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Benton rodeo returning this month
Benton, Pa. — The annual rodeo is riding into Benton this month, with bull riding, barrel racing, and seven days of fun! The 39th annual Frontier Days Championship Rodeo and Bull-A-Rama will be held from July 16-21 at the Benton Area Rodeo Association fairgrounds on Mendenhall Lane. The grounds and vendors open at 5 p.m. each night. Schedule of events: ...
Drug death prosecutions on the rise, but most overdoses still go unpunished
Prosecutions of drug delivery resulting in death cases have increased in recent years, but still the vast majority of fatal overdoses in Northeast Pennsylvania and across the state go unpunished, according to recent data from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. The data — released as state lawmakers contemplate a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison for the offense — show that 16 people have been charged in Luzerne County with drug delivery resulting in death since the county's first arrests were announced...
Abuse and neglect investigations of aging Pennsylvanians are woefully slow. The results can be devastating.
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing...
Air quality alert affecting Southwest Pa. Monday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Monday at 4 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges as well as Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. "The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Monday, including the greater...
Heat advisory across central Pa. to get week off to another uncomfortable start
The heat isn’t leaving central Pennsylvania anytime soon, although rain and storms from mid-week on could keep those brown patches in your lawn from getting any bigger than they are. Another heat advisory has been issued across parts of central Pa., effective from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
Pennsylvania Braces for Major Heatwave This Week
Pittsburgh, PA – A significant heatwave is set to hit Pennsylvania early this week, with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s. Residents are advised to prepare for moderate to major heat risks on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, widespread upper 80s to...
Two YMCA organizations in PA, NJ merge to become one
☑️ Discussions about a merger began in 2023 with a CEO's retirement. ☑️The River Crossing YMCA will have 142,000 members in four counties. ☑️ Members will be able to participate at other facilities. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA in Northhampton and Lehigh...
Pennsylvania County Commissioners preview 2024 election plans, issues
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s county commissioners have a unique role in the state’s election process. While some think of there being one Election Day in Pennsylvania, there are actually 67 independently run elections from each county. In Snyder County, Joe Kantz not only serves as Chair of the Commissioner’s Board, but also as Chairman of the […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat Saturday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) -- The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated over the weekend due to a bomb threat, a state spokesperson confirmed Saturday.According to Eric Veronikis with the PA Department of General Services, police evacuated the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and Judicial Center on July 6 after a bomb threat was emailed to all members of the House of Representatives and Senate."The Capitol Police immediately worked with House and Senate security, as well as the Office of the PA Courts, to issue an immediate evacuation notice to those in the buildings," Veronikis said in a statement.Capitol Police...
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers,...
Two organizations team up to help Berwick community after storm damage
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local organizations are teaming up to help their community in its time of need. They wanted to do something to help after the recent storm damage. Everyone 28/22 News spoke with Sunday afternoon says coming together in a time of need is what Berwick is all about. The message […]
International Harvester Collectables Attract High Bidders at Pennsylvania Auction
When Darvin Rodgers started the auction with an International Harvester toy barn set that commanded $425, he knew it was going to be a good day. But what happened after that, and with more yet to come, is something that surprised even a veteran auctioneer like Rodgers. Since March 9,...
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