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'Well yeah I took it': Employee stole $35K from dentist's office in Adams County: police
An administrative assistant for an Adams County dentist's office told police "well yeah, I took it" after allegedly stealing more than $35,000 from the office and its patients and forging insurance claims, according to court documents. Rebecca Chapman, 57, of Gettysburg, is facing 12 felony charges, including forgery, unlawful taking,...
Alert: Strong To Severe Storms Possible Wednesday Evening
Alert Day: Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, roughly between 2pm-8pm. Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 pm for Adams, York, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster counties. Ahead of a cold front, scattered thunderstorms are possible from early afternoon through sunset. Storms may produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and hail, just like yesterday, so please stay weather aware and download the WGAL app!
Pennsylvania animal shelters have been seeing an increase in surrenders
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – Animal surrenders are on the rise throughout the Commonwealth. “We are overwhelmed,” said Lori Wetzel, a Vet Tech at the Adams County SPCA. “I mean, we get calls from all over the state wanting us to pull, you know, animals from them to help them out as well. And, you […]
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central Pa. Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 7:49 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Adams, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the...
YWCA Celebrates 95 years of service with a birthday celebration
The YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County’s legacy of community support and advocacy began 95 years ago. The work started with two sisters, Annie and Irene Danner, but hundreds of women have worked tirelessly throughout the decades to continue this work. To mark 95 years of service, the YWCA...
PA Wilds Center launches Artisan Collective program for regional artists
Kane, Pa. — As part of its endorsement of rural artistry, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship has created an investment program for visual artists and graphic designers in the Pa. Wilds region to help scale up their businesses. The new program will run through December 2024. The program will invest in rural artists to help them develop and bring to market new PA Wilds branded products to meet growing...
Need a replacement PA license plate? Free upcoming event
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Pennsylvania residents with damaged or unreadable license plates can get a free replacement this week. Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Franklin/Huntingdon) is hosting two upcoming license plate replacement events in Huntingdon and Shippensburg. Huntingdon event: Shippensburg event (will also provide car seat safety checks): Vehicle owners need to bring their unexpired Pennsylvania driver’s […]
Governor Josh Shapiro signs legislation aimed at saving pharmacies
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Governor Shapiro signed legislation Wednesday aiming to save local pharmacies from going out of business. Since January 1, more than 140 pharmacies in Pennsylvania have shut down, according to proponents of the bill.A KDKA investigation first profiled those struggling pharmacists in March. At issue is the role of pharmacy benefits managers, who are middlemen between the insurance companies and pharmacies.The state legislation signed Wednesday aims to create more transparency in that process. It's a win in the pharmacies' fight to stop losing money on every prescription filled. Pennsylvania State Rep. Jessica Benham led that fight. One day...
STV Transforms Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure from Gettysburg to Lancaster
STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has completed preliminary engineering and final design for four major highway and bridge projects spanning from the historic fields of Gettysburg to the vibrant community of Lancaster. The company is now providing construction consultation on the four projects, as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 8’s 2024 construction program, a $257-million investment to transform southcentral Pennsylvania’s infrastructure. These projects include:
Pennsylvania city one of the ‘worst’ for quality of life: report
A place’s “quality of life” ranges in factors from crime rates to the amount of garbage in the area to noise pollution. As far as this one city in Pennsylvania goes, the quality of life isn’t exactly stellar. LawnStater — which “brings you the best lawn...
Over $26 million coming to Central PA for water infrastructure improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced Thursday $207.6 million to improve water infrastructure across the state. The funds, approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), will help communities access clean, safe drinking water, remove or replace hazardous contained pipes and collect and treat wastewater. Of that $207.6 million, $26,013,070 is being […]
$500 Tax Credit: Pennsylvania Employers Can Now Help Employees Save for College with 25% Match
A new tax credit bill in Pennsylvania encourages employers to contribute to employees’ PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts by offering a 25% tax credit on contributions up to $500. New Tax Credit Bill Encourages Employers to Help Pennsylvania Residents Save for College Pennsylvania residents can now boost their college savings with a […]
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.57 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last...
PASSHE freezes tuition for the seventh consecutive year
(WHTM) — The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) unanimously voted to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the upcoming academic year. The 2024-25 school year marks the seventh consecutive year the tuition rate will stay the same at all ten universities. According to PASSHE, repeated tuition freezes save […]
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