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Report gives Chesapeake Bay its best grade in decades
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists Tuesday: a C-plus. Scientists at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science made special note of Pennsylvania’s efforts to block pollution from entering state waterways. Pennsylvania has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to stop pollution from flowing into...
Susquehanna Regional EMS earns award from American Heart/Stroke Association
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa.'s prehospital services team, the Susquehanna Regional EMS, recently received recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association. The 2024 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award acknowledges the EMS team's continued success in using the Mission lifeline program, which showcases prehospital emergency responses to heart attacks and strokes. “This recognition demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to clinical excellence, providing outstanding care along with early notification to the emergency departments that they transport to,” said Tony Bixby, chief, SREMS, and director, Prehospital Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This great work has undoubtedly improved patient outcomes and saved lives throughout the north central region of Pa.”
Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
Duncansville celebrates community, supports local non-profits at Community Days
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A town in Blair county enjoyed two days of food, fun and music over the weekend at Duncansville Community Days. Attractions at the event included a petting zoo and pony rides. Kids could also get their faces painted and adults could enjoy listening to live bands. Mayor Eric Fritz said Community […]
In brief: Pine, Richland area happenings, week of July 22, 2024
Pine is offering stand-up paddles boarding sessions on Thursdays. Beginner stand-up paddle boarding offers safe, fun and supportive lessons, with the goal of building core strength and honing balance while playing on the water. Full Psych Adventure Team’s coach will guide beginners through the basics, from getting on and off...
Driver killed in Huntingdon County motorcycle crash, troopers reported
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Furnace man was killed Sunday night after crashing and being thrown from a motorcycle, state police reported. Troopers said 21-year-old Brady Albert was driving a Honda CRF 450RL Sunday around 11:20 p.m. on Huntingdon Furnace Road (SR 4013). Albert left the roadway, hit a downed tree and was […]
The Monday After: Stark-built plow gets spot in museum
The Bucher & Gibbs plow discovered on farmland in Pennsylvania has found a home. "I donated it to a local group that Allen Boyd belongs," said Ken Recker of Everett, Pennsylvania, who discovered the plow while clearing brush on a neighbor's property in Bedford County at the edge of the Allegheny Mountains. He...
Johnstown family continues legacy with annual Shawn Rager Memorial Food Drive
Shawn Rager was a Johnstown Police Officer for 24 years, who died in 2016. Each year since, his family has hosted the Officer Shawn Rager Memorial Food Drive in his honor, donating the items to the local non-profit, Branches of Mercy in Johnstown. “His goal was to help people and...
College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael
Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died from a sudden illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to the campus community Sunday afternoon. Carmichael was a published author, renowned Civil War scholar and Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Era Studies...
Homeless arsonist stopped by State College public works employee
State College, Pa. — A public works employee who put a fire out helped identify a homeless man accused of arson in State College. Benjamin Randolph Hamby, 41, of State College allegedly set a large garbage pile on fire near the intersection of East Calder Way and Sowers Street. The July 15 blaze was put out by the employee just before 5 a.m. after he spotted Hamby setting the fire, according to State College Police Officer Victoria Stewart. ...
Penn State All-Sports Museum to unveil LEGO Beaver Stadium replica this week
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- One Penn State graduate is paying tribute to the iconic Beaver Stadium in a truly unique way. Garret Gourley's 3D model was built entirely out of LEGOs and he dedicated nearly 100 hours to building the replica of the home of the Nittany Lions. The...
What a Run! 11-Year Olds Suffer First Loss in 7-5 Defeat to Shaler
The tremendous winning streak by 11-year-old All-Stars is finally over. After winning the first two tournaments this All-Star season and the first two games of the Moon Tournament to go 10-0, the Hopewell 11-year-olds fell this afternoon to Shaler, 7-5. These two teams played yesterday with Hopewell staging a great...
Smetana’s Bat and Vikings Pitching Lead Way to Hopewell 5-0 Win Over South Fayette
The Hopewell 12-year olds were on the field early this morning at 9 AM as they opened up bracket play with a matchup against South Fayette. Thanks to outstanding pitching and a big day at the plate from Vin Smetana, Hopewell advanced with a 5-0 victory. The storyline of today’s...
Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II
Penn State beat out a host of schools to secure a commitment from legacy prospect LaVar Arrington II earlier this month. Over the course of his recruitment, Arrington, who resides in Covina, Calif., totaled just shy of 20 scholarship offers. He gave serious consideration to UCLA and Tennessee, taking official visits to both schools, but […] The post Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II appeared first on On3.
PA Sprint Car Team Involved In Accident On Way To Port Royal Speedway
Members of the Zemco Racing Sprint Car team were involved in an accident on their way to Port Royal Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Zemco Racing, which currently fields Sprint Cars for driver Chase Dietz, was en route to the race track for Saturday night's racing event. Port Royal Speedway confirmed...
Unbroken record: The 59th running of a local vinyl and CD convention brought together regulars, first-timers and pros
Najee Ahmad, 25, smiles for a photo at the Pittsburgh Record & CD Convention at the West View Banquet Hall in West View on July 13, 2024. A new collector, this is his first time at a record convention. (Jess Daninhirsch/PublicSource) The Pittsburgh Record and CD Convention brings together music...
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