Month: June 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a * Tornado Warning for…northern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania…northwest Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania…* Until at 245 pm EDT.* By 212 pm EDT, a severe storm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lenhartsville, or 14 miles southeast of Tamaqua, moving northeast at 15 mph. DANGER… Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to people caught. no shelter Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.* Locations affected include…Lenhartsville, Wanamakers and New Tripoli. This includes Interstate…

PITTSBURGH – A man was taken to a hospital after a shooting in Homewood West. Allegheny County dispatchers say police and medics were called to the intersection of Kelly Street and La Schall Street around 4:30 p.m. Sunday. When units arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the shoulder and neck. Police say he is in critical condition. Pittsburgh firefighters were also called to the incident. This is the second shooting to occur on Kelly Street in less than a day. Two men were also found with gunshot wounds in the 7200 block of Kelly Street around…

ALBANY — Richard Ravitch, who played a critical role in saving New York City and its public transit system from financial ruin starting in the 1970s, before helping to politically save state government in 2009 as Lt. governor, he is dead. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that Ravitch, 89, left “an indelible mark on our state.” The hard-working, husky-voiced business owner was repeatedly drawn into state crises by governors seeking his help with seemingly intractable problems. These included the near-bankruptcy of the city and the near-collapse of the Metropolitan Transport Authority. “He was the president of the MTA at perhaps…

Fox News Channel will debut a new primetime lineup on July 17. (Fox News) Fox News Channel will debut new prime-time programming on July 17, Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media, announced Monday. “The Ingraham Angle” with Laura Ingraham will begin at 7:00 PM ET, followed by “Jesse Watters Primetime” which will shift to 8:00 PM ET, “Hannity” will remain at 9:00 PM ET and “Gutfeld!” will begin at 10:00 PM ET. “FOX News Channel has been America’s destination for news and analysis for more than 21 years, and we’re thrilled to debut new programming. The unique perspectives of…

The State Attorney’s Office has decided not to enhance the involuntary manslaughter with a firearm charge against Susan Louise Lorincz by the fatal shooting by Ajike “AJ” Shantrell Owens. Prosecutors realize the decision will not be popular. Many people in the community have called for an upgrade to second degree murder. State’s Attorney Bill Gladson said: “While some may disagree with this decision, I can assure you that the decision was thoughtful and was made without consideration of any other factors other than the specific facts of this terrible crime. Simply put, my obligation is to follow the Law.” Gladson…

CNN — In his first comments since ending a short-lived rebellion, Wagner’s boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said he called it off to avoid spilling Russian blood and that the uprising was a protest rather than a attempt to overthrow the government. “The goal of the march was to prevent the destruction of PMC Wagner and to bring to justice those who, through their unprofessional actions, made a large number of mistakes during the special military operation,” Prigozhin said in an audio message, referring to Russia. invasion of Ukraine. Troops from his private military group seized control of a military base and…

NEWTON, Mass. – Newton police are stepping up patrols in the city’s neighborhoods as investigators search for a killer or killers after three elderly residents were found stabbed to death inside their home early Sunday morning. Police are asking the public to “be alert and vigilant” and to lock their doors and call 911 if they see any suspicious activity. “As we mourn the victims of this senseless and violent tragedy, we ask all members of our community to remain alert and vigilant,” police said in a statement Monday. “The Newton Police Department is using all available resources to ensure…

CORNPLANTER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – One person died as a result of a fire that broke out Sunday morning at a residence in Venango County. (Photo by Mark Hutchinson) The fire occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 25 at 142 Charlton Street in Cornplanter Township, Venango County. Cornplanter Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Ben Schwab said exploreVenango.com that one person died as a result of the fire, but could not provide the victim’s identity. Two additional residents and a firefighter were injured in the fire, Schwab said. “I know one (resident) was admitted to the hospital and the other…