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Jamestown Police Arrest Clymer Resident on Drug Charges During Street Check
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – On July 17, 2024, at approximately 6:57 PM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department conducted a routine street check at the intersection of Liberty Street and East 8th Street. During the patrol, they observed Latrisha S. McCarty, a 54-year-old resident of Clymer, who was known to have an outstanding warrant.
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...
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
Overdose Fatalities Halved: A Beacon of Hope in Chautauqua County
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – Chautauqua County sees a significant decrease in overdose deaths, showcasing the impact of community efforts and Narcan distribution. Chautauqua County’s Mental Health Association (MHA) celebrated a remarkable achievement at their July recovery luncheon. Executive Director Steven Cobb announced a 50% reduction in fatal overdoses from November 2023 to June 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. This decline, from 48 to 24, highlights the effective use of Narcan, a life-saving medication available for free at MHA.
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:
Charges Against Venus Resident Accused of Stalking, Assaulting Victim Held for Court
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Charges against a Venus resident accused of assaulting and stalking a victim during a domestic altercation were held for court on Wednesday afternoon. Court documents show the following charges against 34-year-old Stephanie Marie Lizza, of Venus, were held for court during a preliminary hearing...
Police arrest man linked to Gainey staffer in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Pittsburgh police have arrested a city man previously convicted on drug charges in connection with a shooting Downtown earlier this week. Ray Rivera, 58, of East Liberty, shot a man twice in the arm while the victim was in a car near Smithfield Street on Tuesday afternoon following an argument between the two elsewhere in the city’s central business district, authorities said.
Pirates silently make the Domingo Germán decision Yankees dragged their feet on
Apparently, only Brian Cashman was foolish enough to be enamored with Domingo Germán for an impactful length of time. The right-hander's time with the Yankees was lowlighted by endless scandal, punishable bad behavior, and personal troubles. Following Germán's promotion in 2017, he made 14 low-impact starts in 2018, then rose to rotation prominence the following year (with an 18-4 record and 4.03 ERA for the "next man up" Yankees).
Buhl Trust objects to Steward sale of Sharon Regional over 'clear violation' of 2014 deal
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Christian H. Buhl Legacy Trust, formerly known as the Buhl Trust for Sharon Regional Health System, have filed a joint objection against the bankruptcy sale of the Mercer County hospital currently run by Steward Health. According to the filing, The Buhl Trust has served...
Arts and music set for Clarion Summer Fest’s third weekend
Clarion Summer Fest’s Arts and Music weekend, organized by The Local Clarion County, will run from Friday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 4. The event features the Glassblowers Village in Memorial Park, showcasing crafts from glassblowers across the Northeast, and an art glass exhibit by Dominick Labino at the Clarion County Historical Society. Activities include Lost Wax Metal Casting workshops, Pop-Up Shops, street musicians, food vendors, a chalk art competition, and a Big Marble Hunt. Additional highlights are the Brewery 5K Run, pig-themed activities in the Kids Zone, a yoga class, and live music at Mechanistic Brewing Company. For more information about The Local Clarion Summer Fest, follow Clarion Summer Fest on Facebook, email thelocalclarioncounty@gmail.com or call Event Producer Jacqueline Griebel at 814-657-5728.
Join the Summer Block Party at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts!
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – Join the fun at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Summer Block Party on 3rd St., Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy live music by Honky Tonk Heroes until 7:30 p.m. Activities, food, and beverages will be available for purchase. Reg staff will sell beverages, and WRFA-LP will broadcast live from under the theater marquee throughout the afternoon.
P-Tech Academy Graduates Urged to Embrace Future Opportunities by BPU Coordinator
(WNY News Now) – Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ Business Development Coordinator, recently inspired P-Tech Academy graduates with a speech focused on innovation, perseverance, and future opportunities in the technology field. In her speech, Ditonto highlighted the importance of innovation, perseverance and the opportunities that await...
Post-season runs end at states for major and junior all-stars
What a season for the Titusville/Mid-East/Cochranton Junior and Titusville Major League all-star teams. Both teams ended up playing for a state championship this past week. The majors got off to a rocky start in the section tournament dropping a 4-1 game to Punxsutawney. They then battled back from the losers bracket winning the next four games, including beating Punxsy twice in row 3-0 and 5-4.
Titusville minors drop out in sections to powerhouse St. Mary's
The Titusville 8-10 year old minor league team won the District 1 title a couple weeks back. This put them into the Section 1 tournament where they hoped to become the third Titusville and area team to advance to a state championship round. Unfortunately that didn’t happen because of the...
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.
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