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Freeport Area School District in a familiar place as it faces deficit
The Freeport Area School District is looking to close a shortfall of about $880,000 in its proposed budget. Barring cuts or unexpected changes, the district will dip into its fund balance to bridge the gap for the sixth time in seven years. Just how much it’ll deplete its $2.8 million...
Footage shot by Cranberry Portage resident shows massive out-of-control-wildfire that led to evacuation
Keith Jaeger was out with friends Saturday night before evacuating Cranberry Portage. He grabbed his camera to document the blaze and the smoke-filled skies while heading to The Pas.
1 injured in New Kensington stabbing
Police are investigating after one person was stabbed in New Kensington Saturday night. The stabbing happened around 11 p.m. along the 1200 block of Victoria Street. Westmoreland County officials said a man was found with a stab wound in the arm. He was rushed to the hospital. One person was...
Stabbing in Arnold sends man to hospital
A man was taken to a hospital for treatment following a stabbing Saturday night in Arnold. The man was stabbed in the arm at about 11 p.m., TribLive news partner WTAE reported. Police have taken one person into custody, according to the report. Additional details weren’t immediately available.
Cat tossed from vehicle gets second chance thanks to good Samaritan
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Frankie's Friends animal rescue needs help after a good Samaritan brought in a cat who'd been thrown from a vehicle. Nelly is a sweet kitty with a grumpy face and a sad tale. Frankie's Friends in New Kensington was contacted by a woman who says she saw the Persian mix cat being thrown from a vehicle on a Route 28 ramp near the Comfort Inn in O'Hara Township.
Phantom Fireworks moving into former New Kensington Rite Aid building
A former Rite Aid in New Kensington is becoming a year-round fireworks store. Phantom Fireworks plans to open its store in the former pharmacy at 700 Stevenson Blvd. by mid-June in time for this year’s Fourth of July season, said Michael Podolsky, deputy general counsel for the Youngstown, Ohio-based company.
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