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Apollo Man Pleads to Dealing Meth in Multiple Western Pennsylvania Counties

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Apollo, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.

James D. Higgins, age 42, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to seven counts before United States District Judge Wiegand.

In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Higgins possessed with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possessed with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamp ... Read more

‘Are You Drunk, Sir?’: Black Man Utterly Confused as Pen

A Pennsylvania cop is under fire after a video clip of him allegedly racially profiling a young Black man at a local diner went viral. The law enforcement officer also appeared to show signs of being drunk at the time of the incident.

Th ... Read more

Apollo Man Charged with Meth Possession

PITTSBURGH, PA - One resident of Apollo, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.

The one-count Indictme ... Read more

AutoHunter Spotlight: 1940 Willys Coupe

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1940 Willys Coupe powered by a supercharged 540ci V8 featuring Dart heads, Littlefield blower, fenderwell headers and two-stage nitrous system. Power is sent rearw ... Read more

National Weather Service investigating possible tornado in Apollo, Pa.

Associated Press

Thousands of utility customers across Pennsylvania were without power early Wednesday after severe thunderstorms roared through the state, knocking down trees and utility lines and possibly spawning a tornado.

The storms containing heavy rains, hail, lightning and strong winds hit early Wednesday but had mostly left the state by late morning.

The National Weather Service said a possible tornado touched down around 1:20 a.m. near Apollo in Armstrong County, and the agency said a team would ... Read more

Friday Night Fun

GERRY — The largest crowd in years filled the stands to capacity for the third performance of the 76th annual Gerry Volunteer Fire Department PRCA rodeo and were treated to some of the best action of the week.

Highlighting the early ac ... Read more

2022 3-Star LB Jordan Bass Commits to Pitt

While it may be just minutes until the Backyard Brawl finally resumes at Acrisure Stadium, Pitt’s recruiting efforts continue around the clock. Jordan Bass is the latest recruiting win.

Bass, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound athlete from Phoebus ... Read more

CooperCompanies to buy Cook Medical’s reproductive health

Cook Medical has signed a letter of intent to sell its Reproductive Health business to CooperCompanies, the two companies announced today.

CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO) plans to pay privately-held Cook Medical $875 million: $675 million at ... Read more