregnant Woman, Endangering Two Toddlers During Argument in Car Faces Hearing on Wednesday
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local man, who is in jail for allegedly driving in a reckless and aggressive manner in Richland Township with a pregnant woman and two toddlers in the car, faces a hearing on Wednesday afternoon. Court records show a preliminary hearing for 33-year-old Joshua...
COVID cases spike in Ohio as variants drive 'summer surge'
This summer's COVID-19 numbers are continuing to rise in a "summer surge" as Ohioans gather more for festivities and new variants emerge. In the spring and summer, FLiRT, which includes KP.1.1, KP.2 and KP.3, was the culprit behind increasing case numbers both statewide and nationally. Those remain dominant but a new strain, LB.1, has begun to...
Oil Heritage Festival Features Children’s Pool Party, Live Music, and Much More Today
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The 46th annual Oil Heritage Festival will feature a children’s pool party, a craft show, live concerts in the parking lot, and more on Friday. The festival, hosted by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, will run until Sunday, July 28. Friday’s events...
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