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U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Blair Co. organization creates care packages for veterans, troops; donation drive underway
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — One area organization is once again seeking donations for homeless veterans and care packages for deployed troops. Military Families Ministry, located in Bellwood, Blair County, is currently conducting its 4th annual July donation drive. The organization is looking for individual snack bars, protein bars,...
PA Ag Sec. kicks off annual 'Urban Agriculture Tour' at community gardens in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The state kicked off its 7th annual Urban Agriculture Tour in Blair County on Monday. The first stop was at the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Community Gardens in Hollidaysburg. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding got a firsthand look at what is grown there,...
Speed led to deadly Coalport crash, state police report
COALPORT, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police have provided new details surrounding a deadly crash in Coalport over the weekend. The single-vehicle crash, which happened along Route 53 in Coalport, Clearfield County, killed Cynthia Wissinger, 53, of Madera and injured two others. Troopers responded to the crash at 751 53 Boulevard, Beccaria Township around 8:45 a.m. […]
Curwensville man killed in ATV crash
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Curwensville man was killed in an ATV crash in Clearfield County. State Police said Danny Seaburn, 58, was killed on July 10 after crashing his ATV. Troopers said the accident happened around 6:40 p.m. on State Route 879, Curwensville Grampian Highway at its intersection with Legion Run Road in […]
CoStar Group hires Yermal as senior copy editor
Real estate news service CoStar Group has hired Brian Yermal as senior copy editor. He previously spent six years at Morning Consult as research editor, news editor and copy editor. Yermal also spent more than four years at the Altoona Mirror in Pennsylvania as a copy editor and a writer.
Report: Aliquippa HC Mike Warfield Taking Leave of Absence
Aliquippa football will allegedly enter the 2024 season with a new coach at the helm for the first time in quite some time. Quips head coach Mike Warfield is taking a leave of absence due to personal reasons and assistant Vashawn Patrick is expected to take over in the interim, according to a report by The W.P.I.A.L Edition.
CSA accepting entries for annual goose hunt drawing
Waterfowl-licensed hunters can now apply for the annual goose/duck hunt blind drawing at the Quemahoning Reservoir, according to Rick Ames, operations manager for the Cambria-Somerset Authority, which owns the reservoir. Applications will be accepted throughout July, and there is no fee to apply. Those who want to enter the drawing...
Altoona man accused of providing drugs that led to overdose
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police in the Altoona area arrested a man Monday they said provided drugs that led to another individual’s overdose. On Monday, the Altoona and Logan Township police, along with the Blair County Drug Task Force began investigating an overdose of a man on the 3200 block of Lynnwood Drive. Police arrived […]
Penn State announces 2024 Whiteout against Washington alongside 2024 home themes
Welcome to the Big Ten, Washington. Penn State will play the Huskies in its 2024 Whiteout game on Nov. 9, the team announced Monday afternoon along with its season-long home themes. It will be the first time Washington visits Happy Valley in school history, having just joined the expanded, 18-team Big Ten. A kickoff time has not yet been announced.
Baby penguin at Pittsburgh Zoo adopted by parents of different species
After a marcaroni penguin egg was discarded by its parents at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the chick has found a new home with a family of gentoo penguins, making it the first multi-species family at the zoo.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Celebrates Dippy the Dinosaur’s Birthday
Dippy is turning 125 this year, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is hosting a slate of festivities to celebrate the beloved dino. Thursday, July 18 is Teen Night: Dippy 125, where teens ages 13-18 are invited to a free night full of dinosaur-themed activities, snacks in the teens-only lounge, and learning what made Dippy such an important discovery. Tickets must be registered in advance, as capacity is limited.
Tied House Abruptly Closes in Lititz
Tied House, the once-buzzworthy restaurant and event space in the heart of Lititz, has officially announced the closing of its doors. The establishment, known for its locally sourced cuisine and craft beer selection, had been a staple of the Lititz dining scene since its opening. For those familiar, the Tied House was a part of the St. Boniface Brewing Company brand, which was sold to Pour Man’s Brewing earlier this. year.
PennDOT, Jeannette first responders host license plate replacement, Yellow Dot enrollment events
JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) -- On Monday, a steady stream of people drove up and stopped by the Jeannette City Hall to replace their damaged or peeling Pennsylvania license plates.This free plate replacement event was being spearheaded by PennDOT's Highway Safety Network, with local help from both the Jeannette Police and Fire Departments."It is against the law to have an illegible license plate in Pennsylvania," said Jaci Brice, the District 12 Coordinator for the Highway Safety Network. "Unfortunately, sometimes it does happen. Not through any fault of our own. So, this is a free service [to] help the public get those...
Cruisin’ for a Cause in Meadville returns for its 14th year
(WJET/WFXP) – A local car show that benefits its community will return for a 14th year next month. The 14th annual Cruisin’ for a Cause is set for Saturday, Aug. 31, from noon to 3:30 p.m. rain or shine at the New Beginnings Church of God in Meadville.
NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed
Baseball fans will likely only be getting a brief cameo from Paul Skenes at this week’s All-Star Game. Speaking with reporters on Monday, National League team manager Torey Lovullo revealed the plan for the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Skenes in Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic. Skenes, who will be starting the game for the NL, is only... The post NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Buffalo Bills heading to PA for joint practice with Pittsburgh Steelers
Ahead of the August 17 preseason game pitting the Buffalo Bills against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, the two teams will meet for a joint practice in Pennsylvania on August 15. Alaina Getzenberg, of ESPN, was the first to share the news that the Bills will head south early to practice with the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Earns Surprising Ranking For 2024
A lot of attention has been given to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense this offseason. Wholesale changes were made, as Mike Tomlin’s staff was adjusted and several moves were made with the depth chart. Despite all of the changes, some concerns still remain. Will Russell Wilson hold off Justin Fields as the starting quarterback is likely […] The post Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Earns Surprising Ranking For 2024 appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
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