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One person dead after falling from six-story window in Ridgway
ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Elk County Coroner Michelle Muccio-Krise has released information about an investigation that is underway after a person fell from a six-story window in the borough of Ridgway. According to the coroner, Timothy Towne, 58, was found deceased outside of the N. Mill Street apartment complex on Wednesday, May 8. An […]
Police Release Details of Hit-and-Run Crash on Route 153 That Injured Area Man
DECATUR TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Clearfield released details of a hit-and-run crash that left an area man injured last month. According to a report released by PSP Clearfield on Monday, May 13, the crash took place at 7:33 p.m. on April 29, on State Route 153, in Decatur Township, Clearfield County.
Wheeling Central forces game three with 2-1 regional win over St. Marys
ST. MARYS – In game one of the best-of-three regional championship series between St. Marys and Wheeling Central, Blue Devils’ pitcher Cali Masters threw a no-hitter en route to a 3-0 victory against the Maroon Knights. Game two was also a well-pitched affair, but this time St. Marys fell to Central by a final of 2-1, forcing a winner-takes-all game three in Wheeling on Wednesday.
GRAND SLAM: Union/A-C Valley Senior Hayden Smith Wins Fourth Straight D9 Title in the High Jump
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Hayden Smith wasn’t trying to do too much on a rainy afternoon and with a sore heel and shin. The Union/A-C Valley senior cleared 6 feet, 5 inches in the high jump to do just that, claiming the gold in the event for the fourth consecutive year at the District 9 Class 2A Track and Field Championships at Brookville High School on Friday.
Campaign to plug abandoned wells saves lives, creates prosperity
Western Pennsylvania was recently the site of a significant achievement, the plugging of the 200th abandoned or orphaned gas well in the state over the last 14 months. That's more wells than the state was able to plug over the prior nine years. This accomplishment was more than just a numbers game, however. It represents a commitment by federal and state governments to environmental stewardship, public health, and sustainable and responsible economic growth. ...
Five Central Pa counties awarded over $200k for senior community centers
(WTAJ) — Huntingdon, Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Jefferson County are among the 45 senior community centers that will be receiving grants to ensure older adults are supported in familiar, local places with services to stay healthy and connected to their communities. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced on Tuesday, May 14 that 45 Senior Community […]
Baseball Recap: Hollidaysburg comes up short despite Vince Boland's strong performance
Hollidaysburg was the 11-1 winner over Clearfield when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers fell 5-2 to the Clearfield Bison on Thursday. Hollidaysburg got a good showing from Vince Boland, who pitched two innings while...
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