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Bolted carport lands in neighbor's yard after storm sweeps through Western PA
VANPORT, Pa. — The Vanport community came together to clear roadways and pick up the pieces after a strong storm ripped through Saturday afternoon. "We need a ton of hands on deck, and everyone, like, came together as a community. As I said, it just made my heart so full," said Dylana DiFrango.
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Monday morning
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:52 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 a.m. for Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson and Armstrong counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:52 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a...
Toddler who nearly drowned in Beaver out of coma, first responders recall rescue as ‘organized chaos’
BEAVER — A Beaver County boy rescued from a creek earlier this week has come out of his coma. Three-year-old Levi Wright’s family friend Mindy Clark shared with KSL TV that Levi had woken up but was still on a ventilator and not talking. “He’s pretty wiggly; his...
Rochester man drowns in Donegal Township pond
A Rochester man’s apparent drowning death Friday in Donegal Township is under investigation by state police and Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson. Carson said it appears that Glenn T. White, 58, was the victim of an accidental drowning when he jumped into a pond to retrieve an injured bird, went under the water and didn’t resurface.
New Cumberland residents come together for Memorial Day
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The New Cumberland community came together this Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The day started with the annual memorial mile followed by a ceremony hosted by the VFW. After the ceremony, the community prepared for the parade, which traveled down Ridge Avenue and ended […]
When is it legal to shoot at someone in self-defense in Ohio, Pennsylvania?
Two different shootings over the course of three days. One of the shootings was at Rally's in Warren, and the other was at a Farrell bar after a fight broke out. Since one happened in Ohio and one happened in Pennsylvania, the laws regarding self defense are different. "You have...
In brief: Pedestrian safety on Beaver Street, summer reading and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley officials are working with Gateway Engineers to address pedestrian safety issues along Beaver Street. Council received reports of people being stuck by vehicles while in crosswalks at various intersections, including one of a woman who was struck in September and is still recovering. Council president Cynthia Mullins said they have “some good ideas and are getting good guidance” on how to address these issues. However, actual plans on how to improve the intersections have not yet been released.
Wampum Legion hosting events in June
Wampum is a small town with a lot going on. On June 1, the big upcoming event is the Wampum Community Yard Sale. For over 25 years beginning at 9 a.m., bargain hunters have been cruising Wampum, Chewton and New Beaver, where almost every house has something for sale. As...
Case Against Tionesta Woman Accused of Stuffing Over $500 Worth of Stolen Items in Plastic Bags at Cranberry Walmart Held for Court
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The case against a Tionesta woman accused of allegedly stealing over $500 worth of items from Walmart in Cranberry Township was held for court on Wednesday. According to court documents, the following criminal charge against 28-year-old Destiny Nichole Altman, of Tionesta, was held for...
Dense fog advisory affecting Southwest Pa. until Sunday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:22 a.m. in effect until 8 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility one quarter mile...
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