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Race for White House going through NEPA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The race for the White House will once again come to northeastern Pennsylvania. Former President Trump will hold a campaign rally in Luzerne County in the coming weekend. He and Democratic Candidate Vice President Kamala Harris are campaigning in battleground states. Most political analysts say whoever wins Pennsylvania will likely […]
Kutztown University Professor appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
Speeding Stop On I-70 In Frederick Lands Three From PA Behind Bars For Drug Possession: Sheriff
What started as a speeding stop on I-70 earlier this week resulted in three behind bars for multiple drug possession charges in Frederick when a police K9 led to the seizure of crack/cocaine. Those charged:. Jasen Jermain Robinson, 50, of Waynesboro, PA;. Christina Marie Davis, 42, of Waynesboro, PA;. Pamela...
These 50 Pa. School Districts Are Getting Extra Money Because of Their High Tax Burdens
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Fifty Pennsylvania school districts with serious property tax burdens will receive an extra $32 million as part of a sweeping effort to overhaul education funding in this year’s budget. The supplements, which range from $50,000 to $5 million, target districts with high local taxes compared to the wealth of their residents. Many of the districts that will receive a supplement are in Allegheny County or the Philadelphia collar counties. State law directs...
New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Starting next year, Pennsylvania will return some unclaimed money directly to the people it belongs to instead of requiring them to first file a claim with the state Treasury. A bill to allow the change passed the...
2024-25 North Washington Rodeo Riding All Week Player Profile: Marina Hanes, DuBois Central Catholic
MARINA HANES – SENIOR – DUBOIS CENTRAL CATHOLIC. Sports Played: Basketball, Volleyball, and Softball. Siblings: Macey Hanes- Basketball, Track, Softball, and Volleyball; Ayden Hanes- Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, and Tennis; Andre Hanes- Golf. Social Media Handles: Instagram- marina.hanes; snapchat- marinahanes; twitter- marina_hanes. Highlights: Freshman Year (21-22)- Lettered in...
Kid rushed to hospital after tree fell on them in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A child was rushed to the hospital after a tree reportedly fell on them in Clearfield County. First responders were called to the 2500 block of Keewwaydin Road (State Route 1011) in Frenchville Thursday morning. According to a fire chief at the scene, an 11-year-old is in stable condition and […]
Who is Marc Fogel, the Pittsburgh native detained in Russia?
WASHINGTON (KDKA) – Earlier this week, Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey and a bipartisan group of congressional leaders sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling on him to declare Butler County native Marc Fogel as wrongfully detained. “We write to you with the gravest of concerns...
Passing the Crown: Teaghan Bair Reflects on Her Year as Centre County Grange Fair Queen
CENTRE HALL — As the Centre County Grange Fair celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, Teaghan Bair, the 2023 fair queen, reflected on her Grange Fair journey before passing off the crown and setting the stage for another year of tradition and community spirit. Bair, a Centre Hall native, has been attending the fair her entire life with her family. Her older sister participated in the Grange Fair Queen Program, which Bair noted was an inspiration in her run for fair queen. “The fair has always been a special place to me, but my interest in the Fair Queen Program came through...
Cambria County Recreation Commission asks for help with flood damage
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Almost one week after Tropical Storm Debby touched parts of Central Pennsylvania, people are still faced with cleaning up the damage. The Northern Cambria Recreation Commission and Northern Cambria Softball/Baseball board saw extensive damage to their South Complex/Ball Fields on Betts Avenue. They said this is the worst flooding their […]
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