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St. Vincent de Paul society seeking deal with Amtran to assist homeless

The local office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Amtran plan to work out an arrangement by which a handful of individuals who’ve been struggling with homelessness can ride buses for free. The program would be intended to help the individuals get to work, to employment interviews, to the grocery store and to the doctor’s, so that they can become productive members of society. The arrangement would be similar to ones Amtran already has with other social service agencies, said Amtran CEO Michele Barnes, after board Chairman Larry Bilotto broached the idea Wednesday, upon the ...

Shapiro, Garrity willing to debate in governor’s race

HARRISBURG — For the first time since 2018, Pennsylvanians may have the chance to watch their choices for governor meet face-to-face for a debate. Spokespeople for incumbent Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity told Spotlight PA that the candidates are both willing to participate in at least one debate leading up to November’s general election. Neither would discuss the potential details, like what organization might host one or who they’d accept as moderator. “We aren’t going to negotiate the terms of a debate through the press,” said ...

Bedford man faces more charges for inmate assault

A Bedford man already in jail is now facing additional charges after allegedly attacking another inmate in the Bedford County Correctional Facility. Bail has been denied for Chase R. Fitzgerald, 26, after the alleged assault that put the victim in the hospital. According to the affidavit of ...

Sheetz teams up with Skenes to unveil ‘Big Glizzy’ hot dog

Since making his Major League Baseball debut in 2024, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has thrown more than 5,000 pitches. Yet, it may be the “pitch” he made off the field that will have the biggest impact this summer. Earlier this year, the 6-foot-6 right-hander challenged Sheetz ...

Houtzdale prisoner who bit officer must wait for appeal

An inmate who is serving prison time for biting a corrections officer while being held at the State Correctional Institution in Houtzdale will have to wait for his appeal to be heard, according to an order issued Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Superior Court. A Clearfield County jury last year ...