House passes bill to stop bridge tolling plan in PA

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania might not move forward with a plan to toll nine bridges around the state, including two I-80 bridges in Jefferson and Clarion Counties, after the PA House of Representatives passed a bill that would stop the potential tolls. Senate Bill 382... Read More.

Deana’s Law targeting repeat DUI offenders passes House

Harrisburg, PA – Legislation named in memory of DUI homicide victim passed the House of Representatives with a broad, bi-partisan majority. The author of the bill, Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), says the bill "Deana's Law" is named after Deana Eckman of Delaware County who was... Read More.

Corrections officer fatally shot at Altoona court building

Altoona, PA - In nearby Altoona, a correctional officer was fatally shot after an altercation with an inmate at Altoona's Central Court building, not by the prisoner but accidentally by another officer. An unnamed prisoner had been in the building for a court proceeding when... Read More.

Minor fire at Cooper Township Municipal Building

Cooper Township, PA – The Cooper Township Municipal Building, in the eastern part of Clearfield County near Winburne, had to evacuate due to a small fire Wednesday afternoon. There are no details on the fire or what caused it, but it was quickly extinguished. Cooper Township... Read More.

24-year-old DuBois man accused of Subway robbery

DuBois, PA – A man was arrested for reportedly attempting to rob the Subway restaurant in DuBois recently. 24-year-old Tristan Snyder from DuBois faces a felony charge of robbery by taking property and a charge of theft by unlawful taking. Snyder had allegedly been in... Read More.

Curwensville man injured after striking tree

Bloom Township, PA – A Curwensville man was left with serious injuries after striking a tree in Clearfield County. State Police say 63-year-old Glenn Gearhart had been driving along Greenville Pike in Bloom Township, close to its intersection with Chestnut Grove Highway, on Nov. 6. It... Read More.

New state record Walleye caught… 18 pounds 1 ounce

Fayette County, PA – Pennsylvania has a new state record Walleye! The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says that 62-year-old Richard Nicholson from Fayette County had been fishing along the bank of the Youghiogheny River with his son on Oct. 28. He said the day... Read More.