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Clearfield County man accused of armed robbery then returning money, Rolex
INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Money and a Rolex watch were reported stolen at gunpoint and then later returned by the accused robbery, state police said. Nicholas Joseph Holbert, 22, of Osceola Mills, was charged with one felony count of robbery and misdemeanor counts of possessing instruments of crime and theft by unlawful taking. Troopers […]
Even as Powerball jackpot climbs, Hagerstown player wins $50,000 prize
17 July 2024- Lottery players in Western Maryland were big winners on July 15, as Maryland’s in-state jackpot game, Multi-Match, delivered a $560,000 jackpot to a player in Cumberland, and a Powerball ticket sold in Hagerstown won a $50,000 prize. The Multi-Match ticket, which matched the six winning numbers...
Pittsburgh schools earmark $52,000 to address racism in math
(The Center Square) - The School District of Pittsburgh will hire a consultant to put on a series of virtual workshops addressing racism in math. The district is paying $52,000 to Nth Education Partners for a series of eight, two-hour long virtual workshops where “participants will reflect on the instruction and pedagogy that supports schools in moving toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in math classrooms,” according to the district. ...
Cumberland Woman Faces Multiple Charges
Forty-one-year-old Jennifer Masi of Cumberland is facing multiple charges. Lincoln police responded to the intersection of Commerce Street and Blackstone Valley Way late Sunday night where they found an abandoned and badly damaged SUV along with a downed utility pole which caused a power outage in the area. Masi was...
Local Man Accused of Harassing Individuals in Punxsutawney Due in Court Friday
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — A local man who is facing harassment charges following a dispute in Punxsutawney Borough is due in court on Friday. Court documents say a preliminary hearing is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 19, for 31-year-old David Edward Pierce Jr., of Johnsonburg, in front of District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock.
Update: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds in central Pa. Wednesday
On Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 7 p.m. for Dauphin, Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Be ready for quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. “At 6:40 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Brickerville,...
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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Power outages impacting Delaware Valley, photos show storm damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley is still feeling the effects of powerful, fast-moving storms that hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Thousands of customers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are dealing with power outages, and strong winds brought down large trees.The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey said on social media Tuesday night that it had received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey. "Radar data supports that several severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred," the agency said around 9 p.m.In Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood, a large tree...
Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
Mother and daughter from Pottsville compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
Severe Weather Live Stream Update
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Due to a technical issue, Newswatch 16's live stream service is down momentarily. The Stormtracker 16 Team has been on the air providing the latest on severe weather throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16 hopes to have the issue resolved soon, but if you are...
Power Outages Reported Across Pennsylvania After Overnight Storms
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are still without power after severe thunderstorms downed trees across the region on Tuesday, July 16. The outages are mostly concentrated in the following areas, according to the PPL and Met-Ed outage maps: Fontaine Atglen Wyomissing Lanark Hanover…
With all the extra money coming to school districts from the state, isn’t it time for a give back?
July 17 – After a number of local school boards decided on a roughly 4% tax increase for next year’s budget, the state came in with the numbers they are providing to Pennsylvania school districts – and it’s way bigger than expected. In fact, not only...
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