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How does Pa.’s new school funding work and how much will your district get?
Funding for Pennsylvania’s K-12 public education system is the centerpiece of the 2024-25 budget deal approved last week – both in terms of sheer dollar value and the legal issues that have surrounded it. Most lawmakers have cited a figure of $1.1 billion in new spending for public...
Three Geisinger hospitals recognized as ‘high-performing’
Three Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings, including two named as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center were named among the Best Hospitals in Pennsylvania, with Geisinger Wyoming...
Hundreds attend vigil for man killed at Trump rally in Pennsylvania before visitation Thursday
Hundreds of people who gathered to remember the former fire chief fatally shot at a rally for former President Donald Trump have been urged to find "unity" as the area in rural Pennsylvania
New PA Lottery drawing offers $305,000 in prizes
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Lottery opened a new drawing to players Wednesday with prizes totaling $305,000. Campfire Cash Second-Chance Drawing is now open for players to submit both winning and non-winning tickets from a licensed Lottery retailer, excluding tickets purchased online. Eligible players have the chance to receive prizes up to $50,000 and […]
Pennsylvania Game Commission to expand hunting lands
Pennsylvania hunters will soon see a growth in state game lands. On Friday, July 12, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved adding a little over 5,200 acres to state game lands. Commissioners bought 13 properties. Included in the purchase are 1,747 acres in St. Marys in Elk County. The...
Workers, lawmaker to rally at gaming conference to demand smoke-free casinos in Pa.
Casino workers, union advocates, and the chair of the state House health committee plan to rally Thursday during a gaming conference in Pittsburgh to demand the elimination of smoking in casinos and other venues. Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny — chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee — and...
Double “R” Twirlettes celebrate 75th anniversary
The Double “R” Twirlettes recently celebrated their 75th anniversary at the group’s annual recital. The show was titled “1949 — World Events, Inventions, and Famous Birthdays.” The Twirlettes performed to songs representing important happenings that occurred the year the group was established. The Twirlettes,...
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church to hold rummage sale
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church will host its annual rummage sale Aug. 2-4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the La Salle Academy Gym, 309 First Ave., Jessup. Items for the sale will be accepted any Wednesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the gym until July 27. Seated, from left: Helen Stefko, Joan Kutchmanich, Jean Ziminskas, Jerry Ziminskas and Diane Prebish. Standing: John Wasilnak; Mary Lou Ritzco; Margaret Esgro; Ellie Barkowski; Amy Bomba; Donna Pegula, chairwoman; Gregory Dick; Father Timothy Kennedy and Angela Kennedy.
Holy Ghost Parish welcomes new priest
The parish family of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Jessup, recently welcomed Father Timothy and Pani Angela Kennedy to their church. Originally from New Jersey, Father Tim recently completed his studies at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh. He holds a Master's in Theology with a concentration in ministerial leadership. He graduated with honors and was ordained by Bishop Kurt Burnette into the priesthood on May 25, 2024. Father Tim was a deacon for 13 years, serving parishes in New Jersey and Florida.
Three relatives arrested on riot charges after fight leads to shots fired: police
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Three Columbia County relatives were arrested on riot charges following a violent altercation on March 28. On April 5, Berwick Police arrested Paul F. Bartlow, 26, Paul E. Bartlow Jr., 55, and Benjamin Bartlow, 25, on multiple charges including a felony charge of riot/intent to commit a felony.
One dead, two injured in crash on I-80 westbound
Montour County, Pa. — One person is dead and two were injured as a result of an afternoon crash on I-80 westbound today, according to police. At 2:47 p.m., police responded to a three vehicle crash on Interstate 80 westbound at mile marker 221. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a Roto Rooter truck driven by Nicholas Troxell, 29, was driving eastbound on Interstate 80 when, for unknown reasons, it drove into the west bound lanes. ...
Over 150 Bikes Being Given Away to Kids at Big Diamond Speedway on Friday Night
Over 150 bikes will be given away Friday Night by the Getz family to kids attending Big Diamond Speedway races. It will be “Topless” night this Friday, July 19th at Big Diamond Speedway. That’s right, the Quandel Concrete Modifieds will be going topless racing 30 laps for a $7,000 first place prize. Not to be left out, the Uss Achey, Inc 602 Crate Sportsman will also be Topless and racing in a 20-lap feature for some extra cash with $1,200 going to the winner on Dukmen Enterprises Night. Rounding out the big racing card will be the Red White and Blue Autos Roadrunners along with the return of the Big Creek Concrete Rookies who will also go topless.
Storms leave hundreds without power in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The storms that rolled through northeastern and central Pennsylvania Wednesday evening brought down trees and power lines in Luzerne County. Newswatch 16 found a tree down on Alden Mountain Road near Nanticoke. Crews cut up and removed the tree around 8 p.m. Power lines are...
Toddler dies after being left in hot car in Upstate NY on nearly 100-degree day, reports say
Monticello, N.Y. — A toddler died after being left in a hot car on one of the hottest days of the year in Upstate New York, police said. The 2-year-old appears to have been left in an SUV for “well over an hour” Tuesday night in Monticello, a village in the Catskills, the New York State Police told News 12 Westchester.
New Economic Development Funding Helps Sites Like Bethlehem Steel | WDIY Local News
Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders this week on the former site of Bethlehem Steel to promote his new economic development strategy. Senator Lisa Boscola highlighted Bethlehem as an example of the government coming together with businesses, which will be accomplished further thanks to the new budget. “For over a...
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