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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. ...
Show's over for northern lights in Western Pennsylvania
The northern lights put on a show over the weekend in Western Pennsylvania — but that could be the end of it. Shannon Hefferan, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said as of now, there’s nothing projected around here in the future. Late Friday and early...
PSP Fire Marshal Investigating Fire on Route 322 That Destroyed Garage, Damaged Several Neighboring Structures
UNION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An investigation is underway into a structure fire that destroyed a garage and damaged several neighboring structures along Route 322 on Friday morning. According to a PSP news release, the State Police Fire Marshal Unit responded to U.S. Route 322 in Union Township, Jefferson...
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 […]
State Police Calls: Local Woman Faces Retail Theft Charges
Area state police responded to the following incidents:. Clarion-based State Police investigated a retail theft at Walmart on Perkins Road, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, around 6:48 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, according to a release issued on May 11. Police say charges were filed against a 21-year-old Marienville woman.
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.
Inmate Found Dead in Cell at SCI Forest
MARIENVILLE, Pa. — The State Correctional Institution at Forest reported the death of an inmate on Thursday. Superintendent Randy Irwin reported on Friday that inmate Nicholas Haluschak Jr., 43, was found unresponsive in his cell on Thursday, May 9. Prison staff immediately responded and provided life-saving measures until EMS...
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 […]
'A unique environment:' Small College WS returns to DuBois; organizers discuss impact
DUBOIS, Pa (WJAC) — This week, twenty college baseball and softball teams will compete in a four-day tournament within the city of DuBois in hopes of beating teams from all across the country. Officials say the tournament's impact extends beyond the field. Hundreds of baseball and softball players have...
Mayport Man Accused of Fleeing Scene After Crashing into Utility Pole
RINGGOLD TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a 52-year-old Mayport man fled the scene of a crash in Jefferson County on Thursday evening. According to Punxsutawney-based State Police, the crash took place on State Route 536, near Boddorf Road, in Ringgold Township, Jefferson County, at 9:14 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.
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