Archive for May, 2020

Disaster Emergency Declaration Issued for Pittsburgh, Harrisburg As Protests Intensify
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) – Protests in response to the death of George Floyd turned violent in several cities throughout the United States resulting in police vehicles torched, business fronts destroyed, and businesses looted. Similar protests turned violent in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg prompting action by Governor Wolf.

Esther Louise Colwell Miller
Esther Louise Colwell Miller age 86, went to see her Lord and Savior on Thursday May 28, 2020.

Charles R. Thurau
On the night of May 28, 2020, Charles R. Thurau passed away while being attended to by UPMC-Northwest Hospital.

Richard L. “Pete” DeSantis
Richard L. “Pete” DeSantis, 70, of New Bethlehem, died Thursday morning, May 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Massive Unemployment Scam Strikes up to 58,000 People in PA., Far More Than Previously Known
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Mike Consevage came home from work the Friday before the long Memorial Day weekend to find two unemployment checks sitting on his kitchen table with his mail.

All American Awards and Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Korean War Veteran Bob Rowland
Bob Rowland served our country in the United States Air Force.

Franklin Man Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes Sentenced Up to 30 Years in State Prison
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man charged with multiple sex-related crimes was sentenced to up to 30 years in state prison on Thursday.

Case Against Franklin Man Involved in Standoff Moves Forward
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – The case against a Franklin man who reportedly fired multiple shots during a domestic incident that escalated into a standoff with state police recently moved forward in court.

Man Involved in Police Pursuit With Infant in Vehicle Waives Hearing
CLINTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A driver who was involved in a police pursuit, with an infant in his vehicle, waived his hearing in court on Wednesday.

The Medical Minute: When Working From Home Equals Lack of Sleep
HERSHEY, Pa. — For more than half of American workers, home and work now are one and the same. And, while the stay-at-home orders that created millions of work-from-home jobs overnight reduced the potential spread of COVID-19, they also brought an unexpected side effect: a change in sleep habits.