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Lawrence County DA Forces Meta to Unmask Anonymous Facebook Critic 'Frank Durk'

A Lawrence County judge has ordered Meta to hand over the identity behind a Facebook account called Frank Durk, giving District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa a long-sought path to unmask the person he says spent months accusing him of crimes online. The account must first be served with the order, and the person behind it gets 30 days to appeal before Meta is required to disclose who they are.

Lawrence County, PA · 3d
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Allegheny County will make negligent landlords pay to rehouse displaced tenants

An update to Allegheny County’s health code will financially penalize landlords whose tenants must be temporarily rehoused in an emergency due to poor housing conditions, such as a lack of heat in the winter. County Executive Sara Innamorato signed the bill during a ceremony in West Mifflin Thursday afternoon.

Allegheny County, PA · 1d
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Zelienople To Open Time Capsule Tomorrow

Zelienople is hosting a rededication ceremony tomorrow to celebrate the renovations to Veterans Memorial Park. The park sits at the corner of Main and Grandview Avenue. It has undergone a number of updates to restore and improve the monuments. While working on the restoration, organizers also found a time capsule...

Zelienople, PA · 19h

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Public sounds off on U.S. Steel’s proposed hot strip mill in Braddock

The Allegheny County Health Department heard from the public on U.S. Steel’s proposed permit for a new hot strip mill at its plant in Braddock. The company, which was purchased by Nippon Steel of Japan last year, has proposed putting in a new hot strip mill at its Edgar Thomson plant. A hot strip mill presses steel slabs into coils of flat steel used to manufacture cars and appliances.

Braddock, PA · 2d
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$3.8 Million Project to Repair Route 208 Bridge in Scrubgrass Township Starts Next Week

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Work is scheduled to begin Monday on a $3.8 million project to repair a bridge on Route 208 in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, which is rated in poor condition, according to state officials. The bridge sits on Route 208, also known as Emlenton Clintonville...

Venango County, PA · 16h

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UPMC committed to serving Shenango Valley after Sharon Regional closure

UPMC says it's committed to providing care across Mercer and Lawrence counties and plans to keep investing in local services, following the closure of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mercer County, PA · 2d

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Venango County Sheriff Sues Commissioners Over Forced Warden Job, $2,000 Raise

Venango County Sheriff Eric Foy has sued the county’s board of commissioners, arguing they had no legal authority to dissolve the county prison board and then saddle him with the warden’s job on top of his elected duties. Foy is not asking for money — he wants a judge to simply declare the commissioners’ move illegal.

Venango County, PA · 2d

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Medicaid recipients face new renewal requirements beginning in 2027

Allegheny County officials are launching a communitywide campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage as new federal eligibility requirements take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The changes, enacted under the federal Big Beautiful Bill Act, will require many Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage every six months and answer additional questions on lengthy renewal forms. County officials and health care providers say the outreach effort is intended to prevent eligible residents from losing coverage because they miss deadlines or struggle to navigate the renewal process. “Too many people risk losing health coverage even if they are working or eligible for exemptions simply because they are unaware of new requirements or don’t know where to turn for help,” County Executive Sara Innamorato said. Organizations across the county team up The Allegheny County Department of Human Services is partnering with health care providers and community organizations to offer training, public information sessions, text reminders and online advertising. Through a partnership with the UPMC Neighborhood Outreach Center, grassroots organizations will receive training to help residents navigate Pennsylvania’s online Medicaid system . Community office hours also will provide hands-on assistance. A series of town halls will give residents opportunities to ask questions and learn about

Allegheny County, PA · 17h

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Butler County Measles Cases Climb to Five, All in Unvaccinated Residents

Butler County's measles case count has climbed to five, health officials confirmed, with every single case involving someone who was not vaccinated against the virus. The jump comes as Pennsylvania's statewide outbreak surpasses 1,500 confirmed infections for the year, underscoring how the disease continues to find footholds in unvaccinated pockets of the state.

Butler County, PA · 2d

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Twenty Years After Graduation, Navy Veteran Returns Home to Honor Franklin Veterans

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Twenty years after graduating from Franklin Area High School and enlisting in the U.S. Navy, John H. Mullen returned to his alma mater on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to headline the school’s Veterans Day program alongside 36 veteran family members. For Mullen, the morning marked...

Franklin, PA · 1d

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Veterans Alerted To Florida Company Bankruptcy

Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official is warning veterans about the impact of a recent Florida company bankruptcy filing. According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, the bankruptcy of Trajector Holdings, LLC, Trajector Medical, LLC, and related entities could impact veterans since the company assisted with obtaining federal veterans benefits. Veterans...

Pennsylvania · 19h

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Mars Area High School evacuated Friday morning for reported odor of gas

Mars Area High School was evacuated Friday morning, Nov. 13, due to an odor of gas in multiple areas of the building, according to Butler County Emergency Services dispatch recordings. The gas company was requested to the school for the potential leak, which was reported before 9 a.m. “Responding emergency...

Mars, PA · 1d

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Route 837 Duquesne Boulevard Utility Work Begins Monday in Allegheny County

Intermittent traffic stoppages to occur. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing utility work on Route 837 (Duquesne Boulevard) in the City of Duquesne and West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, November 16 weather permitting. There will be single-lane restrictions controlled by flaggers and intermittent traffic stoppages...

Allegheny County, PA · 14h

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Help with heating bills now available for some Pa. residents

This article was originally published by WESA. As temperatures drop and heating bills climb, help is available for Pennsylvanians struggling to keep their homes warm. Applications are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Through April, eligible households can apply for a one-time cash...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Mercer County receives funding for two traffic improvement projects

HARRISBURG - Two Mercer County communities received over $280,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for two traffic projects in Sharon and Hermitage. The City of Sharon received $125,050 to install speed warning devices along East Connelly Boulevard between the Shenango Valley Freeway and Pine Hollow Boulevard. Meanwhile, the...

Mercer County, PA · 11h

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BC3 announces $1.25 million renovation through donation, grant

A one-time, six-figure donation and a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education will allow Butler County Community College to follow through on long-planned upgrades at its main campus. BC3’s board of trustees approved The West End Project at a special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 11. The project’s cost of $1.25...

Butler County, PA · 2d

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Franklin’s Christmas Tree Arrives at Courthouse Ahead of Light Up Night

FRANKLIN, Pa. — Crews raised Franklin’s courthouse Christmas tree Friday after hauling it down Liberty Street with a police escort. Volunteers were preparing to decorate the tree, which will be lit on Light Up Night, Nov. 21. James Shreffler, events and marketing coordinator for the city of Franklin,...

Franklin, PA · 12h

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Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls launches major project aimed at restoring historic building

The Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls has launched a major rehabilitation project aimed at restoring its historic 1903 building and expanding community services across Beaver County.

Beaver Falls, PA · 1d

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Once an exclusive haven for Pittsburgh’s elite, Pitt’s University Club is now open to everyone

Location: University Club at University of Pittsburgh in Oakland. Featured guests: Danielle Olcott, director of food and beverage; Robyn Tongel, hospitality concierge; and Jana Sestili, director of event & conference services, at Pitt’s University Club. 3 things that surprised me:. 1. Acclaimed architect Henry Hornbostel designed The University Club...

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

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Residents debate breathable air, economic progress at hearing about $3 billion US Steel investment

Billions of dollars in investment are earmarked for Braddock’s Edgar Thomson Plant.

Braddock, PA · 3d