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Portion of Kriess Road To Close Next Week
A road in Connoquenessing Township will be closing next week as part of construction on Route 68. PennDOT officials say that Kriess Road will shut down in between the intersection with Route 68 and Stevenson Road. The closure is expected to last nine days and wrap up on July 30th.
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
Franklin Man Charged in Connection with Overdose Death of Cranberry Twp. Man
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local man is behind bars for allegedly selling fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a man in Cranberry Township. According to court documents, Mercer-based State Police filed the following criminal charges against 48-year-old Shaundel Damon Young, of Franklin, in District Judge Patrick Lowrey’s office on Wednesday, July 17, 2024:
Wright State’s Andrew Patrick, Jake Shirk drafted by Pirates
FORT WORTH, Texas – Wright State had two Raiders selected in Major League Baseball’s 2024 Draft on Tuesday afternoon. Junior outfielder Andrew Patrick became the first Raider picked in the 2024 MLB Draft, being selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 504th pick in the 17th round. Similarly, senior right-handed pitcher Jake Shirk was the next Raider drafted, chosen by […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
Medical Helicopter Called After Chicora Rd. Crash
At least one person was flown by medical helicopter following an accident Thursday afternoon in Oakland Township. A call reporting a two vehicle crash was received shortly after 3 p.m. in the 500 block of Chicora Road. Crews from Oneida Valley, Chicora, and two ambulances from East Butler EMS arrived...
August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Police safely locate 9-year-old Lena Pham who had been reported missing from Braddock
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPDATE: State police have said that Pham has been found and is safe. Original story follows below:Police in the Pittsburgh area are looking for a missing 9-year-old girl from Braddock Borough. Pennsylvania State Police said in a post on social media that 9-year-old Lena Pham was last seen in the 200 block of Third St. in Braddock around 10 p.m. on Thursday. State police said she may be "at special risk of harm or injury." Officials said the young girl may be in a black sedan with her mother, Trang Dang. State police did not provide a make or model of the vehicle. Pham is described by law enforcement as being 4-foot-8 with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with black lettering, black shorts and sandals. Anyone with information can call 911 or 412-299-1607.
Kids power through pedal pull at Sewickley Township fair
Kids ages 3-11 competed in the pedal tractor pull Thursday at the Sewickley Township Community Fair. Sitting astride toy tractors with pedals placed appropriately for their ages, they used foot power to pull a weighted sled as far as they could down a 30-foot track. Each year, owner Mike Baker...
Former Peppi's in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood to be demolished
PITTSBURGH — It was a popular spot to grab a hoagie in Pittsburgh. Now, the former Peppi's Old Tyme Sandwich Shop on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze will come down. The real estate company responsible for the building confirms that it was purchased about a month ago. Pittsburgh's Action...
Transparency, housing, negotiation: Chatham Students United deliver demands to President Phillips
On July 18, six students marched into the office of Chatham University President Rhonda Phillips to deliver her a list of demands. Dr. Phillips was not present, but graduate student Lindsey Disler, Owen Duthoy ‘26, Florence Lang ‘26, E Kelley ‘25 and Halsey Hyer ‘24 took turns reading the list of demands to her chief of staff Patsy Kraeger. This group, joined by Memuna Bayoh ‘24, is part of Chatham Students United (CSU). It was formed in early July by students living at Orchard Hall after the sudden announcement of the closure of the only housing option available at Eden Hall.
Woman sues Kennywood, alleges injuries after Thunderbolt ride
A Homestead woman is suing Kennywood Amusement Park for negligence, claiming a ride on the Thunderbolt roller coaster left her injured. On July 23, 2022, Sabrina Williams and her son visited Kennywood and rode the roller coaster. According to the lawsuit, Williams said she had rode the Thunderbolt several times...
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