Category Archives: Local News
MAHAFFEY MAN INJURED WHEN VEHICLE HITS DEER
A Mahaffey man suffered minor injuries after swerving to avoid a deer and crashing into a tree on Route 36 in Gaskill Township on July 12. State police say Shawn K. Bair struck the deer, lost control,...
Jul 29, 2025
CLARION COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF LEADING POLICE ON CHASE
A Clarion County man is facing felony and numerous traffic charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase that tore through a golf course and residential areas. Harley James Storrs, 31, ...
Jul 28, 2025
POLICE: VENANGO COUNTY WOMAN KILLED WHILE MOWING GRASS
A woman was shot and killed while mowing her lawn Thursday in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, in what police say was a murder-suicide tied to a long-running property dispute. Jamie Nevel, 44, was...
Jul 28, 2025
MAN INJURED IN SUV CRASH IN INDIANA COUNTY
A 79-year-old West Leechburg man was seriously injured and his dog killed after his SUV left Route 210 in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County on July 16. State Police say Philip Morrill may have s...
Jul 28, 2025
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE'S SEX DISCRIMINATION, RETALIATION COMPLAINT DISMISSED
A Jefferson County Sheriff's Department employee filed an EEOC complaint alleging sex discrimination and retaliation, commissioners confirmed Tuesday. The complaint, filed by office manager Deshonna M...
Jul 24, 2025
SARVER MAN DIES IN ATV ACCIDENT
A Sarver man died in an ATV accident in Madison Township, Armstrong County. State police say 60-year-old Michael McGuire was found pinned under his quad early Monday after his wife couldn't reach him....
Jul 24, 2025
FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN ELK COUNTY
Fire officials are investigating an early morning blaze that destroyed a home in Weedville, Elk County. Firefighters responded to the scene on Caledonia Road shortly after 3 a.m. and spent about two h...
Jul 24, 2025
SMITHMILL MAN'S PLEA DEAL IN HOMICIDE BY DUI CASE REJECTED BY JUDGE
A plea agreement for Nathaniel Robert Beers, 23, of Smithmill, was rejected by Judge Paul Cherry after the victim's family objected to the proposed nine-month sentence. Beers was charged with homicide...
Jul 24, 2025
STATE REPRESENTATIVE PROPOSES RETURN TO PART-TIME LEGISLATURE
Should Pennsylvania have a full-time legislature? One State Rep says, no. State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz, a Republican, proposes ending Pennsylvania's full-time legislature, citing wasted taxpayer mone...
Jul 24, 2025
PSP ISSUES HEAT WARNING REGARDING PETS
Summer extreme heat warning: Pennsylvania State Police urge pet owners to protect animals from heat. They remind owners to provide shade, water, and shelter for outdoor pets, avoid leaving pets in hot...
Jul 24, 2025
