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Weirton parades pride and patriotism, wrapping Main Street in red, white, and blue
Weirton, W.Va. — The annual Weirton 4th of July parade brought the all-American spirit to the community on Saturday. "It's like we get to see the best of our city," attendee Barbara Provenzano said. Dozens of floats lining Main Street, all decked out in red, white, and blue. Many...
Martins Ferry celebrates 4th of July in the park
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — Martins Ferry hosted its 4th of July celebration in the park. Guests could enjoy an array of activities like live music, inflatables and yard games. Food trucks and vendors made an appearance for park-goers to take part in. For those looking to join in the fun or catch […]
Community honors beloved counselor with Tom Smarrella Memorial Golf Tournament
For more than 30 years, Tom Smarrella served as a youth guidance counselor at Brooke High School, where he was also the head golf coach for 20 years. After passing away in 2023 from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, family and friends gathered at the Mountaineer Woodview Golf Course for the first Tom Smarrella Memorial Golf Tournament, also known as the Simbo Scramble.
Biasi-Shuma 5K unites community, raises $20k for charity
Jefferson County, OH — The City of Toronto hosted the Biasi-Shuma Memorial 5K on Saturday where over 300 participants were registered. In its seventh year, residents from Toronto and the surrounding communities have joined forces to honor the memory of Mike Shuma and Gino Biasi, uniting for a charitable cause.
Sons of the American Revolution honor Ohio Valley Revolutionary War heroes
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — Some people might not know that the men and women who helped shape our country are buried right here in the Ohio Valley. The Sons of the American Revolution held a memorial service today at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Martins Ferry to honor the Revolutionary War heroes who are […]
Man charged in Interstate 70 crash from March that left woman dead
A 23-year-old is out on bail after allegedly killing a woman while driving 118 mph on Interstate 70. Watch our original report on that crash in the video player above. According to our partners at the Trib, Jacob M. Posey, of Fayette City, was arrested Friday over the March 16 crash in Rostraver that left 25-year-old Tori L. Demo, of Allenport, dead.
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on freeway
SEPULVEDA PASS, California (KCAL, KCBS) -- A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center.
Former Penn State Football Defender AJ Lytton Dies in Tragic Car Crash with Two Others
Former Penn State football and Florida State cornerback AJ Lytton tragically passed away in a crash over the weekend, along with two others: ex-Maryland and Charlotte defensive back Isaiah Hazel and former Alabama, Oregon, and Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson. The crash claimed the lives of three former football...
WPIAL Star Matt Sieg Receives Latest Offer from Big Ten Program
Matt Sieg is continuing to receive hype in a rapidly evolving recruitment. Sieg — a 6-foot, 170-pound athlete from Fort Cherry in McDonald, Pa. — holds offers from Akron, Nebraska, PSU, Pitt, Syracuse, WVU and Wisconsin, and he’s playing quarterback and defensive back at the high school level. It appears likely that Sieg will be recruited primarily as a safety, but wherever he ends up on the field, he’ll be one of the highest-recruited WPIAL players in the class of 2026.
Three Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Collision in South Strabane Township
Three individuals were sent to area hospitals with injuries after their involvement in a vehicular collision on Friday in South Strabane Township, according to police reports. The incident, which occurred around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of North Main Street and Humbert Street, saw emergency responders arriving at a scene strewn with wreckage and bystanders already attempting to administer aid, according to WPXI.
Pa capital bombing threat; what we know about Capitol evacuation
The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated Saturday following an emailed bomb threat. Here’s what we know about the incident. The threat came in an email sent to several hundred people in the capitol Saturday evening, according to multiple published reports. The email warned of “highly lethal lead azide...
Biden returns to battleground Pennsylvania for campaign events in Philadelphia and Harrisburg
President Joe Biden campaigned in the top swing state Sunday as he works to reassure voters that he is up to the job. The post Biden returns to battleground Pennsylvania for campaign events in Philadelphia and Harrisburg appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Two escapees from Abraxas Academy in Berks still on the run
BERKS CO., Pa. - The Caernarvon Township Police Department has advised area residents to keep an eye out for two male escapees from Abraxas Academy in New Morgan Borough. The two males escaped from the facility Saturday. One is from Reading and the other is from Bristol Township, Bucks County.
Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania
Jul. 5—New Spanish grocery stores are opening, adding a fresh flavor to the city. Amid the usual Pittsburgh traffic noise, reggaeton now pulses from car speakers, and local restaurants are featuring horchata on their menus. The face of Western Pennsylvania is changing. According to the 2022 Allegheny County Latinx Needs Assessment Report, the overall population of Pittsburgh grew by less than ...
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