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Officials assess damage after downburst in Berwick
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We now know that a downburst is what caused so much damage in parts of Columbia County. Downbursts are powerful winds that descend from a thunderstorm and spread out quickly once they hit the ground. The Berwick area really taking the brunt of the storm and on Thursday, the community […]
Berwick heavily impacted after thunderstorm
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The storm that came through our viewing area brought damage throughout northeastern Pennsylvania, hitting areas in Columbia County extra hard. Driving through Berwick, you can barely go a mile without seeing the damage that was done Wednesday evening. A store in Berwick took the brunt of the storm, collapsing from […]
Shamokin earns Townie Award amid revitalization efforts
Shamokin, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Downtown Center has taken notice of recent revitalization efforts in downtown Shamokin. To acknowledge those improvements, the organization has awarded the Shamokin Partnership for Revitalization with a 2024 Townie Award. The award was specifically presented specifically for public space improvements at Illumination Station Pocket Park. Townie Awards are given to Pennsylvanian communities and individuals that develop and execute projects, programs, and events that align with...
Pa. FDs look to high school ‘Fire Club’ to help recruit firefighters
DANVILLE, Pa. — Area volunteer firefighters think a program offering firefighting classes at school to interested students could solve recruitment issues locally amid a nationwide shortage. Eric Frantz, a volunteer firefighter in Danville who started Danville Area High School’s Fire Club within the past year, outlined volunteer data to...
Geisinger alerts patients to data incident involving terminated Nuance employee
Geisinger is notifying its patients that some of their personal information may have been accessed in a data breach allegedly perpetrated by a former employee of Nuance Communications, which provides IT services for the health system. WHY IT MATTERS. The Danville, Pennsylvania-based nonprofit, which serves 1.2 million people at more...
Dave McCormick's ‘pro-family’ agenda touches on IVF, adoption, school choice, social media
SPRINGFIELD, Pa. ― Standing before a sign that read “Strengthening Pennsylvania Families,” Republican U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick announced his campaign’s “pro-family agenda” Wednesday in a visit to Delaware County. He laid out a plan that supports in-vitro fertilization, school vouchers and social media bans for minors. “America cannot be strong if our...
Lawmakers advance proposal to greatly expand Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that passed the state House on Thursday over objections about trespassing provisions and new restrictions on hunting in state parks. Lawmakers voted 129-73 to send the bill to the state Senate. “Sunday is...
Wildlife Center of Virginia ships Allegheny woodrats to Pennsylvania
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Wildlife Center of Virginia has shipped Allegheny woodrats to the Pennsylvania Game Commission and will hopefully produce offspring in the zoos they’re at. This is part of a Woodrat Captive Breeding Program with the Wildlife Futures program at the Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine,...
PennDOT driver license, photo centers closed for Independence Day
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Customers can still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications...
Governor Shapiro discusses expanded tax rebates to help Pennsylvania seniors
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Governor Josh Shapiro discussed changes to Pennsylvania's property tax and rent rebate program during his visit to Philipsburg Thursday morning. The program has expanded this year with increased funding aimed at reaching more residents, particularly senior citizens. One of the primary goals is to assist older residents in remaining in their homes.
Pa. may create specialty license plate for veterans who served in anti-ISIS operation
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has approved a measure that would create a specialty license plate for veterans who served in Operation Inherent Resolve, a military campaign tasked with defeating Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists. The campaign began in 2014 to liberate civilians from ISIS control and continues in an effort to...
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