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Reforming juvenile justice system benefits kids, communities
We are youth advocates who were incarcerated at the ages of 14 and 15. We don’t want the juvenile legal system to do to others what it did to us and our peers. When a juvenile under 18 comes into the justice system, the juvenile must be treated not as adult, but as a child, a kid.
“No One is Going to Find You”: Local Man Accused of Assaulting, Harassing Woman in Sugarcreek Borough
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is behind bars for allegedly assaulting a woman and violating a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in Sugarcreek Borough. Court records indicate the Sugarcreek Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 57-year-old Daniel James Whitehill, of Franklin, in Magisterial District Judge Andrew Fish’s office on Thursday, July 18.
A Penn Hills Candy Factory Is Making Life Sweeter for Folks on the Autism Spectrum
It’s a dog day summer afternoon and Nathan Amorino, Joe Pawlowski and Amalia Insogna are busy making bark. After shattering sheets of solid chocolate, they weigh the bite-sized pieces, bag and heat-seal the treats, then gleefully slap a Spectrum Fudge label on each package. It’s a simple job, but one that has an extraordinary impact on people with autism and other special needs.
Stage AE opens sober sanctuary for concert-goers recovering from addiction
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The road to recovery for someone struggling with drug or alcohol addiction can be a difficult one, many times because of the constant temptation that can be found at many public events.The thrill of a ball game or a live concert can be the opposite of a thrill to someone struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. The flowing alcohol and celebrations can set someone who struggles with addiction on a backward spiral. But, what if there were a space at these events where a person in recovery could go where there is no temptation? Now there is....
Hill District residents impatient over 'empty promises' of neighborhood improvement
Marimba Milliones was among the Hill District residents who on Thursday told local leaders they’re getting impatient after years of waiting for investment in their neighborhood. A major redevelopment is underway in the Lower Hill District at the site of the former Civic Arena. It’s set to include a...
Oakmont Country Club's 12th hole provides difficult test at nearly 700 yards
OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) -- When you talk about great Par 5 holes in the Pittsburgh area, the conversation can't begin or end without including the long 12th hole at Oakmont Country Club.The massive 12th hole at Oakmont will be a sight to see during next year's U.S. Open. "It plays 670 from all the way back," said Head Professional Devin Gee. "It's an incredible Par 5 in terms of risk-reward. It's definitely reachable in two for the U.S. Open and our longer member players."Hitting a long drive is key on a hole of this length, and while playing alongside KDKA's Bob...
FLEX Ice Cream Social to Be Held Today in Central Avenue Plaza
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Future Leaders’ and Entrepreneurs’ Exchange (FLEX) is once again hosting the ice cream social during Oil Heritage Festival. The event will be held in Central Avenue Plaza between Christ Episcopal Church and the Oil City Library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.
Tractors, equipment, lawn & garden, and misc.
Tractors & Equipment: Kioti DK 55 4×4 w/ cab and loader, 2 sets remotes, r4 tires 1481hrs; New Holland TT60 2wd open station; Allis Chalmers 6080 4×4; John Deere 620; International 384 diesel; Ferguson to 20; Massey Ferguson 1359 discbine; kicker wagon; 3pth 14' perfecto II w/ rolling baskets; John deere 40 20' rotary hoe; Gleaner 4 row corn head; 3pth hyd winch; Skid Steer Attachments: 60" 4 n 1 bucket; hyd pallet forks; post hole digger w/ 3 bits; tree spade/stump bucket; 4' grapple bucket for jd hookup. Truck and Trailers: 1980 Ford cab over single axle, 3208 cat, auto trans, good rubber, flat bed set up w/ 1600 gal tank and like new 2" pump; Pup semi trailer for storage only no title; Corn Pro gooseneck; Hillsboro Alum flatbed 110" long 92" wide. Lawn & Garden: Kubota GR2100 mower 54" cut; John Deere LT155; LT160 plus much more.
FAST Back On Track With Wayne County / Tri-City This Weekend
The Ti22 Performance FAST On Dirt winged 410 sprint cars return to action with a twin-bill weekend. Saturday night will see the methanol monsters back at Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio for the third time this season. The next evening, the winged wonders will make their second appearance of the season at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania.
Support Nature and Sip Spirits: Audubon Fundraiser at Southern Tier Distilling
(WNY News Now) – Lakewood, N.Y. – Mark your calendars for “FriYAY!” on Friday, August 2, and join a vibrant community event that combines enjoyment with a cause. No reservations are required to have some fun and raise some funds for Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) at “FriYAY!,” on Friday, August 2. The fundraiser takes…
Wa-womp at the pump: Pa. drivers served bad gas | Today in Pa.
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