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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...
Pa. Senate confirms Dr. Debra L. Bogen as Department of Health Secretary
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Pennsylvania State Senate this confirmed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s nomination of Dr. Debra L. Bogen as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Secretary Bogen was appointed to her post by Gov. Shapiro following more than three decades as a...
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,...
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,...
Some think Todd Schadel could have the next Niatross
Roger Hammer is generally acknowledged as being the “King of the Fairs” when it comes to Pennsylvania racing. As long as he continues to race, Hammer still remains as the monarch. But there is a king in waiting. He is Todd Schadel. “Roger is cutting down” said Schadel....
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pa. — The June 30 deadline for Pennsylvania’s 2025 budget has come and gone without a funding deal, again. But despite staying mostly mum on details, all sides — the governor’s office, Senate Republicans and House Democrats — have expressed optimism that a deal is coming. Soon. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office in particular has kept its cards close to the chest. Asked multiple times to elaborate about specific components...
ATV rider wanted on arrest warrant
Conygham Twp. — A Wilburton man is wanted by police after he was reportedly caught stealing from a parked car last month. State police were called to a property in the 500 block of Second Avenue in just after 5 p.m. on June 29. Neighbors said William Ennis, 41, was trespassing on private property, doing donuts and burnouts on his ATV, and yelling at homeowners. He also broke into one of the reported victim's parked car before leaving the scene. When Trp. John Van Buren of state police at Bloomsburg arrived, Ennis was gone. A short time later, Van Buren was called back when Ennis returned. Police tried to make a stop on the ATV, but Ennis fled, Van Buren said. After a short pursuit, police ended the chase due to weather conditions and obtained an arrest warrant through District Judge Craig Long.
Pennsylvania presidential ad spending may break records
(The Center Square) — Political advertising in Pennsylvania for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $360 million, the highest level in the nation. Overall spending, including down-ballot races, is projected to be $800 million, the 3rd-highest in the nation. This is according to The Political Projections Report, which was released on Monday by advertisement […]
Seven locals land on volleyball all-state team
Several area athletes were selected to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class 2A All-State teams released on Friday. Meadville led local schools with four selections on the all-state teams. Sophomores Luc Soerensen, Tymir Phillips and Parker Gosnell were named to the first-team. Soerensen and Gosnell are outside hitters while Phillips is a middle hitter. On the second-team, Meadville senior setter Jack Brown made the cut. Saegertown senior outside hitter Collin Jones also made the second-team. Sam Draa, a senior outside hitter from Saegertown, was an honorable mention. Another honorable mention was Cochranton senior setter Dawson Carroll. Meadville won the Class...
VFW in Duryea celebrates 100 years
DURYEA, Pa. — A VFW in Luzerne County is marking 100 years this holiday weekend. Duryea VFW Post 1227 on Stephenson Street celebrated the occasion with food and drink specials. There was also live music to mark the 100th anniversary of when a group of community members in Duryea...
Two killed in separate upstate accidents over the weekend
Two people were killed in separate upstate accidents over the weekend with the most recent one occurring just before 1 p.m. Sunday at the Route 54/642 intersection near Danville. State police said Richard Heath, 64, of Danville, was killed when he turned his northbound vehicle into the path of one...
Man killed in Montour County crash
Danville, Pa. — A Danville man was killed Sunday in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Routes 54 and 642 in Montour County, police say. Richard Heath was pronounced dead a short time after the crash occurred around 12:50 p.m. July 7, according to Trp. Jared Mowen of state police at Milton. Heath was traveling north on Route 54 in a 2017 Hyundai Elantra and turned left onto Route...
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