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CEC Issues Another Peak Alert
It’s another peak alert day for Central Electric Cooperative. With temperatures expected to hit the upper 80s, the CEC is asking customers to conserve power from 1pm to 7pm. That can be done by doing chores during non-peak hours, unnecessary lights and electronics are off, and cooking on grills or on stove tops.
Police: Venus Man Distracted by Cell Phone Prior to Rollover Crash in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local man was injured during a rollover crash in Cranberry Township. According to a report released by PSP Franklin on Monday, July 15, the crash happened on Bredinsburg Road in Cranberry Township, Venango County, around 3:47 p.m. on Monday, July 8.
‘Never give up our goodness,’ Ferrence on violence and American politics
In a spirit of reflection and dialogue following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the WVU Press offers a blog on violence from Matthew Ferrence’s forthcoming book, “I Hate it Here, Please Vote For Me: Essays on Rural Political Decay.”. Read the blog.
‘I Was Bawling’: Fox News Host Laura Ingraham Says She ‘Started Crying’ Upon Learning Trump Was Shot
Fox News host Laura Ingraham said she was overcome with grief upon learning that former President Donald Trump had been shot. A would-be assassin shot Trump in the ear at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. One rally-goer was killed and two others were wounded. The shooter was 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by the Secret Service. He was a registered Republican who once gave $15 to a Democratic fundraising platform. His motive remains unclear at this point.
Erie Police Focused on Safety of Local Officials in Wake of Saturday's Assassination Attempt
Saturday's shooting in Butler, Pa., has already led to some changes in how the Erie Police Department is preparing for the run-up to the election. One of the department's main concerns is making sure local politicians and candidates are safe. State lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle on...
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to insider trading of Dick’s Sporting Goods securities
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man who profited over $800,000 from insider trading pleaded guilty in federal court. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on July 11 that 62-year-old Frank T. Poerio Jr., of Gibsonia, pleaded guilty to four counts of securities fraud. In connection with the guilty plea, Poerio used sensitive, material non-public information […]
Microburst Causes Damage With Hail and Wind
It was a brief, but explosive storm that hit the Butler area Monday afternoon. A roll of thunder was heard just a little after 2 p.m. in the City of Butler. It was soon followed by gusty winds and heavy hail. The microburst lasted not much longer than 5 minutes,...
Pre-shooting poll shows Trump leads Biden in Pennsylvania, trails in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, but trails in Virginia, according to a New York Times/Sienna College poll of registered voters conducted in those states on July 9 to 11 and published on Monday.
Webinar To Focus On Homelessness In Rural Areas
Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about tools planners can use to help address homelessness. A 75 minute webinar titled “Improving Rural Communities Response to Homelessness” will begin at noon Wednesday. A licensed social worker and community development health and human science educator...
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
Butler Twp. First Responders Honored For Life Saving CPR
Several local emergency responders have been recognized for extraordinary efforts to save a life earlier this year. Butler Township Police Officer Jeffrey Lewis was among those receiving the “American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero” award at Butler Township Commissioners meeting Monday night. A call came into the Butler County...
One Person Flown To Hospital After City Rollover Crash
At least one person was seriously injured as a result of a vehicle rollover Monday afternoon in the city of Butler. A call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after noon for a flipped over car on fire in the 200 block of West Fulton Street. Butler City...
McCormick proposes a negative advertising ceasefire to Casey in Pennsylvania Senate race
Dave McCormick, the Republican nominee in the Pennsylvania Senate race, proposed a halt in attack ads in his contest against Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally. “In light of the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, I agree with President Biden […]
Aliquippa's Vashawn Patrick ready for new challenge as interim head coach
ALIQUIPPA — After Aliquippa football head coach Mike Warfield announced he would be taking a leave of absence during the 2024 season, the Quips named associate head coach Vashawn Patrick the interim head coach for the upcoming season. Even though there is a new leader at the helm, Patrick is no stranger to...
My car was towed over $1,260 in parking tickets but I did nothing wrong – my ‘dead plates’ were the real culprit
A WOMAN was left confused after being told she was responsible for several speeding tickets associated with her old license plates. She only learned of the extra tickets when she called the parking authorities. Brittany Walker, a Pennsylvania resident, bought a 1995 Mercedes-Benz sedan when someone she knew posted an ad online that they were […]
Roach Urges Unity Amid Political Turmoil
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, prompted Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach to call for unity and action against political violence during the weekly media briefing on Monday. Roach began with a solemn address on the incident, sparking concerns about the rampant accessibility of deadly weapons....
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