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Governor’s award notes rapid response to explosion

The Shapiro Administration recently announced recipients of the Governor’s Awards for Excellence, including the multi-agency Bristol Health & Rehab Response Team for their swift response to the Dec. 23, 2025, explosion at Bristol Health & Rehab Center, a 174-bed long-term care facility in ...

Allegheny County spokeswoman working again after remark

The spokeswoman for Allegheny County’s chief executive returned from administrative leave on Monday following controversial statements she made about a local radio host. Abigail Gardner, communications director for County Executive Sara Innamorato, apologized in a statement on July 20 for saying on social media that Colin Dunlap, a local radio show host on KDKA, should “jump off a bridge” after he criticized the county’s emergency response to dangerous air quality alerts as overblown. “You’re right, Colin,” she said. “You should go outside and smoke a pack on a bridge ...

Jamestown man charged with selling cocaine

A Jamestown, N.Y., man has been taken to the Warren County Jail after being charged with selling cocaine in the Sugar Grove area. Tre L. Frank, 31, was charged Thursday with three counts of felony manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, three counts of ...

Sheffield ‘pride’

SHEFFIELD — Though small in size, Sheffield is full of a spirit defined by local pride. Neighbors truly look out for one another. Through generous donations of items and especially time, dedicated volunteers display a love for their community, achieving what matters most: Love your ...

Cummins increases full-year revenue guidance

Cummins Inc. is reporting higher second quarter profits this year than it did in 2026 - though the profit was less than some stock market analysts had projected. Second-quarter 2026 revenues of $9.5 billion increased 9% from the same quarter in 2025. Sales in North America increased 8% while ...

Commissioners approve youth services agreements, documents

County commissioners approved several Child and Youth Services (CYS) requests during last month’s meeting, including contracts with service providers, a state data-sharing agreement and the department's annual needs-based planning narrative. Commissioners approved a list of potential contracted providers for the 2026-27 fiscal year, covering the period through June 30, 2027. CYS officials said the list includes 35 contracts, with 23 providers offering placement services and 12 providing individual services. The list includes several additions that were approved throughout the past ...