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New scam targets Pennsylvania drivers
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new scam is sweeping across Pennsylvania that targets drivers. The scammers send text messages claiming to be from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and telling people they have an outstanding toll balance. The scam offers up a link for people to pay that supposed unpaid balance. Those who have received a […]
August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Senators Casey and Fetterman Demand Answers from Norfolk Southern on Safety and Labor Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman have called out Norfolk Southern for its safety and labor practices. The senators penned a letter to the company following a December 2023 train derailment in Logan Township, near Altoona, PA. The incident, though not resulting in injury or hazardous spills, raised significant concerns about how the company communicates with local officials.
Southern Tier government offices close temporarily amid global technology outage
A global technology outage that has affected airlines, banks, healthcare and public transit has also disrupted county offices and services in the Southern Tier. Broome County officials announced Friday morning all county offices will be closed to the public until further notice. Employees will still report to work. The Broome...
Endless Mountain Music Festival starts this Friday
Mansfield, Pa. — The 17-day Endless Mountain Music Festival will begin this Friday and run through the weekend with orchestral performances in Corning and Mansfield. The EMMF orchestra, conducted by festival founder Stephen Guzenhauser and featuring pianist Jeffrey Biegel, are performing the Pennsylvania premiere of Peter Boyer’s new "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue” at 7 p.m. on Friday in Steadman Theatre at CU-Mansfield and the iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” written 100 years ago in 1924 by George Gershwin at 7 p.m. Saturday at the...
Billion Dollar Wind Turbine Project Set For Western New York
Chicago-based investors are working with four Southern Tier counties on a series of wind turbine developments whose final price tag could top $1 billion - with the largest percentage to be spent in Cattaraugus County. Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC, the development team behind the project, has proposed to build 83...
Rapid Hiring Event for Teachers Hosted by Broome-Tioga BOCES Scheduled for Next Week
Broome-Tioga BOCES is hosting a rapid hiring event next week for those interested in becoming teacher aides in Broome and Tioga Counties this fall. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Instructional Support Center at 435 Glenwood Road in Binghamton. Teacher aides provide support to both teachers and students alike in the classrooms and potential candidates will be able to learn the responsibilities of an aide, fill out applications, and participate in immediate interviews and reference checks.
Two waive obstruction charges in Carlisle Street ‘house of horrors’
WILKES-BARRE — Two people charged with the brutal torture murder of a Michigan woman whose body was found buried in the basement of a Carlisle Street house waived their rights to preliminary hearings related to assaulting a man in the same basement and obstruction city police last summer. Jason...
SPCA: 7 Horses Need Adoption or Rescue Home
DANVILLE, MONTOUR CO. (WOLF) — “It has just been so slow for adoptions this whole year has been a downward trajectory,” says Kristen Szwast. The Pennsylvania SPCA Danville Center takes in and rehabilitates numerous animals – including larger farm animals. “We have a beautiful property where...
Progress being made at new Weston Field pool and skatepark
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Weston Field in Scranton is making great progress as preparations for a new pool facility and skate park are underway. The old structures have been demolished, paving the way for new developments. Scranton City Council has approved contracts with the companies responsible for building both the pool and the skate park. […]
NASCAR Penalty Report: July 2024 (Pocono Raceway)
Two suspended by NASCAR after the race at Pocono Raceway. NASCAR Haas concluded the race weekend in Long Pond, PA. The 2.5-mile track hosted the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series. View the NASCAR penalty report after Pocono below. After the weekend, three penalties have been issued. Two...
Guthrie hospitals receive national recognition for excellence in stroke care
SAYRE, PA (CortacaToday) — Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Corning Hospital have been honored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards. The awards bring attention to Guthrie’s commitment to providing stroke patients with the highest...
Lehigh Valley wrestling: Medals galore in Fargo, North Dakota
Pennsylvania continued its domination this week of the U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16U Nationals, the nation’s largest tournament, at the Fargo Dome in Fargo, North Dakota. It repeated as the team champion in the 16U and junior men’s freestyle tournaments and several area wrestlers earned stop signs with championships in their respective weight classes. The state’s junior squad set a scoring ...
John W. Jones Museum to receive $45K grant for expansion
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The John W. Jones Museum will be receiving a $45,000 grant, as announced by Congressman Nick Langworthy. The grant comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission and will be used to fund plans for the expansion of the museum. This grant will be matched by an additional $45,000 from local sources, which […]
Pa. had a record year at the casinos. See how Wind Creek Bethlehem did.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said Thursday it had a record tax revenue of $2.54 billion during its 2023-24 fiscal year. Wind Creek Bethlehem did its part. The casino in the city’s South Side was one of the top performers among the state’s 17 casinos in both table games and slot machines. Wind Creek reported that it made more than $252.2 million in table games, a year-over-year ...
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