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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...
State Police say Mercer County traffic stop turned into chase, officer being punched
A Pittsburgh man is in the Mercer County Jail after a state trooper says he led him on a 25-mile-long high-speed chase. State Police say they tried to pull over a Ford Fusion for a traffic violation early Sunday along I-79 near the Grove City Interchange. The car sped away...
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...
New Castle police implementing specialized street crimes unit after recent uptick in violent crimes
New Castle police were called to a home along North Shenango Street for a stabbing Thursday night around 10:30 p.m. There they found a man on the front porch bleeding.
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.
Couple looking to rebuild after pie shop was destroyed by fire
Jodi and Frank Smith were returning home from the store when they noticed smoke coming from their Country Pie Shop, just behind their home. They called the fire department but it was too late for the building.
Riverside baseball looks to capture back-to-back WPIAL Class 3A championships
WASHINGTON — For the second consecutive season, Riverside is back in the WPIAL Championship game after yet another dominant season, this time matching up against Avonworth at Wild Things Park in Washington, Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game. This Panthers roster is no strangers to the bright lights of the postseason as the team has posted a 41-1 record over the past two seasons after capturing both a WPIAL and PIAA championship...
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.
Mahoning and Shenango Valley veterans reflect on the values America must cherish
During a Memorial Day parade in Hermitage and Poland, veterans stood among the graves of those who gave their lives for our country and reflected on the profound ideals they hold close to their hearts. "I hope we don't lose sight of the sacrifice of our veterans and military personnel....
Two years of body camera usage for Boardman police, chief says it's effective and adds to transparency
After a period of a little more than two years, communities like Boardman Township are seeing the impact of body camera use by officers, in their every day work routines. The department brought in the cameras at the beginning of 2022, with funding through several grants, costing more than 200-thousand dollars.
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