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Pa. casino fined for allowing banned gambler to wager
The operator of Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington County was fined $10,000 for allowing an individual to gamble who was prohibited from doing so. Under a consent agreement with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board last month, Washington Trotting Association, LLC, operator of Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, agreed to pay the fine as a result of the incident, the board said in a press release.
Union Township supervisors plead for help cleaning up after tornado
UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Union Township board chair is asking the county to help with tornado cleanup. An EF2 tornado touched down Saturday, damaging anything in its path, from roofing to trees completely uprooted from the ground. Union Township chair Michalle Dupree is asking the county to step in. "The primary help has come from local businesses more than what we've seen anything at this point from the state or the county," Dupree said. She said there has to be something more to help the people of Union Township. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reached out to Washington County. They said this isn't...
Wild videos: EF-2 tornado wreaks havoc south of Pittsburgh
Cleanup efforts are underway in a Pennsylvania town south of Pittsburgh after an EF-2 tornado ripped through the community on Saturday, injuring at least two people and sending parishioners of a local church running for safety as it took a direct hit during a service.
Nereida Rodriguez, 28 Of Washington, PA, Killed: Coroner
Nereida Rodriguez, of the 300 block of Duncan Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania, was found struck dead in the 3000 block of Lincoln Highway East in Leacock Township, Paradise on May 14, Deputy Chief Coroner Eric Bieber detailed in the release. A coroner was called to the scene shortly at 1:04 a.m....
Update: Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail and damaging winds to hit Greene County Saturday
On Saturday at 4:27 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 4:45 p.m. for Greene County. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are expected. "At 4:27 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Powhatan Point, or...
Union Township family describes hanging onto railing as EF2 tornado touched down near their home
UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - The Abel family received no warning that an EF2 tornado was coming toward their home.Related: EF2 tornado damages Washington County church; congregants suffer 'minor' injuriesThere were no sirens to tell family members enjoying a 4-year-old's birthday party that they needed to head inside. The tornado came so fast that they were unable to do so."My husband was holding on to that railing, and my son was holding on to him, and my daughter was holding on to my son," said Joyce Abel. "My husband was like, 'I think it's gonna take us.'"She and her grandchildren...
New restaurant plans to open in the Ohio Valley
A new restaurant is opening in the Ohio Valley. The McMechen City Grill plans to host it’s grand opening on May 18 at 9am. The McMechen City Grill is labeled as a being about the basics with classic American and Italian-American cuisine Hours of operation for the restaurant plan to be 9am-9pm daily Monday-Saturday and […]
'There was sky where the ceilings should be': Residents recall damage left behind by EF2 tornado
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. — It’s been almost 24 hours since residents in Washington County were faced with a terrifying situation.An EF2 tornado touched down, based on a preliminary rating, causing many to shelter and wait out the damage. One of those places where people were sheltered was inside Crossroads Ministries Church in Finleyville.
Dougherty says “It’s surreal” after voters elect him for Marshall County Sheriff
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was a tight race between current Sheriff Bill Helms and Mike Dougherty. Mike Dougherty came out with the win with 49% of the vote and will be Marshall County’s next sheriff starting in January. 7News Reporter Annalise Murphy got to speak with Dougherty one on one to figure out some […]
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