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Mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely. In a directive earlier this month, the Department...
Former Penn State QB, Trace McSorley, Trains with Allar and Grunkmeyer for NFL Comeback
Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley returns to Happy Valley to train with current QBs Drew Allar and Ethan Grunkmeyer as he pursues his next NFL opportunity. McSorley continues to showcase his arm strength and accuracy for a potential NFL comeback. He signed a one-year deal with the New England...
Alpha Fire Company celebrates 125 years, honors legacy
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — State College’s Alpha Fire Company celebrated serving the community for 125 years Saturday. Members of the community had a chance to experience what firefighters do every day, such as praying the hose, taking a ride on the lift and sitting inside the trucks. Some items from the company’s history were […]
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
Good Samaritan was killed while assisting other motorists on US 31
EDINBURGH – The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has identified the Good Samaritan who died in a Thursday accident on North US 31 near County Road 800 North as 39-year-old Pawel Wierzbicki of Pennsylvania. The cause of death is listed as massive trauma to the lower extremities. He was...
Where does Penn State hockey fit in the NIL/Transfer Portal era?
Penn State hockey has experienced success and disappointment in the decade-plus since moving up to the NCAA Division 1 level. The Nittany Lions won the Big Ten tournament championship in 2017, the Big Ten Regular season title in 2020, and qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2017, 2018, and 2023. Yet a new era of college hockey with NIL and the transfer portal puts the future of the program in question.
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
DeLuca, teammates instruct young players at clinic
SCRANTON – The intensity of pre-season preparations is about to ramp up for the Penn State football team. First, special teams captain and linebacker Dominic DeLuca and seven teammates took a break July 13 to make their way to Riverfront Sports for the third annual Nittany Lion Summer Impact Football camp.
PITCHING PROPELS SCRAPPERS OVER STATE COLLEGE
NILES, Ohio (AP) — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitching staff tossed a gem, defeating State College 5-2 in the second game of a four-game series with the Spikes. Following a record-breaking attendance in the first game of the series, plenty of Scrapper Nation came out to support in game two as well.
EXCLUSIVE: Penn State a Finalist for 4-star Florida Wide Receiver
It seems like a redundant theme, but Penn State football is a finalist once again for a highly ranked 2025 wide receiver. Nittany Sports Now has some recruiting information on a 4-star recruit that the Penn State coaching staff has been pursuing for some time. Koby Howard spoke with NSN...
Hawley: Whistleblowers say Trump’s security detail was unprepared, inexperienced
(The Center Square) – Multiple whistleblowers have come forward telling U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that many working as part of former President Donald Trump’s security detail at a rally in Pennsylvania one week ago weren’t Secret Service and were “unprepared and inexperienced personnel,” Hawley says. The accusation comes after the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on which Hawley sits, announced it will conduct a bipartisan investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt of Trump. ...
Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
This Delaware County community cane in first for highest median income in Pennsylvania. Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns dropped in rank for wealth, while two had higher wealth rankings this year.
Duke Women’s Golfers Set for Events in Finland, Pennsylvania & Arkansas this Week
Four Duke women's golfers are set to compete in different events this week, with Anna Cañado Espinal in Finland, Rylie Heflin in Pennsylvania, and Katie Li and Emma McMyler in Arkansas. Cañado Espinal will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27. Heflin will...
$8 Billion in College Savings: Pennsylvania Introduces 25% Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to PA 529 Program
Pennsylvania’s new law provides a 25% tax credit on employer contributions to employee PA 529 College Savings accounts, aiming to boost educational savings and support families with college expenses. Pennsylvania’s New Law Offers 25% Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to College Savings Accounts According to the report of WTAJ, Pennsylvania has a new law that […]
Susquehanna Regional EMS earns award from American Heart/Stroke Association
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa.'s prehospital services team, the Susquehanna Regional EMS, recently received recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association. The 2024 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award acknowledges the EMS team's continued success in using the Mission lifeline program, which showcases prehospital emergency responses to heart attacks and strokes. “This recognition demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to clinical excellence, providing outstanding care along with early notification to the emergency departments that they transport to,” said Tony Bixby, chief, SREMS, and director, Prehospital Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This great work has undoubtedly improved patient outcomes and saved lives throughout the north central region of Pa.”
New PA law expands Happy Hour drinks
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially […]
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