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Consecutive life sentences for Pa. nurse who killed patients
Harrisburg, Pa. – A nurse will spend the rest of her life in prison, without the possibility of parole, for intentionally administering lethal doses of insulin to patients at numerous skilled nursing facilities. Heather Pressdee, of Natrona Heights, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, and 19 counts of criminal attempt to commit murder, according to Attorney General Michelle Henry. The guilty pleas regard Pressdee administering lethal and potentially...
Brookville Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Man, Woman with Axe Due in Court This Week
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — A Brookville man, who is behind bars for allegedly threatening a couple with an axe, is due in court on Thursday morning. Court documents indicate a preliminary hearing for 40-year-old Jesse James McNutt, of Brookville, is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, with District Judge Gregory Bazylak presiding.
Pennsylvania State Police Troop C holds memorial to remember fallen troopers
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Pennsylvania State Police Troop C held a memorial for all the fallen troopers in the 119-year history of the department. The Pennsylvania State Police was founded in 1905 and ever since its founding, there have been 104 members killed on duty. Most recently Trooper Jacques Rogeau Jr., was killed in action […]
Softball Game Preview: Brookville Heads Out
Brookville is 0-4 against Karns City since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Brookville Raiders will head out on the road to take on the Karns City Gremlins at 11:00 a.m. Brookville is is headed into Saturday's matchup...
Local Woman’s Stained Glass Innovation Video Lights Up TikTok
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — When Malorie McFarland applied a translucent film that mimicked the intricate beauty of stained glass to her vehicle’s moon roof, she did not anticipate the sweeping impact it would have. Her TikTok video showcasing this simple modification has garnered over 4.1 million views on...
AN EXPLORATION OF IDENTITY: Brookville Native Hosting Book Signing for Novel Set During Vietnam War
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Brookville native and author James English will host a book signing on May 18 for his latest book, “First With Guns,” a historical novel set in the Vietnam War. The event will take place at noon on May 18 at the Brookville Presbyterian...
Dawson Smail Collects Four Hits, Noah Harrison Homers as Clarion Downs Moniteau, 10-0
CLARION, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Dawson Smail went 4 for 4 with a pair of doubles and three RBIs as the Clarion baseball team kept rolling with a 10-0 win over Moniteau on Thursday afternoon. Noah Harrison also homered and drove in three and Devon Lauer and Tanner Miller combined...
Brookville Native Keith Ferraro Brings Stability and Success to Clarion Wrestling
CLARION Pa. – In 2014 Clarion University’s goal for their Division 1 wrestling program was to find a head coach who could bring stability to the team. “We needed to get some stability in the program,” Dave Katis, former Clarion University athletic director, told exploreClarion.com, “So, I went to the table with a high school resume (for) assistant coach Keith Ferraro.”
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...
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