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Pa. Game Commission asks public to report wild turkey sightings
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the Pa. community to report any wild turkeys spotted through the end of August. If you spot any wild turkeys through Aug. 31, make it count by reporting it to the Commission’s Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which can be found by clicking here. You will […]
Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo location in Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo convenience store/gas station in an attempt to focus on the core of their brand. The company announced the sale of the chain of convenience stores to Couche-Tard, an international company in the convenience store and fuel industry. While the sale isn’t expected to be complete until […]
John Fetterman's own communications director criticizes his support for Israel to reporter
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., unequivocally backing Israel even as its assault on Gaza wreaks carnage on the civilian population, has seen the departure of several top staffers from his office over the past several months. Now, a current staffer has gone on the record to criticize her boss over his hardline pro-Israel stance to Free Press senior editor Peter Savodnick, who reprinted some of her words in a profile of Fetterman.
Districts Ready For Upcoming School Year
The first round of students in Butler County are getting ready to head back to class Wednesday. Wednesday is the first day of school for students in the Knoch, Slippery Rock, Freeport, and AC Valley School Districts. Of course the new year means some new changes—and that’s the case at...
Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Starting Bulldozer on Washington Township Property, Letting It Run for About 10 Hours
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Leeper man is accused of starting a bulldozer on a Washington Township property and leaving it run until the property owner shut it off approximately 10 hours later. Court records indicate that Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 45-year-old Dennis Ray Smith,...
The Black Crowes announce tour stop at UPMC Events Center
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Black Crowes are extending their 2024 tour with 14 new shows, including one in the Pittsburgh area. The rock band will perform at UPMC Events Center on the campus of Robert Morris University on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Presales began Tuesday, and tickets will go...
Kameron Kerle Medalist As Bobcat Golfers Win Second Straight KSAC Boys Mega Match
(Photos courtesy of Clarion assistant coach Jackie Kerle) The Clarion Area Bobcats won their second straight Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference Boys Mega Match, on Monday (August 19th), carding a 211, while Kameron Kerle finished in the top spot with a 36. Parker Miller fired a 40 for the Bobcats. Lucas...
Aliquippa man convicted in 1996 murder-for-hire plot dies while in prison
HUNTINGDON, Pa. ― Officials have revealed that an Aliquippa man convicted for his role in a well-known murder-for-hire plot in Beaver County nearly 30 years ago died Friday afternoon. According to authorities at SCI Huntingdon, correctional officers found 44-year-old Trazis Durham unresponsive in his cell on Aug. 16. Medical personnel on the scene tried to assist him, and he was taken to Penn Highlands Hospital, but medical staff pronounced Durham dead as of 1:27 p.m. that...
Kennywood to host first 21-plus event
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Kennywood has been around for over 120 years, but next week, it's doing something it's never done before. The park will host its first 21 and over event on Friday, Aug. 30, giving attendees a sneak peek at Phantom Fall Fest while serving a Halloween-themed buffet alongside beer, wine and cocktails. There will also be a "massive dance party" with a DJ on the Island Stage. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at the "mAlice in Wonderland" haunt and exclusive time on some popular rides like the Jack Rabbit. The park is open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m....
'My heart breaks:' Diner owners frustrated after having to close during busiest week of the year
PITTSBURGH — The door of Pamela's Diner in Oakland remained locked Monday morning, leaving the owners and employees frustrated and hungry customers sad. This week, when students return to Pitt and other nearby universities, is typically the busiest week of the year, according to Pamela's owner Tim Blosat. But for the last two days, the diner has been closed because the building has been dealing with no power.
Residents struggle to relocate after mobile home park repurposed for overflow parking
A little over a year ago, Meer Village LLC bought the Village Mobile Home Park off of West Lake Road. In January of 2024, the new owners, who also own Waldameer Park and Water World, gave park residents evacuation notices requiring them to either leave or move their mobile homes by the end of October.
REPORT: Steelers to sign former Pittsburgh Maulers standout
Injuries to Payton Wilson and Tyler Matakevich left the Pittsburgh Steelers thin at inside linebacker, forcing the team to bring one in. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Steelers are signing Kyahva Tezino, best known to Pittsburgh football fans for his time with the Maulers. During the 2022 season,...
Recovering From a Stroke Is Hard and Isolating Work. Stroke Camps Give Survivors and Caretakers a Break
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Life after a stroke can strain the people who experience them and their caretakers. Survivors of strokes, which occur when blood is blocked to part of the brain, can lose their mobility and balance, have trouble swallowing and struggle to complete daily tasks like cooking or grooming. Recovery is hard work, and often isolating. This is why earlier this summer, 21 stroke survivors and caregivers went on a...
Margo Price & Tedeschi Trucks Band ‘Go Get Stoned’ Near Pittsburgh
Tedeschi Trucks Band welcomed opener Margo Price and several members of her backing band to help close out the latest Deuces Wild Tour stop at The Pavilion at Star Lake on Saturday night. Price, her husband Jeremy Ivey and bassist Alec Newnam joined the 12-piece ensemble for their “Let’s Go Get Stoned” encore in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.
Burrell hires former assistant Steve Ansani as head wrestling coach , Trib HSSN
Burrell celebrates with the trophy after beating Burgettstown in the WPIAL Class 2A team championship Feb. 3 at Peters Township High School. Steve Ansani was approved Tuesday as Burrell’s new wrestling coach by the school board. Ansani was an assistant coach under Josh Shields, who resigned after the season...
Local Sports News: August 21, 2024
Indiana University Women’s Soccer holds off Ball State 2-1 The Indiana University Women’s Soccer team improved to 2-0 on the season with 2-1 win over the Ball State Cardinals Tuesday Night at the Briner Sports Complex in Muncie, Indiana. The Hoosiers will have a week off before Hosting Wright State next Thursday Afternoon at 4:30pm at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Ball State is 1-1 on the season and will travel to Bulter on Thursday. Indiana scored 2 goals in the first 7 minutes of the match. Sophomore Midfielder Kennedy Neighbors scored her second goal in as many games at the 3:56 mark with the assist to Layla Sidrah who assisted on Neighbors game winning goal last Thursday against Tennessee. Freshman Haden Vleck scored her first career goal in just her second game at the 6:18 mark with Sidrah getting her third assist in just her second career game. Ball State got one back at the 28:08 when Addie Chester went lower left to get it back Indiana Goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg to make it to 2-1 as neither team found the back of the net in the second half.
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