Category Archives: Local News

WHITE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES MOVING SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
At Tuesday's meeting, the White Township Planning Commission approved moving the revised Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance to the board of supervisors for their review. Township manager Chris...
Samantha Sneddon Dec 11, 2024

UNITED SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES ACT THAT SETS LIMIT FOR TAX INCREASES
The United School Board Tuesday night approved the Act 1 Resolution that sets the upper limit for property tax increases for next school year. The PA Department of Education set the upper limit for Un...
Samantha Sneddon Dec 11, 2024

CORAPOLIS MAN FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER ONLINE STING OPERATION
Anthony Warren Holcom 29 years-old, of Coraopolis, faces multiple felony charges after an online sting operation in Jefferson County. Police say Holcomb engaged in sexually explicit conversations with...
Samantha Sneddon Dec 11, 2024

22-YEAR-OLD MAN JAILED AFTER THREATENING TO BURN DOWN MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY
A 22-year-old man, Robert M. Bowser, was jailed after allegedly threatening to burn down a mental health facility and harm its staff. ExploreClarion.com reports the threats, made after an apology was ...
Samantha Sneddon Dec 11, 2024

MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING UNITEDHEALTHCARE CEO APPEARS FOR EXTRADITION HEARING
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court Tuesday for an extradition hearing. He is fighting extradition to New York and remains jailed in Pennsylvania ...
Samantha Sneddon Dec 11, 2024

PENNDOT INVITES PUBLIC TO VOTE FOR ANNUAL PAINT THE PLOW CONTEST
PennDOT invites the public to vote on 11 plows painted by high school students from District 10 Clarion, Indiana, and Jefferson Counties in the annual Paint the Plow program. This initiative promotes ...
Samantha Sneddon Dec 11, 2024

AMERICAN RED CROSS TO HOLD BLOOD DRIVE AT PUNXSY VFW
The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Punxsy VFW on Wednesday the 17th from noon to 6. Set an appointment or find out more at RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-Red Cross.
Samantha Sneddon Dec 11, 2024

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS TURN THINGS AROUND WITH FOUR-GAME WINNING STREAK
The Pittsburgh Penguins, once on the verge of a rough season, turned things around with an unexpected four-game winning streak. Heading into Friday's game against the Rangers, they're just one win awa...
Samantha Sneddon Dec 06, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POST SEASON
High School football post season action... Port Allegany junior Aiden Bliss, who made headlines with a remarkable 300-yard rushing performance in last week's PIAA Class A semifinal victory over Fort C...
Samantha Sneddon Dec 06, 2024

NFL UPDATE
The Pittsburgh Steelers received good news on the injury front as all injured players on the active roster were listed as "full participants" in Thursday's practice. Key updates include Alex Highsmith...
Samantha Sneddon Dec 06, 2024