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Missouri Man Arrested In Jefferson County
A Missouri man is behind bars in Jefferson County, accused of trying to meet a teenage girl for sex. Police say on Sunday 56-year-old David Patterson began communicating with the group 814 Pred Hunters, which was posing as a 15-year-old girl. Police say the conversation became sexual, and Patterson was...
Western Pennsylvania restaurant workers dish on dining etiquette
Workers in the food service industry have their plates full navigating menus, taking orders, making drinks, cleaning tables and running food orders — all while keeping customers happy. The restaurant industry generates more than $28 billion in tips annually, according to a 2023 report from Gitnux, which specializes in...
Clarion Man Charged with Allegedly Resisting Arrest During Warrant Execution Faces Hearing on Tuesday
CLARION BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A Clarion man accused of resisting arrest during the execution of a warrant faces a hearing on Tuesday. According to court records, a preliminary hearing for 29-year-old Zachary Brian Lockwood, of Clarion, is set for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, with District Judge Timothy Schill presiding.
Woman Accused of Driving Under Influence with Juvenile Passenger, Crashing SUV into Tree in Bell Township
BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a 47-year-old woman was reportedly under the influence of alcohol/and or controlled substances when she crashed her vehicle with a juvenile passenger in Bell Township. According to court documents, Punxsutawney-based State Police filed criminal charges against 47-year-old Allison Marion Nunes, of Springfield,...
State Police Calls: Brookville Man Accused of Fleeing Traffic Stop, Abandoning Truck
JEFFERSON/INDIANA CO., Pa. (EYT) — Punxsutawney-based State Police responded to the following incidents:. Brookville Man Accused of Fleeing Traffic Stop, Abandoning Truck. PSP Punxsutawney attempted to stop a silver Ford F-150 near State Route 36 and Laurel Ridge Road, in Oliver Township, Jefferson County, for a summary traffic violation around 8:16 p.m. on April Tuesday, April 23.
Update: Freeze warning affecting part of Pennsylvania Friday
On Thursday at 8:53 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated freeze warning valid for Friday between midnight and 9 a.m. for Venango, Forest, Clarion and Jefferson counties. The weather service describes, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected." "Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive...
State Police Calls: Newbie Woman Charged for Allegedly Harassing Man on Multiple Occasions
ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Kittanning-based State Police responded to the following incidents:. Newbie Woman Charged for Allegedly Harassing Man on Multiple Occasions. PSP Kittanning was dispatched to a harassment call on Punxsy Road in Redbank Township, Armstrong County, at 8:28 a.m. on Monday, April 22. Police say a...
Favorite Groundhog Day family restaurant to close for good
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A community favorite family restaurant in Punxsutawney announced it will be closing its doors for good. Punxy Phil’s Family Restaurant took to their Facebook page Thursday where they said they will be closing on Sunday, May 12 due to ongoing staffing issues. They also explained the issues prevented them from continuing […]
Driver Falls Asleep Behind Wheel of Tractor-Trailer, Crashes on I-80 in Brookville Borough
BROOKVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities say a tractor-trailer driver fell asleep while driving on Interstate 80 in Brookville Borough on Saturday morning. According to DuBois-based State Police, the crash happened around 7:52 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, on Interstate 80 in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County. Police say 22-year-old...
American Legion Honor Guard commander ends run after 27 years of funerals in W.Pa., beyond
Joseph Paradise has given military funeral honors to more than 3,000 veterans in Western Pennsylvania and beyond, no matter the weather. At 93, the Penn Hills resident is finally ready to retire, save for his work as a school crossing guard at Long Road and Datura Drive. He’s stepping away as commander of the Monroeville American Legion Post 820 Honor Guard, a volunteer position he has held for about 10 years.
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