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Clouds increase overnight with more warmth for the weekend
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Clouds increase overnight with more warmth for the weekend. Then showers return as we get into midweek. More details below:. Clouds will be on the increase primarily after midnight. Otherwise it will be cool and calm throughout the night. Lows will drop into the mid to upper fifties.
Local hospitals impacted by global tech outage
Williamsport, Pa. — Local healthcare systems and hospitals faced disruptions due to the global technology outage today. According to a release from UPMC, emergency services and appointments are proceeding as scheduled and emphasizing that patient care "has not been affected" and their facilities were operational. WellSpan Health also reported sporadic IT disruptions, but maintained that patient services were unaffected, according to PennLive. Earlier this morning, Mount Nittany Medical Center announced...
Downingtown West Downs Keystone 9-4
ATHENS – The Keystone 9-11 team has been battling in the state tournament. On Friday, the team took on Downingtown West from Section 7 for the winners’ bracket final. Downingtown West emerged victorious with a 9-4 win over Keystone. Downingtown West scored first, getting four runs across in...
Methamphetamine, marijuana, gun found by state police
Towanda, Pa. — State police in Towanda found methamphetamine, marijuana, and a gun inside a vehicle being driven by a Rome woman. Ashley Sarah Richlin, 38, was pulled over for window tint on July 5 on Hospital Drive in Towanda, Trooper Damon Barhight said. Richlin also allegedly did not signal while turning left into the CVS parking lot, Barhight added. The smell of marijuana was noticeable when Barhight spoke with...
Three people killed during Chemung crash
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — Three people died after a two-car crash in the Town of Chemung on Friday evening. According to the New York State Police Department, a 2018 Nissan Maxima was driving west on I-86 shortly before 4:51 p.m. on July 19 when it crossed over the median. The car then drove into the […]
‘Superficial Wound’: Dr. Fauci Dismisses Concerns Over Trump’s Health Since Assassination Attempt
Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed concerns regarding former President Donald Trump’s injuries following the attempted assassination against him. Over the weekend, Trump’s ear was grazed by a bullet from the would-be assassin at a Pennsylvania rally, in a shooting that left one rallygoer dead and two others seriously injured.
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, believe to be linked to deli meat.As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill -- all of whom have been hospitalized -- and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the federal health agency.New York is the state with the most cases at seven, followed by Maryland with six. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia...
Senators announce plans to bring back popular license plate design
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time to bring back the Niagara plates with […]
PA State Reps Host Emergency Service Roundtable
Several state representatives hosted a fire and EMS roundtable in York, Pennsylvania today. Concerns about recruitment and funding have been felt by emergency services across the state. The roundtable comes a week after the state budget passed with no major fund increases for emergency services. Last year, Pennsylvania increased how...
New reform law looks to help Central Pennsylvania pharmacies
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill to help local pharmacies level the playing field against big corporations is now a law. Legislation HB-1993, which was signed into law by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday, limits pharmacy benefit managers from performing certain practices. These practices include patient steering, money recoupment back to the PBMs […]
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