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People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals often suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil, the Pennsylvania groundhog that's been predicting the weather for more than a century. Ahead of this year's Grou...

A Ligonier Township landmark is completely destroyed following a fire Tuesday night. Officials say a blaze that broke out shortly after close at Ruthie's Diner burned through the roof and gutted the b...

Due to wintry conditions, here is the status of schools and schools districts in the area for January 22, 2026. Information will be updated as it is received. Apollo-Ridge: Two-Hour Delay Armstrong: T...

From the US National Weather Service : "What's the forecast for this weekend?" If you recall from yesterday, we had a discussion about long range snowfall forecasting. We discussed the closer you get ...

Three people were killed in an early morning house fire in Elk County, Pennsylvania State Police said. According to WTAJ News, Troopers were called to a residence on Massachusetts Avenue around 3:30 a...

The following Hometown Radio Station fans, friends and family are celebrating birthdays or anniversaries today. If you'd like to submit a birthday or anniversary or check out recent birthdays and anni...

The number of Pennsylvanian's getting sick with the flu is beginning to decrease. The Pennsylvania Department of Health says in its most recent report that flu levels have declined in recent weeks and...

From the US National Weather Service The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded to include the higher ridges of southeast of Pittsburgh as areas see 2-4" of snow accumulation through tonight. Be al...

From the US National Weather Service Most impactful snow today and tonight will be in Northwest PA where a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 10am today through 10am Thursday. Additionally, lig...

John Lewis Cochran, Sr., 83, of Punxsutawney (formerly of Home), passed away peacefully at his son's home on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born at home in Indiana on March 2, 1942, a son of the lat...