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Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts ‘Sure Splash’ Program
Aqua Pennsylvania supports water safety with a $50,000 investment through its Essential Foundation under the Sure Splash initiative. Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $50,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation as part of Aqua’s new Sure Splash initiative.
What happens if Shapiro joins Harris ticket, wins election? This man becomes Pa. governor.
A Pittsburgh-area native would be next in line if Gov. Josh Shapiro were to join the Democratic ticket for the presidency and win the November election. For Shapiro to assume the role of vice president, he'd resign from the governorship. The Pennsylvania Constitution is clear about the line of succession: "In the...
US Attorneys host virtual program to Pennsylvania prisons and jails to ensure inmates have access treatment for opioid use disorder
HARRISBURG, Pa. — As part of the Department of Justice’s response to the opioid crisis, the United States Attorneys for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania hosted a virtual training this week to educate Pennsylvania’s state and local correctional facilities on their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide inmates with access to medication to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).
Man shot, injured at Pennsylvania Trump rally released from hospital
One of the two men shot and injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital, officials said. David Dutch, 57, was discharged on Wednesday, Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh said. Dutch was shot in the chest and liver and was initially in...
Election safety preparations underway in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the assassination attempt on a former president to the race for the White House getting heated, threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.FBI Pittsburgh told KDKA-TV, "In recent months, the FBI has seen an increase in threats to election workers across the country. The types of threats are varied and have included online threats and harassment, white powder letters to election facilities, and swatting against election workers. The FBI takes all threats of violence seriously, including threats targeting those who do the critical work of administering free and fair elections throughout...
ODNR auctions boat seized from Hermitage fisherman convicted in tournament cheating scandal
You may recall a cheating scandal in a Cleveland fishing competition that involved two men including one from the Shenango Valley. Now, the boat seized from that scandal has a new home. According to a press release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the fishing boat used by...
New research & development center focused on rocket propulsion coming to Mahoning Valley
A new research & development (R&D) center focused on rocket propulsion is on its way to the Mahoning Valley. 21 News sat down with Ursa Major, a privately funded company focused on rocket propulsion, who is establishing a new R&D center in the Boardman to advance additive manufacturing and materials development technology for liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica Italian Festival returns Thursday through Sunday
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica Italian Festival returns to Youngstown for four days beginning Thursday. In addition to food, fun, and craft vendors some of the Valley’s favorite bands will entertain at 343 Via Mt. Carmel. There’ll be food for every palate including cavatelli, sausage sandwiches, greens,...
Amazon holds job fair for new Westmoreland County warehouse
NEW STANTON, Pa. (KDKA) — If you need a job in Westmoreland County, Amazon is hiring.On Wednesday at the Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, Amazon held a job fair to find employees for its newly opened fulfillment center in New Stanton.Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.Amazon spokesperson Sam Fisher said that employees can expect incremental pay increases every six months, along with opportunities to advance into leadership within the company."We care about our employees and the communities they live in and work in. And that is why...
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Among Betting Favorites for First Coach Fired in 2024
Pat Narduzzi is coming off the worst season of his nine years in Pittsburgh, which is also the worst season in Pittsburgh over the last quarter century, and his national perception isn’t great. According to BetOnline, Narduzzi is one of the top candidates to be fired first in the...
Northeast Ohio weather: Warming trend through the weekend; stormy at times next week
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - High pressure has settled into our region, and this feature will keep things nice and dry through the weekend. (Although, we could use some rain.) Temperatures will soar into the mid 80s on Saturday afternoon. Sunday will feature highs in the low 90s. Scattered thunderstorm chances...
Ohio Supreme Court Changes Legal Definition Of Boneless Chicken Wings In A Slap In The Face To Common Sense
Boneless chicken wings have been a hot topic of debate among bar food aficionados who argue about whether or not they should even be called wings in the first place, and now, Ohio’s Supreme Court has complicated matters even further with a controversial ruling. The National Chicken Council credits Buffalo Wild Wings with introducing the […] The post Ohio Supreme Court Changes Legal Definition Of Boneless Chicken Wings In A Slap In The Face To Common Sense appeared first on BroBible.
Charges held for court against Mercer County man accused of killing, dismembering teen
MERCER, Pa. — The man accused of killing and dismembering a Mercer County teen appeared before a judge for the first time Thursday. The judge held all charges against the defendant, DaShawn Watkins, for court. Watkins, 29, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, abuse of a corpse, and...
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