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Police: Two Men Ejected From Horse & Buggy That Was Struck From Behind by Vehicle on Route 119
HENDERSON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Authorities say a vehicle crashed into the rear of a horse and buggy along Route 119 on Thursday morning. According to Punxsutawney-based State Police, the crash happened around 6:07 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, on State Route 119 in Henderson Township, Jefferson County. Police...
State Police Calls: Local Student Brings Knife, Throwing Cards to School
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Area state police responded to the following incidents:. Local Student Brings Knife, Throwing Cards to School. DuBois-based State Police responded to an incident at a school on Vo Tech Road in Winslow Township, Jefferson County, at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Police say...
PSP: Indiana County man led police on chase, caught with drugs
INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Blairsville man was arrested after leading troopers on a vehicle and foot pursuit and was then caught with a large amount of suspected methamphetamine. Jacob Isaiah Hankinson, 24, was charged with a felony count of manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture and deliver after he was allegedly […]
DNA leads to arrest of Pennsylvania man 14 years after gas station robbery
INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — DNA led to the arrest of a Pennsylvania man nearly 14 years after a gas station robbery in Indiana County. Alexander Theodule Pelletier, 32, of Williamsport, was charged April 30 for a robbery that happened Sept. 17, 2010 thanks to DNA evidence, according to state police out of the county. […]
PA Nurse Pleas Guilty to Three Counts of Murder
A Pennsylvania nurse who gave lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients has pleaded guilty to three counts of murder. Heather Presdee was given three consecutive life sentences. Prosecutors say she played a role in the deaths of at least 17 patients in western Pennsylvania. The victims ranged in age from 43 […]
Man Charged for Reportedly Harassing Multiple Employees at Brookville Giant Eagle
BROOKVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities released information regarding an incident of harassment at the Brookville Giant Eagle. According to a May 1 release issued by the Brookville Borough Police Department, the incident happened around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at Giant Eagle on White Street in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County.
Coolspring Power Museum has grown into a world class collection
We met last month with my first article written for your pleasure, and I enjoyed recalling my life events for you. Since we are friends now, I would like to introduce you to the museum. It is an interesting story, starting with one engine and becoming a world class collection....
Changing Climate: Severe Weather Team 11 digs into the impacts
Across the globe and here in Western Pennsylvania, we’re seeing many impacts of a changing climate. From milder winters to more-intense storms, the Severe Weather Team at Channel 11 News will be digging into the facts to get beyond politics.
Hazardous waste collection events scheduled for Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority has announced that they’ll be hosting two events for residents to get rid of any hazardous waste. The electronic, televisions & household hazardous waste collection events will take place on Saturday, May 4 and Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The […]
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