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Franklin County Recognizes Outstanding Probation Officer as Employee of the Month
On August 8, 2024, at a public meeting, the Franklin County Commissioners honored Tyler Scott as the Employee of the Month for July. Scott, who joined the Franklin County adult probation department in February 2019, was recognized for his exemplary service and dedication. The award decision was made by the...
Lancaster issues bonds, freeing some ARPA funds for 2025
City Council signed off at its meeting Tuesday on issuing a little more than $8 million in bonds to buy out a lease and refinance a land purchase, in a transaction that will free up money to help close Lancaster’s 2025 budget gap. In 2021, the city government used...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Dave Myers’ records stand test of time
He may have a common name, but the legacy left by Dave Myers as an athlete at Chambersburg was nothing but uncommon. Myers was a standout athlete in four sports for the Trojans before graduating in 1966, and he led a very interesting life after his playing days were over.
MLB roundup: Phillies rookie hits for cycle
Rookie Weston Wilson hit for the cycle and Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos belted back-to-back homers in the first inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 13-3 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Man killed in Kelly Drive crash after driver makes illegal turn remembered as 'community servant'
The man killed in a crash on Kelly Drive after a rideshare driver made an illegal turn and caused a three-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia, has been identified.The crash happened around 3:22 p.m.According to police, the driver of a black Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Kelly Drive when he made an illegal left turn onto Reservoir Drive.The Altima was hit by a white Nissan Rogue. The Altima then spun around and hit a black BMW.A passenger in the Altima was killed. He has been identified as 41-year-old Steven Tyree Moultrie.The 44-year-old driver of the Altima, who sources...
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...
‘Boom parties’ agitating NJ residents — officials want Philadelphia’s help
⚫ New Jersey officials have sent a letter to the mayor of Philadelphia. ⚫ Parties across the Delaware River are wreaking havoc here. Residents of Burlington County are being tormented on a regular basis, and officials in New Jersey aren't exactly sure what to do about it. Several officials in...
Anheuser-Busch donates water to Altoona volunteer fire department
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) —A popular beer company has donated water to help firefighters in Logan Township. Anheuser-Busch has donated 80 cases of canned water to firefighters of Greenwood that will help keep them hydrated as they continue to protect and serve in the community. Furrer Beverage Co., Inc. delivered the water to the firefighters on […]
Philly School District to introduce new English language arts curriculum as part of $70M overhaul
When classes begin on Aug. 26, teachers in the School District of Philadelphia will use a new English language arts curriculum, part of a $70 million curriculum overhaul.
Souderton school board meeting recessed amid demands for response to board member’s social media posts
SOUDERTON — The Souderton Area School Board’s education-personnel committee meeting Wednesday evening was recessed to a later date following repeated public disruptions over a school board member’s objectionable social media posts. “We are going to take a recess to a later date that will be announced,” said...
Southwest Region homers 3 times, beats Pa. in Little League World Series opener
Boerne (Texas) Little League hit three home runs and finished with 12 hits as the Southwest Region representatives routed Council Rock Newtown from Pennsylvania 9-0 in the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) opener for both teams. Council Rock Newtown, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, was held to two hits. It...
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
Pa. Attorney General issues statement about United States v. Google antitrust verdict
Harrisburg, Pa. — On Aug. 5, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The court determined that Google qualifies as a monopoly and has acted to maintain that position by pushing out competitors using exclusivity contracts. On both PC browsers and smartphones, Google has made deals to secure its spot as the default search engine. The ruling concludes a court case...
Pennsylvania Capitol temporarily evacuated after power outage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A power outage and reports of a possible smoke smell led to a temporary evacuation at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Thursday.The outage happened around 11 a.m. throughout the Capitol Complex, according to the Commonwealth's Department of General Services.After emergency crews responded, the power was restored. No one was hurt.WHP-TV, a CBS affiliate station in Harrisburg, reported that some Capitol employees smelled smoke or gas in a garage below the building.Public access to the building was restored just after 12 p.m., the Department of General Services said.It wasn't a particularly busy day at the Capitol, with the Pennsylvania Legislature's online calendar only showing a hearing of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission scheduled.More information on what caused the power outage was not immediately available.
Nine concerts to attend in Pa. over Labor Day 2024 weekend: Where to buy tickets
Labor Day weekend 2024 is just a little over two weeks away. Music fans looking for a concert to attend in Pa. should consider these:. Brad Paisley at the Allentown Fair. Tickets: Stubhub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats. James Taylor at TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia. Tickets: Stubhub, SeatGeek, Vivid...
How many Olympic medals did Pennsylvanians bring home for Team USA?
As the Olympics have concluded we set out to find out how many medals Pennsylvanians earned for Team USA. According to a research study by “The Sport Geek“, Pennsylvania earned 11 medals, 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. PHL17 compiled this list of Pennsylvanian Olympians and […]
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