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Two Suspects Arrested for Installing Credit Card Skimming Devices in Pennsylvania Grocery Stores
Last week, two men were caught in the act of placing credit card skimming devices at multiple grocery store locations, sparking concern among shoppers and store owners alike. According to KDKA Radio, an alert employee discovered a skimmer at Community Supermarket in Lower Burrell. Surveillance footage later implicates the men installing a similar skimming device at other stores, including a Shop 'n Save in Scott Township.
Speaker Joanna McClinton Spearheads New Portrait Project Celebrating Women in Pa. Politics
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton introduced a new portrait project highlighting contributions of women throughout the history of Pa. politics. Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton is the mastermind behind a new portrait project initiative that highlights the contributions and journeys of trailblazing women throughout the history of Pennsylvania politics, writes Melissa Noel for Essence.
One of Pa’s ‘most charming small towns’ is ‘buzzing with activity’
Many people seek out small towns as places to live for a variety of factors: Good school systems, cleanliness, affordability, etcetera. And this small town happens to be one of Pennsylvania’s “most charming.”. Betway Insider — which is described by its “Meet the Team” page as “an editorial...
Thousands of Pennsylvania workers are owed money from wage theft cases but the US Labor Department says it can’t find them
In March 2022, a federal court ordered an Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, home-care agency to pay more than $4.5 million in back wages and damages to more than 500 workers after federal investigators showed that the agency had misclassified those workers as independent contractors and failed to pay them overtime. The...
Sen. Fetterman urges Dep. of Agriculture to protect small, domestic livestock producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — In an effort to safeguard small domestic poultry and livestock producers from the interests of large corporations, Senator John Fetterman sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The letter expressed endorsement for the “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets” and “Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems” […]
A new Pennsylvania law protects homeowners against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called “wholesalers,” who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
Mahanoy Area School District bans cell phone use during school hours
MAHANOY CITY, Pa, (WOLF) — Mahanoy Area School District has announced for the 2024-2025 school year that the use of cell phones will be prohibited by students during school hours. A bill to limit access to phones in school was officially signed into law last week by Governor Shapiro.
Police seeking Mahanoy City woman on felony drug charges
State police and other law enforcement agencies continue to seek a Mahanoy City woman on drug charges. Ashley Duran, 27, of Mahanoy City, is charged with felony manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, possession of a controlled substance, use or possession of drug paraphernalia and possessing a firearm when not permitted to do so.
Chocolate Syrup Tanker Truck Rolls Over On PA Rt 117: Authorities
The crash happened in the 1800 block of South Forge Road/PA Route 117 near the Campbelltown roundabout in South Londonderry Township, at 2:55 a.m., according to township officials. The crash shuttered the roadway from Airport to Hinkle roads and Northside Drive's eastbound traffic at Brookwood Drive, officials detailed in a...
Woman killed in Carbon County crash identified
NESQUEHONING, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Carbon County coroner has identified a woman who was killed in a crash on Tuesday. The coroner’s office was called for a crash on Route 93 in Nesquehoning around 8:30 a.m. Carbon County Coroner Mark Smith stated Angela De La Cruz Laureano, 46, of Hazleton, was pronounced dead on […]
Man sets fire to home to halt sheriff's sale: Police
Dalmatia, Pa. — A warrant was issued Friday for a Northumberland County man who allegedly set his home on fire the day it was scheduled for a sheriff's sale. Early the morning of June 20, firefighters responded to a a fire at the two-story home of Andrew John Souder, 35, at the 200 block of River Road in Lower Mahanoy Township. The fire was fully involved and originated on the second-floor of the home, according to the affidavit. Hickory Corners Fire Chief Ricky Spotts found...
Fire destroys home in Nesquehoning
NESQUEHONING, Pa. -- An overnight fire completely destroyed a home in Nesquehoning, Carbon County. Flames were reported around 2 a.m. Wednesday on Yard Street, just off of Route 54/Stock Street. Fire companies from Carbon and Schuylkill counties responded to the scene to help fight the fire, as it fully engulfed...
Summer Reading Week 3 “Adventure Crafts” Coming Up Tomorrow (7/24/24)
Join us for Summer Reading Week 3 at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library! Tomorrow morning (7/24) we will be embarking on an Adventure Crafts program that will feature several activities/project stops along the trail that’ll give everyone the chance to get creative and use their imaginations. These include rock painting, paper chain snakes, and more!
Vehicle crashes into pole reported in Lebanon City
LEBANON, Pa. — A vehicle struck a pole in Lebanon County Wednesday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The crash was reported in the 1100 block of Walnut Street near 12th Street in Lebanon City. It's in the area of Gamelot Cleaners. Slowdowns are expected in...
Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man (Footnote)
There comes a time each year when snowbirds fly south to Florida. This is the story of one man, Robert H. Coleman, who made the journey. Part 1 of this series on the curious life and legacy of Robert H. Coleman examined the circumstances that lured him to risk his vast fortune in Florida.
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