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Twelve charged in sale of high-potency THC products

Local News September 16, 2026

Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with federal, state, and local partners, announced charges Monday against 12 people after a long-term investigation of high-potency THC products sold in stores across Pennsylvania. The 12 defendants were part of a criminal organization that allegedly trafficked marijuana and other high-level THC products from warehouses to convenience stores. Several members of the group are also charged with laundering millions of dollars connected to the illegal profits, primarily using LLC fronts to mask the sources of income, often cash deposits. ...

St. Joseph’s Run Club earns four podium finishes at Mercyhurst Prep relays

Local News September 16, 2026

ERIE — The St. Joseph’s Catholic School Run Club delivered a strong showing at the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers Distance Relays, bringing home four team podium finishes and placing four runners among the top 25 overall. The Sept. 12 event featured a unique cross-country relay format, with ...

Butler County man charged with intent to commit terrorism on behalf of ISIS

Local News September 16, 2026

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pa., has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receiving a firearm and ammunition, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the firearm and ammunition would be used to commit a felony or a Federal crime of terrorism, including providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to provide material support or resources to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) interdicted Kramer this weekend as he returned to a hotel in possession of ...

Lottsville Heritage Day is Saturday

Community September 16, 2026

LOTTSVILLE - The 20th annual Lottsville Heritage Day will be on Saturday at the Freehold Township Grounds in Lottsville. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and end around 3 p.m. Those attending early can purchase coffee and an Amish donut. Other Amish baked goods will also be available for purchase. Vendors will be set up by 10 a.m. The Freehold Heritage Room will be open that features historical pictures and artifacts of Lottsville and Wrightsville. There will also be a display of American books and magazines from the 1900s. This is a collection which belonged to James Keppel who ...

At-home opportunities

Local News September 16, 2026

Real experiences produce better leaders. Teaching the future generations about teamwork, responsibility, community care and helping others succeed is at the core of Hi-Ed’s Youth Leadership Program. The kickoff for this year’s program will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Warren ...

Ban on ‘Glock Switches’ proposed in state Senate

Local News September 16, 2026

A state lawmaker wants Pennsylvania to join the state banning “Glock switches” while similar bans are facing possible court action. State Sen. Christine Tartaglione, D-Philadelphia, recently introduced Senate Bill 1449, which would prohibit the possession, use, sale, transfer, ...