Penguins, Pettersson agree to five-year contract extension

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  386 words  |  Christie Applegate

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to terms with defenseman Marcus Pettersson on a five-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford. The deal will kick in at the beginning of the 2020-21 season and run through the 2024-25 campaign, carrying an average annual value of $4,025,175. “In just over a year, Marcus has had a significant impact on our defensive group,” said Rutherford. [Read More]

PFBC announces new state record: Yellow Perch!

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  725 words  |  Christie Applegate

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. (WOLF) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce a new state record Yellow Perch! On the afternoon of April 9, 2021, angler Kirk Rudzinski, 63, of Erie, departed the East Avenue Boat Launch along with friend Sam Troup, 62, also of Erie, to enjoy a few hours of fishing. The friends traveled four to five miles east to the area of the Sunoco Cribs where they anchored in sight of the high-rise building at the Brevillier Village community. [Read More]

Police trying to figure out from where nearly $40K in cash found in Ohio restrooms came

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  141 words  |  Delta Gatti

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WSYX) — A money mystery in Marysville has police trying to figure out from where nearly $40,000 came. More than $25,000 was found in the restroom at the Avalon Theatre on April 27, and then, Thursday night, more than $12,000 was found in the restroom at a KFC restaurant. Investigators said they're pretty sure the discoveries are related, but still don't know how. "We're trying to figure out whose money it is, and what possible connection it could be . [Read More]

Shapiro supports veterans at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in groundbreaking ceremony

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  226 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Blair County, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro spoke at the Hollidaysburg veterans home, during the announcement of new additions to the facility. He also spoke directly to veteran residents, and talked about the impacts the upgrades will have. “It will begin a new chapter of our commonwealth’s commitment to our veterans.” Shapiro says. Officials say it is the community’s responsibility to care for veterans, in times of sickness, struggle, and as they age. [Read More]

Woman found dead in basement; man killed by officers

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  113 words  |  Christie Applegate

SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — State police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man by western Pennsylvania borough police officers that authorities said followed the discovery of a woman's body. Officers went to a South Connellsville home shortly after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to check on the welfare of a 45-year-old woman. Police said a 33-year-old man let them in and they found the woman dead in the basement, but a struggle ensued when they tried to arrest the man and he fired a shot at them. [Read More]

3 killed, 49 injured in Pennsylvania charter bus crash

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  280 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — At least three people are dead after a charter bus crash in Pennsylvania Sunday night. According to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the incident happened around 11:49 p.m. on I-81 in Dauphin County. PSP reported a 2005 Van Hool tour bus was traveling from New York during a heavy downpour when the crash happened. While traveling, officials said the bus attempted to wind around a right curve when it noticed a 2016 Honda CRV stopped in southbound traffic. [Read More]

Kamala Harris gifted tickets by ESPN, Beyonc in 2023, documents show

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  325 words  |  Christie Applegate

WASHINGTON (TND) — Vice President Kamala Harris was gifted tickets to a Howard University football game and a Beyoncé concert in 2023, according to financial disclosure documents from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The tickets to Howard’s bowl game v.s. Florida A&M, which Harris received from sports broadcaster ESPN, are valued at $1,890, the documents show. The Beyoncé tickets, which the vice president received from the artist herself, were worth $1,655. [Read More]

Local family shares their message of hope through rainbow baby photoshoot

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  341 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

JENNERSTOWN - There’s an old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, but a picture of a newborn by Sweet Serendipity Photography has surpassed that amount after being viewed by over 4 million people on Facebook. "I received messages from people in Canada and I know Jessica got one from someone in New Zealand,” said Ashley Lepley. At the center of the viral photo is Weston Lepley, Ashley Lepley's beautiful rainbow baby. [Read More]

Somerset Co. distillery unveils new Moonshine to honor local fire department

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  68 words  |  Brenda Moya

SALISBURY, Pa (WJAC) — Tall Pines Distillery in Salisbury unveiled its new "Five Alarm" moonshine on Sunday afternoon, which honors the local Salisbury fire department.

The distillery presented a special bottle of the moonshine to the fire department which pictured the department helmet on it.

Bottles of the moonshine will be on sale soon, and $2 of every bottle sold will be donated to the fire department.

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St. Francis employee cycles nearly 400 miles for annual Dorothy Day fundraiser

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  352 words  |  Brenda Moya

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A man from St. Francis University in Cambria County is cycling his way across the country while raising money to help local families in need. St. Francis University’s Brother Shamus McGrenra just completed his 10th charity bike ride. The fundraiser is for the Dorothy Day Outreach Center which helps families across the region who are struggling financially. Shamus McGrenra has been cycling his entire life. 10 years ago, he decided to turn his passion into profit with the support of his fellow friars at St. [Read More]