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2024 Bob McCarthy Scholarships Awarded
The Bob McCarthy Foundation continues its tradition of providing scholarships to graduating students at ECS. The Foundation awards a $500 scholarship to students that demonstrate a good work ethic, determination and community service. Our goal is to support students pursuing higher education and or entering the trades. This year a...
Logan Schuchart wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway
Logan Schuchart of Hanover outdueled defending Pa. Speeweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg Tuesday night to take the checkered flag in the Hodnutt Cup 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville. The Hodnutt Cup victory at Grandview was Schuchart’s first of the Pa. Speedweek series and earned him...
Bill passed by PA House waives driver’s license fees for homeless youth
(WJET/WFXP) — A bill that would help homeless youth have an easier time acquiring a driver’s license has been passed by the House. On Tuesday, July 2, House Bill 127, which waives driver’s license-related fees for homeless children, passed with bipartisan support. Without the financial struggle, Bill 127 aims to provide homeless youth the opportunity […]
New school tax credit plan emerges in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. The plan strays from a $100 million...
Experienced Franchisee Brings First Pool Scouts to Pennsylvania
Mike McGrory's franchise journey through multiple concepts was born from economic challenges, and now as a Pool Scouts franchisee he’s working to develop his territory in Harleysville, Pennsylvania as the first operator in the state. “People want the aesthetic of the pool as soon as possible, even if it’s...
Cooling Off: Prop 12’s Impact on Heat Stress Relief for Pregnant Sows
In this episode of our podcast, Brent Hershey returns to discuss the significant impact of Proposition 12 on managing heat stress in sow barns during the current heat wave in the Eastern US. Joining him are Matt Howell and Hayden Meck, experienced barn managers from Pennsylvania and Milton, Delaware. They delve into the following key points:
Have a blast: Ultimate July 4th fireworks guide for Philly, Pa., NJ, Del.
It's that time of year again! In celebration of July 4th, there are fireworks displays around the Philadelphia region during the summer of 2024. Here are some of the places in Philadelphia, the suburbs, Jersey Shore, Delaware Beaches and beyond where you can catch some fireworks starting July 3rd and lasting into the Independence Day weekend.
$5 million class action lawsuit against Geisinger, Microsoft-owned IT company
DANVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Geisinger and a Microsoft company – demanding $5 million to compensate patients for a data security breach. A former patient, James Wierbowski, filed the lawsuit individually and on behalf of more than 1 million impacted Geisinger patients, claiming that a former Nuance Communications […]
Pennsylvania lottery jackpot hit over the weekend
Pa. (WTAJ) — One lucky player hit the $400,000 Pennsylvania Cash 5 jackpot over the weekend. The winning ticket matched all five numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. Cash 5 winning numbers for Saturday, June 29: 03 06 10 21 40 According to the lottery, more than 13,000 other Cash 5 players won between $2 and $200. At this time, […]
Jamestown YMCA Now Offering Summer Feeding Program in Greater Jamestown Area
Food will be available at the various sites across Jamestown and surrounding communities Mondays through Fridays as of Monday, July 1. Parents/Guardians and/or children can arrive to pick up a fully prepared, balanced meal. Food sites are available thanks to the YMCA’s partnership with the City of Jamestown, Frewsburg Parks and Recreation, Jamestown Public Schools, Prendergast Library, Falconer Central School and Hazeltine Library.
Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius prepare for this year's summer festival
Danville, Pa. — The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius are inviting everyone to join them for a summer festival filled with delicious food, games, a silent auction, live entertainment, Sisters' art, crafts, a furniture sale, a book nook, and a flea market filled with treasures. This year's festival will be held Saturday, July 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Sunday Mass will be held at 5 p.m. in the Basilica. ...
Mentor de force: PA pols dish on who helped guide their careers
There’s a lot to be said about working your way through the ranks. Politics is a realm riddled with conversations about who’s next and what they’re doing to position themselves for the future. In our discussions with sources for an upcoming feature, we came across similar responses...
Lutheran Senior now operating four Pennsylvania senior homes, including Topton, South Whitehall locations
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- Lutheran Senior Services has added four Pennsylvania senior homes to its portfolio, expanding its operations into the Keystone State. St. Louis-based Lutheran Senior now operates The Lutheran Home at Topton in Berks County, Luther Crest in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, and homes in Lewisburg and Carlisle. Before this acquisition, it operated only in Illinois and Missouri.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
Pennsylvania Native Bridget Williams Vaults Into 2024 Paris Olympics, Madison Wiltrout Awaits Confirmation
The Olympic roster for Team USA's Track & Field team just got a boost of Pennsylvania pride as Greensburg native Bridget Williams secured her place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by WPXI. A former University of Virginia standout, Williams topped the charts in the pole vault finals on Sunday night. Meanwhile, Connellsville's own Madison Wiltrout still hangs in the balance for a javelin event berth, neighbor to certainty but not quite there, her fate hinged on world rankings yet to be released.
Central NY Regional Market Authority fires executive director (Good Morning CNY for July 2)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 84; Low: 66. Mostly sunny and warmer; see the 5-day forecast. More than 100 protest fatal police shooting in Utica: More than 100 people took to Utica’s City Hall on Monday to protest the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Nyah Mway. The city’s council met regarding legislation, but protesters came out in support of Mway, who was shot by a Utica police officer during a struggle after a foot chase on Friday night. Police say the boy pointed what officers thought was a gun at them; it turned out to be a pellet gun designed to look like a handgun. Also: “He’s got a gun!” A second-by-second timeline of the shooting. (Kenny Lacy Jr. photo)
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