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Teens bring new life to library grounds with garden
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A garden created by a group of teens will soon be open to the public. The Seeds of Change Gardening Club created a plan to plant various plants in the garden at the Abington Community Library, and it even hired a professional coordinator to help the teens in the process.
Williamsport Sun: July 28, 1934 – Grit Will Erect Additional Unit
Ground will be broken by Grit Publishing Company within two weeks for a new building to be added to the two units here. The new structure is to be located at the corner of Willow and William Streets. It will be of steel and concrete, faced with red brick. The...
Making sure no kid goes hungry in Berwick
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Making sure no child goes hungry was the goal Monday in Columbia County. More than 150 families received a free, healthy, and nutritional lunch on Monday in Berwick. Dozens of volunteers from the Youth Action Center and For the Cause Teen Center teamed up with local food banks to give […]
Feds Warn Residents in NJ, PA, NY To Get This Out Of Your Wallet NOW
If you live in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, you need to pay attention to this warning from the Federal Government. There's something you may carry around in your wallet that you shouldn't be. It's not cash. I always try to carry around a little bit of cash in...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.52 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.55 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has fallen about 0 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $3.18 on Jan. 15,...
10 Years In and Spotted Lanternfly Damage is Less Than Expected
The spotted lanternfly has not wreaked the general havoc to Pennsylvania's agriculture that was expected. It’s been ten years since the spotted lanternfly invaded Pennsylvania, and things are not as dire as thought when the invasive pest was first discovered in Berks County, writes Henry Savage for The Harrisburg Patriot-News.
Pennsylvania casinos ask court to force state to tax skill games found in stores equally to slots
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The owners of twelve Pennsylvania casinos have asked the state’s highest court to declare that a tax on slot machine revenue is unconstitutional because the state doesn’t impose it broadly on cash-paying electronic game terminals known as skill games that can be found in many bars and stores. The lawsuit, filed […]
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro “would be a great running mate,” says Sen. Bob Casey
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) threw his support behind the idea of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro being Kamala Harris’ running mate on the presidential ticket. During an interview for an upcoming episode of This Week in Pennsylvania, Casey said the decision on a running mate is ultimately Harris’ decision, but said […]
LLA Member Attends YLD Summit
Every year, the Lycoming Law Association has the opportunity to send one of its members to the Young Lawyer's Division summit. This year Adrian Lee, Judge Carlucci's clerk, was tapped to attend the summit. Here is his report:. Bringing lawyers across Pennsylvania together, giving people an opportunity to hear perspectives...
Man convicted for kidnapping, carjacking crime spree across Delaware and Pennsylvania
A Delaware man was convicted of kidnapping and carjacking during a violent crime spree spanning two states.A jury found 24-year-old Tonnaire McNair-Matthews guilty on Tuesday.Prosecutors say that McNair-Matthews -- along with David Hinson, Michael Caldwell, and Mahkiya Powell -- committed thefts by rear-ending drivers to get them out of their cars.It happened both in Delaware and in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania back in 2023.During one of the carjackings, McNair-Matthews kidnapped and raped a victim before getting away.He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
PennDot bridge inspection process needs improvement, says performance audit
(WHTM)– A performance audit of the PennDOT bridge inspection process shows that the system needs improvement, according to Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor. General Auditor DeFoor highlighted the need for improvements in PennDOT’s bridge inspections, especially for bridges in poor condition. ‘ “I am here to tell you as an auditor that processes matter,” Auditor General […]
State reminds residents to start squishing spotted lanternflies again
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Note: The video is from May 2023. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on Tuesday reminded residents that the invasive spotted lanternflies have reached their adult phase. Which means it's time to start squashin'. The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species that came to the U.S. from...
Senators grill new Secret Service chief at Trump assassination attempt hearing
Washington — Top officials with the U.S. Secret Service and FBI testified before two Senate committees Tuesday about the security lapses that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.The joint hearing with Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate grew heated at several points, with senators pressing Rowe for explanations about the security failures that allowed 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks to open fire at the rally on July 13. Trump and two others were injured, and one attendee was killed. Senators on the Homeland Security Committee...
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