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National Analysts Propose Potential Pirates Trades
It’s that time of year where speculation swirls around the baseball world, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of some of the conversation. The Major League Baseball trade deadline is a few days away. Teams have until Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET to either gear up for a postseason run or build for the future.
Coroner Called to Crash on Interstate 90 West of Sterrettania Rd.
Coroner's office has been called to a crash reportedly involving a motorcycle on Interstate 90 on Friday afternoon. It was reported in the eastbound lanes near Bear Creek Rd., which is just west of the Sterrettania Rd. exit, around 2 p.m. The eastbound lanes of the interstate are closed between...
Plum School District settles discrimination claim with job applicant for $5K
The Plum School District will revise its application process as part of an agreement settling a discrimination allegation. The district agreed to pay Eile Demkee $5,000 to resolve Demkee’s claims. That amount, inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs, will be paid by the district and/or its insurance carrier.
Local Amish Man Accused of Groping Woman in Store in Pine Creek Township
PINE CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local Amish man is facing charges for allegedly groping a woman at a convenience store in Pine Creek Township. According to court documents, on Monday, July 22, Punxsutawney-based State Police filed the following criminal charge against 21-year-old Atlee E. Hershberger, of Brockway, in District Judge Gregory Bazylak’s office:
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hanging at PennLive’s Mid-Penn Football Media Day
This week, the epicenter of Mid-Penn Conference football was Cumberland Valley’s fieldhouse, where PennLive’s Fall Media Days took flight. Spend a half hour with co-hosts Evan Wheaton and Eric Epler, who first introduce PennLive’s new managing sports producer Austin Hertzog, a Lancaster native and proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.
Vending machine outside of local hospital offers condoms, pregnancy tests & more; First of its kind in Pennsylvania
The Health To Go vending machine is outside of the emergency department of UPMC Harrisburg, and it's one of the first in the state. Among the items in the machine are pregnancy tests, male and female condoms, naloxone, and fentanyl test strips. All of them, free.
‘Kill switch engaged’: Pa. man indicted for threatening Sen. Mastriano, others
A federal grand jury has indicted a Franklin County man for making threats against state Sen. Doug Mastriano, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard sergeant and a county commissioner. The grand jury indicted Richard Little, 49, of the 2800 block of Roosevelt Drive, Greene Township, on separate counts of making online...
Leechburg Area hires new business manager
Leechburg Area School Board members hired a new business manager at a special voting meeting Thursday night. Gregory Cessna was hired in a 7-0 vote. Board members Anthony Townsend and Andrew Pallus were absent from the meeting. The hiring comes after the district’s previous manager, Teresa Edinger, resigned in May...
Hempfield's Bridget Williams set to compete in Olympics
When Bridget (Guy) Williams was young, she dreamed of competing in the Olympics. At that time, though, her visions featured her on the world stage showing her skills in gymnastics. As she reached high school at Hempfield Area, however, Williams shifted her focus to track and field. Now a decade...
Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Construction Engineer Alan Williamson, left, explains how the new toll gantries will work along the turnpike. Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call.
Aqua seeks rate increases; public hearings set before regulators
HARRISBURG – Water bills could be on the rise in the Shenandoah area, among other parts of the state next year, and regulators want your input. Aqua Pennsylvania filed an application in May seeking a rate increase from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Aqua purchased the water system serving the Greater Shenandoah Area and took control last year.
Big 26 Baseball Classic pitting Pa. vs. Maryland lands at FNB Field
Pennsylvania is hoping to regain an advantage over Maryland Friday as the Big 26 Baseball Classic opens at FNB Field, the home of the Harrisburg Senators. The All-Star showcase, featuring prep standouts in the Class of 2025 and ‘26, is operated by the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Event Authority.
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