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Two from Elk County charged after toddler swallows cannabis
RIDGWAY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two people from Ridgway are facing criminal charges after a toddler allegedly digested cannabis while in their care. Officers with the Ridgway Boro Police Department responded to a call on the 700 block of Front Street March 30 for a two year old “not acting like their self.” Police said that […]
Punxsy Man Charged After Allegedly Harassing Individuals in Punxsutawney Borough
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is facing harassment and related charges following a dispute in Punxsutawney Borough Tuesday evening. Court records show the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 31-year-old David Edward Pierce Jr., of Johnsonburg, in District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock’s office on Wednesday, June 5.
In rural Pennsylvania, crypto mining offers a lifeline for dying gas wells
The situation adds to the growing concern about a potential surge in bitcoin mining — and its potential to increase air pollution — throughout Pennsylvania. Across the country, crypto mining is blamed for producing millions of tons of carbon dioxide and consuming vast amounts of electricity — more than some entire countries. The post In rural Pennsylvania, crypto mining offers a lifeline for dying gas wells appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
NY man robbed bank, led police on chase in stolen vehicle: PSP
(WJET/WFXP) — A New York man was taken into custody Thursday morning after robbing a McKean County bank and fleeing police from multiple departments in an allegedly stolen vehicle. According to PSP Lewis, troopers were first called to the Hamlin Bank in the 100 block of Main St. in Eldred Borough around 9:46 a.m. after […]
Closure Announced for Main Street Railroad Crossing in Brockway
BROCKWAY, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 is announcing a closure on Route 28 (Main Street) Brockway, Jefferson County as Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad will be replacing a railroad crossing beginning June 17 at 6:30 a.m. through June 21, at 6:30 p.m. The closure will...
State Police Calls: Local Woman Charged for Harassing Man
CLARION/FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) — Area state police responded to the following incidents:. PSP Marienville responded to an incident of harassment in the 700 block of Wood Street, in Clarion Borough, at 9:37 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. Police say a known 21-year-old Clarion woman texted a victim and...
Local Woman Entrapped in Vehicle After Two-Vehicle Crash in Tionesta Township
TIONESTA TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Two local residents were hospitalized after a crash in Tionesta Township on Thursday morning. According to Marienville-based State Police, a trooper was on routine patrol when the trooper came upon a two vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 36 and Smokey Hill Road, in Tionesta Township, Forest County, at 11:03 a.m. on Thursday, June 6.
Local Teen Caught on Video Surveillance Fleeing Scene After Crashing into Car Wash Bay in Tionesta Borough
TIONESTA BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local teen fled the scene after crashing his truck into a garage bay at a car wash in Tionesta Borough. According to Marienville-based State Police, the incident happened around 3:11 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, near Faulkner Drive, in Tionesta Borough, Forest County.
Police ask public for information regarding McKean Co. stabbing
(WJET/WFXP) — Police are asking for help from the public after a man was stabbed in McKean County. On Sunday, May 26, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) – Lewis Run Barracks responded to reports of a possible shooting in Corydon Township. Upon further investigation, police discovered a 48-year-old Bradford man who had sustained a stab wound […]
Investigation Launched After Local Woman Loses $15,000 Through Forged Check
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. — Police are investigating after a local elderly woman lost approximately $15,000.00 through a forgery incident. According to Marienville-based State Police, troopers responded to a theft that occurred around 1:11 p.m. on Friday, May 31, on Cherry Street in Jenks Township, Forest County. Police say approximately...
State Police Calls: Troopers Investigating Theft of Logging Equipment
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Marienville-based State Police responded to the following incidents:. PSP Marienville responded to a theft on May 29 in the 1200 block of Butcher Knife Hill Road, in Harmony Township, Forest County. Police say tools were taken from logging equipment sometime between 2:00 p.m. on...
Pennsylvania State Police: Port Allegany logger's death ruled accidental
A 26-year-old McKean County man who was fatally injured last month died as a result of a logging accident, Pennsylvania State Police said Thursday. Coudersport-based troopers said Atlee Weaver of Port Allegany was killed April 15 in a logging incident at 112 Pinneo Hill Road in the Town of Oswayo.
St. Marys’ Cali Masters named first team all-state captain in softball
CHARLESTON — It’s been a process for the St. Marys High School softball program of head coach Lacy Riggs. For the first time in school history the Blue Devils not only won the Little Kanawha Conference title, but the program from Pleasants County finally emerged as Class A state champions for the first time ever.
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